International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002)

Notice No. 476

16 August 2021

GG 45003

International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

In terms of section 60(1) of the International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002), the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (“ITAC”) is publishing Guidelines and other documents in terms of paragraph (a) of Rebate Item 412.11/00.00/01.00 (“Rebate Item 412.11(a)”).

The Guidelines, Rules and Conditions Pertaining to Certificates Issued under Rebate Item 412.11(a) (“the Guidelines”) are intended to assist with applications for the duty-free importation of goods by domestic manufacturers whose manufacture of goods has been significantly impacted by the unprecedented scope and impact of the recent civil unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. This rebate initiative is one of several Government measures being put in place in response thereto, in this case to provide assistance to the manufacturing sector.

DISCUSSION

The Guidelines explain the application process and set out the documents and information to be provided when applying to ITAC for a rebate certificate in terms of Rebate Item 412.11(a). As noted in the Guidelines, prior to submitting applications forms and related documents to ITAC, parties must submit certain documents and information to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (“the dtic”), which will determine a manufacturer’s eligibility for the rebate. Based on its evaluation, the dtic will forward a recommendation to ITAC whether a manufacturer is eligible to apply for a rebate certificate.

Manufacturers should note that they will also need to comply with any requirements of the South African Revenue Service.

Given the urgency surrounding the provision of relief, applicants may apply for rebate certificates in terms of Rebate Item 412.11(a) upon publication of this notice. However, ITAC is also seeking comments on this rebate initiative. Comments should be forwarded electronically within 14 days of the publication date of this notice to the ITAC official and the e-mail address indicated immediately below, using “ITAC412” in the subject line of the e-mail: