International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002)NoticesGuidelines, Rules and Conditions Pertaining to Certificates Issued under Paragraph (a) of Rebate Item 412.11/00.00/01.00 for Goods Imported for the Relief of Distress of Persons in cases of Famine or other National Disaster3. Application Procedure |
| 3.1 | To obtain a rebate certificate, applicants must comply with a bifurcated process involving (i) an initial evaluation of eligibility by the dtic, (ii) followed by the submission to, and processing by, ITAC of applications forms (and supporting documents). The eligibility evaluation process is set forth in paragraph 5 (“Pre-Conditions”). This paragraph and paragraph 4 below discuss the application process and the general conditions related thereto, whereby applicants submit an application form (Annexure A) and supporting documents to ITAC. |
| 3.2 | Applicants must be registered with South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) as an importer when applying to ITAC for a rebate certificate. Applicants must also acquaint themselves with the provisions of the Customs and Excise Act, the International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act No.71 of 2002) (“ITA Act”) and other legislation relating to the importation of goods into the Republic of South Africa. |
| 3.3 | Applicants must provide ITAC with the information as required in these Guidelines and set out in the application form in Annexure A. Should the space provided in the application form not be sufficient, applicants may use the format of the application form as a guide for the format in which the required information should be submitted. |
| 3.4 | The Guidelines must be read and need to be understood before completing the application form. Completed original application forms for certificates may be forwarded to ITAC at the following e-mail address: |
Note: the use of an incorrect email address or the forwarding of the same e-mail multiple times to the above address may delay the processing of an application.
| 3.5 | Should an application be found to be deficient, it will not be processed further. An application will be regarded as deficient if one or more of the following is found: |
| (a) | The application has not been submitted in the correct format; |
| (b) | The application has not complied with the Guidelines; |
| (c) | The requisite information (including supporting documents) has not been submitted; |
| (d) | The application contains conflicting or incorrect information. |
| 3.6 | Applicants who submit deficient applications must re-submit properly documented and completed application forms to replace the deficient application forms, should they wish to proceed. A properly documented and completed application means an application that contains all required information and for which all supporting documents referred to in paragraph 4.4 below have been provided at the time of submission of the application form. |
| 3.7 | Should an applicant fail to address any deficiency within 3 working days of the date of notification thereof from ITAC, the application will be considered to be withdrawn and will not be processed further. In this case, if applicants wish to proceed, a new application form must be submitted. |
| 3.8 | Applications should be made well in advance of the anticipated clearance of the goods. Applicants should allow a period of 3-7 working days from date ITAC receives a properly documented and completed application for the issuing of a certificate. |
| 3.9 | Should an application be rejected, the applicant will be informed in writing of the decision and the reasons therefor. |