Creation of a rebate provision for switches and wire used in the manufacture of electric blankets

30 Jan 2017

ITAC received an application from Stingray Accessory Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd for the creation of a rebate provision for switches and wire classifiable in tariff subheadings 8536.50.50 and 8544.49.90 for the manufacture of electric blankets classifiable in tariff subheading 6301.10.

The Commission considered the application in light of the information at its disposal. The Commission found that there are no manufacturers of switches or conductors, for the manufacture of electric blankets in SACU. The customs duty has an unnecessary cost-raising effect for the manufacturers of electric blankets in SACU...Read more