RESTRICTED
WORLD TRADE G/AG/N/ZAF/1/Rev.1
10November 1995
ORGANIZATION(95-3499)
Committee onAgriculture Original: English
NOTIFICATION
Revision
Thefollowing notification concerning theadministration oftariff quotas (Table MA:1) has
beenreceived from thedelegation oftheRepublic ofSouth Africa .
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InformationcontainedinSouthAfrica'sfirstnotification(G/AG/N/ZAF/1of28September1995)
hasbeenincorporated inthisnotification.G/AG/N/ZAF/1/Rev.1
Page2Table MA:1
MINIMUM MARKET ACCESS: SOUTH AFRICA
Reporting period: Calendar Year 1995
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities: Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff item numbers encompassed in
products descriptionImport arrangement applicable
Meat ofbovine animals 02.01 and02.02 (A) Country allocations: Traditional suppliers
(B) Import allocation: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate andissue
permits quarterly; (ii)nolimitation willbeplaced ontheeligibility of
applicants; (iii)permits willbeissued onafirst-come-first-served basis;
(iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.
Meat ofswine 02.03 Sufficient import opportunities areavailable atsixdigit tariff subheadings, at
duties which arelower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noarrangement isnecessary at
thisstage.
Meat ofsheep 02.04 (A) Country allocation: Traditional suppliers
(B) Import allocation: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate andissue
permits quarterly; (ii)nolimitation willbeplaced ontheeligibility of
applicants; (iii)permits willbeissued onafirst-come-first-served basis;
(iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.
Edible offal 02.06 Sufficient import opportunities areavailable atsixdigit tariff subheadings, at
duties which arelower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noarrangement isnecessary at
thisstage.
Meat andedible offal of
poultry02.07 Sufficient import opportunities areavailable atsixdigit tariff subheadings, at
duties which arelower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noarrangement isnecessary at
thisstage.G/AG/N/ZAF/1/Rev.1
Page3Table MA:1
MINIMUM MARKET ACCESS: SOUTH AFRICA
Reporting period: Calendar Year 1995
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities: Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff item numbers encompassed in
products descriptionImport arrangement applicable
Milk andcream, fresh 04.01 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate andissue
permits quarterly; (ii)historical importers willbeeligible forpermits;
(iii)permits willbeissued prorata; (iv)permits willbevalid forthree
months.
Milk powder 04.02 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate andissue
permits quarterly; (ii)historical importers willbeeligible forpermits;
(iii)permits willbeissued prorata;(iv)permits willbevalid forthree
months.
Buttermilk andyoghurt 04.03 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Whey 04.04 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Butter 04.05 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofallocate andissue permits quarterly;
(ii)historical importers willbeeligible forpermits; (iii)permits willbe
issued prorata;(iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.G/AG/N/ZAF/1/Rev.1
Page4Table MA:1
MINIMUM MARKET ACCESS: SOUTH AFRICA
Reporting period: Calendar Year 1995
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities: Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff item numbers encompassed in
products descriptionImport arrangement applicable
Cheese 04.06 (A) Country allocations: Global quota
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate andissue
permits quarterly; (ii)historical Importers willbeeligible forpermits;
(iii)permits willbeissued onprorata;excluding sweetmilk andcheddar
cheese; (iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.
Eggs 04.07 and04.08 (A) Country allocations: Global quota
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate andissue
permits quarterly intheratio 97;2,0:0,1 forshell eggs, liquid eggs and
powdered eggs; (ii)bona fideeggproducers willbeeligible forshell eggs,
while historical importers, wholesalers, processors anddistributors willbe
eligible forliquid/frozen andpowdered eggs products permits; (iii)permits
willbeallocated onafirst-come-first-served basis; (iv)permits willbe
valid forthree months.
Potatoes 07.01 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Chicory, fresh 07.05.20 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.G/AG/N/ZAF/1/Rev.1
Page5Table MA:1
MINIMUM MARKET ACCESS: SOUTH AFRICA
Reporting period: Calendar Year 1995
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities: Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff item numbers encompassed in
products descriptionImport arrangement applicable
Peas andbeans, fresh 07.08 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits quarterly; (ii)nolimitations willbeplaced oneligibility
ofapplicants; (iii)permits willbeallocated onafirst-come-first-
served basis; (iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.
Vegetables, frozen 07.10 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits quarterly; (ii)nolimitations willbeplaced oneligibility
ofapplicants; (iii)permits willbeallocated onafirst-come-first-
served basis; (iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.
Dried vegetables 07.12 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits; (ii)nolimitations willbeplaced oneligibility of
applicants;
(iii)permits willbeallocated onafirst-come-first-served basis;
(iv)permits willbevalid foracalendar year. Permits willnotbe
transferable.G/AG/N/ZAF/1/Rev.1
Page6Table MA:1
MINIMUM MARKET ACCESS: SOUTH AFRICA
Reporting period: Calendar Year 1995
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities: Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff item numbers encompassed in
products descriptionImport arrangement applicable
Dried peas 07.13.20 and07.13.90 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits quarterly; (ii)nolimitations willbeplaced oneligibility
ofapplicants; (iii)permits willbeallocated onthebasis offirst-come-
first-served; (iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.
Dried beans 07.13.30 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits quarterly; (ii)nolimitations willbeplaced oneligibility
ofapplicants; (iii)permits willbeallocated onthebasis offirst-come-
first-served; (iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.
Lentils 07.13.40 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Grapes, dried 08.06.20 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits quarterly; (ii)nolimitations willbeplaced onthe
eligibility ofapplicants; (iii)permits willbeallocated onthebasis of
first-come-first-served, only100tonswillbeavailable forcurrants,
theremaining willbeallocated toother dried grapes; (iv)permits will
bevalid forthree months.G/AG/N/ZAF/1/Rev.1
Page7Table MA:1
MINIMUM MARKET ACCESS: SOUTH AFRICA
Reporting period: Calendar Year 1995
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities: Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff item numbers encompassed in
products descriptionImport arrangement applicable
Dried fruit 08.13 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits quarterly; (ii)nolimitations willbeplaced onthe
eligibility ofapplicants; (iii)permits willbeallocated onthebasis of
first-come-first-served; (iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.
Coffee 09.01 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Tea 09.02 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofTrade andIndustry willallocate
andissue permits; (ii)importers ofbulkteaandpackers ofteawillbe
eligible forpermits; (iii)permits willbeallocated prorata,based on
local purchase; (iv)permits willbeissued foramarketing year1
October to30September. Permits willnotbetransferable.
Wheat orwheat equivalent 10.01 ex11.00 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Rye 10.02 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.G/AG/N/ZAF/1/Rev.1
Page8Table MA:1
MINIMUM MARKET ACCESS: SOUTH AFRICA
Reporting period: Calendar Year 1995
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities: Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff item numbers encompassed in
products descriptionImport arrangement applicable
Barley 10.03 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Barley equivalent ex11.00 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Oats oroatsequivalent 10.04 ex11.00 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Maize ormaize equivalent 10.05 ex11.00 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Grain sorghum 10.07 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Other cereals 10.08 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits quarterly; (ii)nolimitations willbeplaced oneligibility
ofapplicants; (iii)permits willbeissued onafirst-come-first-served
basis; (iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.
Soya beans 12.01 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.G/AG/N/ZAF/1/Rev.1
Page9Table MA:1
MINIMUM MARKET ACCESS: SOUTH AFRICA
Reporting period: Calendar Year 1995
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities: Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff item numbers encompassed in
products descriptionImport arrangement applicable
Groundnuts 12.02 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Linseed
Rapeseed
Sunflower seed12.04
12.05
12.06Noarrangement willbemade inrespect ofthese products, since theapplied rates
ofdutyareslightly, namely 0.6%, 2%and0.6% respectively, higher than20% of
thebound rateofdutyof10%.
Lucerne seed 12.09.21 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Vegetable oils 15.07; 15.08; 15.10-15.15 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Sugar 17.01 (A) Country allocation: Traditional suppliers
(B) Theapplied rateofdutyfortraditional suppliers islower thanthe
IQTR. Therefore, noimport arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Other sugars 17.02 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.G/AG/N/ZAF/1/Rev.1
Page10Table MA:1
MINIMUM MARKET ACCESS: SOUTH AFRICA
Reporting period: Calendar Year 1995
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities: Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff item numbers encompassed in
products descriptionImport arrangement applicable
Molasses 17.03 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Malt extract 19.01 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits quarterly; (ii)nolimitations willbeplaced oneligibility
ofapplicants; (iii)permits willbeissued onafirst-come-first-served
basis; (iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.
Pasta 19.02 (A) Country allocations: Global quota
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits quarterly; (ii)historical importers willbeeligible for
permits; (iii)permits willbeissued prorata;(iv)permits willbe
valid forthree months.
Tapioca 19.03 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Preserved fruitandnuts 20.08 Sufficient import opportunities areavailable atsixdigit tariff subheadings, at
duties which arelower thantheIQT. Therefore, noarrangement isnecessary at
thisstage.G/AG/N/ZAF/1/Rev.1
Page11Table MA:1
MINIMUM MARKET ACCESS: SOUTH AFRICA
Reporting period: Calendar Year 1995
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities: Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff item numbers encompassed in
products descriptionImport arrangement applicable
Food preparations 21.06 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits quarterly; (ii)nolimitations willbeplaced oneligibility
ofapplicants; (iii)permits willbeissued onafirst-come-first-served
basis; (iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.
Wine andspirits LIAA 22.04-22.08 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage. Permits willbeavailable from the
Department ofTrade andIndustry.
Vinegar LI 22.09 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Corn gluten feed 23.03 Theapplied rateofdutyislower thantheIQTR. Therefore, noimport
arrangement isnecessary atthisstage.
Oil-cake 23.04-23.06 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits quarterly; (ii)permits willbeallocated tohistorical
importers ofoil-cake; (iii)permits willbeallocated onaprorata
basis; (iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.G/AG/N/ZAF/1/Rev.1
Page12Table MA:1
MINIMUM MARKET ACCESS: SOUTH AFRICA
Reporting period: Calendar Year 1995
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities: Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff item numbers encompassed in
products descriptionImport arrangement applicable
Tobacco 24.01 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits quarterly; (ii)manufacturers oftobacco products willbe
eligible forpermits; (iii)permits willbeallocated onaproratabasis;
(iv)permits willbevalid forthree months.
Cotton 52.01 (A) Country allocations: Global
(B) Import allocations: (i)Department ofAgriculture willallocate and
issue permits quarterly; (ii)processors ofcotton willbeeligible for
permits; (iii)permits willbeallocated onaproratabasis; (iv)
permits willbevalid forthree months.
- When permits areindicated tobeissued tohistorical importers, provision willalsobemade fornewentrants.
- Permits arenottransferable.
- Itisunderstood thatincases where theapplied rateofimport dutyshould adjust above theIQTR suitable measures formeeting theminimum access commitment
willbenotified.
- While three months permit validity hasbeen notified asageneral rule, theDepartment ofAgriculture reserves theright toextend tolonger periods without further
prior notification.