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

Notices

Amended Export Control Guidelines on the Exportation of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Waste and Scrap

7. The Application
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7.1. ITAC must ensure that the type and quality of scrap metal intended for export is accurately reflected on applications for export permits and that all permit applications are accompanied by a sworn affidavit deposed to by a metallurgical engineer or an otherwise suitably qualified person confirming that the material has been physically inspected by him/her and confirming the type, grade and quantity of scrap metal available for export, as well as information where such scrap metal may be inspected by prospective buyers (who are members of the domestic consuming industry referred to in paragraph 1 of the Guidelines).

 

7.2. Form IE363 (application for an export permit to export scrap metal) (“the application form”) must be duly completed by any party wishing to export scrap metal.

 

7.3. The application form must contain the full description and customs tariff heading of the scrap metal to be exported, including the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) number applicable to the scrap metal to be exported.

 

7.4. The volume of scrap metal to be exported and indicated in the application form must, at the time the application is submitted to ITAC, be stored on the scrap yard owned by the applicant and be stored on the scrap yard, owned and operated or leased by the applicant, and the address of the premises where the scrap may be inspected by ITAC or a prospective buyer must be provided when submitting the form.

 

7.5. New entrant applicants must complete the application form as well as forms IE230 (registration as an exporter).

 

7.6. Proof of registration in terms of the Second-Hand Goods Act as well as a valid Tax Clearance Certificate must accompany all applications by new entrant applicants or any application where such registration has expired.

 

7.7. To assist ITAC in the sound administration and proper adjudication of export permit applications under the price preference system, ITAC may from time to time and when circumstances prescribe, require additional documentation in order to make an informed decision.