Tariff Amendments - Schedule Amendments on Steel & Wheat
- May 15
- 2 min read
Dear Valued Client
Please take note of the below tariff amendments published by SARS which is effective from 15 May 2026:
Amendment to Schedule 1 Part 1:
By the substitution of tariff subheadings 1001.91 and 1001.99 as well as 1101.00.10, 1101.00.20, 1101.00.30 and 1101.00.90, to reduce the rate of customs duty on wheat and wheaten flour from 61.90c/kg and 92.85c/kg, respectively to 15.37c/kg and 23.05c/kg, in terms of the existing variable tariff formula. (ITAC Minute M13/2025)
By the substitution of various tariff subheadings under Chapters 72, 73, 82 and 83 in order to increase the rates of customs duties. (ITAC Report 764)
Amendment to Schedule 4 Part 2:
By the insertion and substitution of various items under rebate item 460.15 in order to provide for a rebate facility on various steel products. (ITAC Report 764)
The below is an extension of safeguard duties up to and including 01 May 2027:
Amendment to Schedule 2 Part 3:
By the substitution of various items under item 260.03, in order to include Indonesia to being subject to the payment of the safeguard duty of a rate of 11% on certain hot-rolled steel products, classifiable under Chapter 72 (ITAC Minute M07/2025)
The below is an extension of safeguard duties with effect from 02 May 2027 up to and including 01 May 2028:
Amendment to Schedule 2 Part 3:
By the substitution of various items under item 260.03, in order to include Indonesia to being subject to the payment of the safeguard duty of a rate of 9% on certain hot-rolled steel products, classifiable under Chapter 72. (ITAC Minute M07/2025)
Please note that the above tariff amendment will affect importers of steel products. Our team is currently analysing the information provided and will engage directly with affected clients where applicable.