Before 1 September 2024, imports valued at ZAR500 or less (c. EUR26) were subject to a flat rate of 20% in lieu of customs duties and no value added tax (low value consignment relief). This relief was apparently introduced under a 2007 concession list published by the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The concession presented various benefits to multinational companies as they gained access to the South African market through the retention of low costs…
In brief Proposed amendments to the Customs Rules (Rules) under sections 40(3), 41(4), and 120 of the Customs and Excise Act were published for public comment by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in January 2024. The proposed Rules are intended to formalise the process for reporting transfer pricing adjustments impacting customs values declared to SARS at the time of importation. Public comments on the proposed rules close on 9 February 2024. In more detail…