WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
ORGANISATION MONDIALE DU COMMERCE  
ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DEL COMERCIO WT/TPR/M/222/Add.2 
22 December 2009 
 (09-6676) 
Trade Policy Review Body 
4 and 6 November 2009 Original: English/ 
 anglais/  inglés 
 
  
TRADE POLICY REVIEW 
SOUTHERN AFRICAN CUSTOMS UNION (SACU) 
Record of the Meeting
 
Addendum  
Chairperson:  H.E. Mr. Istvan Major (Hungary) 
 
 This document contains additional replies pr ovided by the Southern African Customs Union.1 
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Organe d'examen des politiques commerciales 
4 et 6 novembre 2009  
EXAMEN DES POLITIQUES COMMERCIALES 
UNION DOUANIÈRE D'AFRIQUE AUSTRALE (SACU) 
Compte rendu de la réunion
 
Addendum  
Président:  S.E. M. Istvan Major (Hongrie) 
 
 Le présent document contient les réponses additionnelles fournies par l'Union douanière 
d'Afrique australe.1 
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Órgano de Examen de las Políticas Comerciales 
4 y 6 de noviembre de 2009 
 
EXAMEN DE LAS POLÍTICAS COMERCIALES 
UNIÓN ADUANERA DEL ÁFRICA MERIDIONAL (SACU) 
Acta de la reunión
 
Addendum  
Presidente:  Excmo. Sr. Istvan Major (Hungría) 
 
 En el presente documento figuran las res puestas adicionales facilitadas por la Unión 
Aduanera del África Meridional.1 
                                                      
1 In English only./En anglais seulement./En inglés solamente.  WT/TPR/M/222/Add.2 
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  ADDITIONAL REPLIES PROVIDED BY THE  
SOUTHERN AFRICAN CUSTOMS UNION (SACU) 
RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS FROM CANADA 
REPORT BY THE MEMBERS OF THE SACU (WT/TPR/G/222)  
The following question was previously  submitted by Canada and answered : 
Summary Observations: (3) Trade Policy In struments; paragraph 11, page viii: 
The Secretariat Report notes that the Southern African Customs Union's applied MFN CET on 
agricultural goods increased from 9.6% to 10.1% over 2002-09.   
1. Could the SACU delegation please outline wh ich agricultural sectors experienced tariff 
changes that contributed to this increase and to what extent tariffs in these sectors are 
expected to continue to increase in the future? 
SACU's response: 
In terms of our data the average applied tariff fo r agriculture in RSA in 2004 was 9.3% and in 2009 is 
9%. 
Canada's follow-up question : 
The Southern African Customs Union's response s uggests that there may be some inconsistency 
between the data noted in the Secretariat Report and the data highlighted by the Republic of 
South Africa.  Canada understands the above response from the Southern African Customs Union to 
mean that there were in fact no agricultural sectors that experienced increases in applied tariffs over 
the period under review.  Could the SACU delegation please confirm this understanding?  
Response: 
It would be wrong to state that no agricultural sect ors experienced increases in applied tariffs over the 
period under the review. Although the trend has been  downwards since 2002, there might be some 
specific tariff lines where duties we re actually increased or showed variations from the trend. For 
example, there are variable tariff formulae in pl ace for sugar, wheat and maize. In accordance with 
these formulas, duties are adjusted upwards or downwar ds when the formula is triggered. In addition, 
the ad valorem  duty on sugar confectionary not containing cocoa was increased. However, the general 
trend was a reduction in the average applied tariffs rather than an increase. 
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES  
Report by Botswana  
III.  TRADE AND TRADE RELATED POLICY DEVELOPMENTS 
(3) P ROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COPYRIGHTS  
Question 1:  
Page 9, paragraph 16 
According to paragraph 16, the Copyright Society of  Botswana is mandated "to put in place rules and 
regulations to ensure protection of right holders and setting rates for royalties in accordance with 
acceptable international standards, subject to approval by the Office of the Registrar". WT/TPR/M/222/Add.2 
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  How advanced is the work on the above rules and regulations? When could they be enacted? 
Response:  
As already indicated the rules and regulations a nd setting of rates is one of the mandates of the 
Copyright Society of Botswana (COSBOTS).  COSB OTS is not part of government but a private 
company limited by guarantee whose shareholders or owners are the right-holders for the different 
categories of works protected under the Act.  COSB OTS was registered and licensed to operate in 
2008.  Due to financial constraints or lack of st art up capital, COSBOTS has not started operating. 
However, preparations are currently on-going for government to assist COSBOTS with start-up 
capital.  It is only after COSBOTS is assisted with capital which will be on or before end of 
April 2010 that COSBOTS will come up with rules and regulations for the society. 
Report by South Africa
 
III.  RELATED POLICY DEVELOPMENTS 
(4) T RADE POLICY AND STRATEGY FRAMEWORK  
Page 32, paragraph 18 Question 2:
 
In this paragraph South Africa describes its gen eral guideline for tariff policy, suggesting on one 
hand that "tariffs on upstream input industries coul d be reduced or removed, in the interests of 
lowering input costs into downstream manufacturing". 
Which specific inputs could most likely be sel ected for removal or reduction of tariffs? 
Response : 
The National Industrial Policy Framework states "our  fundamental approach is that tariff policy 
should be decided primarily on a sector by sector basis, dictated by the needs and imperatives of 
sector strategies".  In light of this, South Africa has undertaken a major review of its tariffs. 
In the period June to August 2009, a total of 235 ta riff lines were reduced to free of duty or to lower 
levels, and 15 rebates of the full duty provisions were  created.  Specific details hereof were notified in 
an official government publications. 
The tariff review that South Africa is undertaking is largely driven by the country's industrial 
development objectives and whilst it considers the eff ects and lessons learnt from the current financial 
crisis, it focuses beyond the economic crisis. Any acti on taken therefore will be periodically evaluated 
to ensure that the desi red outcomes are achieved. 
Question 3:  
On the other hand, "tariffs on downstream industries,  particularly those that are strategic from an 
employment or value-addition perspective, ma y be retained or grad ually changed (…)". 
Which specific industrial sectors would most likely be subject to such tariff policy?  WT/TPR/M/222/Add.2 
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  Response:  
The National Industrial Policy Framework states " our fundamental approach is that tariff policy 
should be decided primarily on a sector by sector basis, dictated by the needs and imperatives of 
sector strategies ".  In light of this, South Africa has u ndertaken a major review of its tariffs. 
In the period June to August 2009, a total of 235 ta riff lines were reduced to free of duty or to lower 
levels, and 15 rebates of the full duty provisions were  created.  Specific details hereof were notified in 
an official government publications. 
The tariff review that South Africa is undertaking is largely driven by the country's industrial 
development objectives and whilst it considers the eff ects and lessons learnt from the current financial 
crisis, it focuses beyond the economic crisis.  An y action taken therefore will be periodically 
evaluated to ensure that the desired outcomes are achieved . 
(3) F RAMEWORK FOR SOUTH AFRICA 'S RESPONSE TO THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC 
CRISIS  
Question 4:  
Page 35, Paragraph 31 
South Africa refers to the use by developing coun tries of WTO-compatible measures to provide 
support to their industries. 
Is South Africa itself considering any specific such meas ures in its efforts to mitigate the effects of the 
global economic crisis? 
Response:  
South Africa would consider WTO-compatible measu res to provide support to our industries to 
mitigate the effects of the global economic crisis.  As is evident from our response to questions 2 
and 3,  it should also be noted that  unilateral reduction in tariffs have also been made in line with our 
industrial policy objectives and needs to be recogni zed as a contribution to trade liberalisation.  
WTO Secretariat Report (WT/TPR/S/222)  
II. COMMON REGIME 
(3) T RADE AGREEMENTS AND ARRANGEMENTS  
Question 5 (follow-up to original question 14c):  
Page 13, Paragraph 58 Question 14c in the questionnaire submitted by the EC in advance of the TPR meeting should read: 
will the implementation of commitm ents undertaken in the interim EPA require an adaptation of the 
SADC Trade Protocol?  
Response: 
SACU is not in a position to respond to this qu estion.  The SADC-EC interim EPA involves SACU 
and non-SACU Member States.  Furthermore, the signatories of the SADC Trade Protocol includes WT/TPR/M/222/Add.2 
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  other non-SADC EPA Member States.  Therefore, relevant SADC authorities will be best placed to 
respond to this question. 
Question 6 (follow up to question 15):
 
In their reply to question 15, SACU Membe rs noted that the agreement would cover around 
1,100 tariff lines for both sides, Mercosur and SACU. However, the reply does not refer to the 
coverage in terms of trade value. There, we w ould like to reiterate our question: could SACU 
Members indicate how much trade those 1,100 tariff lines would cover in terms of imports value from 
SACU and Mercosur, respectively?  
Response: 
The tariff lines on which MERCOSUR offered prefer ences to SACU represent US$79,988,000 of 
SACU's exports to MERCOSUR, which represents 0. 15% of SACU's exports to the world (average 
2004-2006 figures).  Tariff lines on which SACU offered preferences to MERCOSUR represent 
US$399,983,000 of SACU's imports fr om MERCOSUR, which represents 0.70% of SACU's imports 
from the world (average 2004-2006 figures). More detailed information will be provided when the 
agreement will be notified to the WTO which w ill be done in line with SACU and MERCOSUR 
Member States' commitments under the WTO Agreemen ts and once the PTA has been ratified by all 
parties. 
Annex 4: South Africa (WT/TPR/S/222/ZAF)  
(5)  S ERVICES  
(iv) Transport (b) Maritime services 
Question 7: 
 
Page 364, Paragraph 299 
a) Could South Africa provide more details on th e policy of the 2008 Draft Maritime Transport 
Strategy?  
Response: 
The current status of the Draft Maritime Transpor t is that is has been placed on hold pending the 
finalisation of the Maritime Transport Policy whic h will soon be presented in Parliament and then 
published in the Government Gazette  for public comments. The Depa rtment of Transport conducted 
public consultation on the first and the second draf t of the Maritime Transport Policy in years 2005 
and 2008.  
b) Could South Africa reassure its trading partners that its efforts to increase its presence in 
international maritime services will take place within a framework favouring the unrestricted 
access to cargoes on a commercial basis, the freedom to provide international maritime 
services as well as national treatment in  the framework of such services?  
Response:  
Although South Africa currently has no Mode 3 co mmitments in the sector of Maritime Transport 
Services, de facto the local market is open.  The Maritime Transport Services sector of South Africa is 
vibrant, with foreign and domestic service supplie rs actively participating in the local market.   WT/TPR/M/222/Add.2 
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  (v) Tourism   
Question 8:  
Page 366-367, Paragraphs 307-308   
Could South Africa explain the restrictions descri bed in paragraphs 307-308 (registration, work 
permit, guiding training etc.) while it has th e tourism subsectors (CPC 7471 and CPC 7472) 
committed without limitations in its GATS schedule?  
Response:  
The requirements for registration and to comply w ith the minimum standard of training as a tourist 
guide applies on a non-discriminatory basis to Sout h Africans and foreign nationals who wish to 
provide tourist guide services.  Re gistration and training requirements assist the local authorities in 
determining the ability and competence of the potential tourist guide.  
As in any other jurisdiction, a tourist guide who is a foreign national must be in possession of valid 
authorisation to undertake such activities in South Africa.  
RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS BY INDIA 
SUMMARY OBSERVATIONS 
(1)  E CONOMIC ENVIRONMENT  
7. SACU countries are generally having difficu lties in meeting WTO notification obligations, 
particularly in agriculture; numerous  notifications remain outstanding. 
Q.1  Could SACU clarify the nature of difficulties, assistance required to meet notification 
obligations?   
This question is similar to question 2 raised by  Canada.  Below are the responses to the question 
from Canada.  Members are invited to consider th is response and further to provide the nature of 
assistance required in order to meet notification commitment. 
Response from Botswana:  
The Botswana Bureau of Standa rds acts as the national enquiry  point for WTO TBT on matters 
relating to Standards and other technical requirement s.  For notification, the Bureau of Standards 
prepares the relevant notification documentation.  The information is then provided to the Ministry of 
Trade and Industry which is responsible for notifyi ng the WTO.  The Ministry of Trade and Industry 
has had several challenges in coordinating the process of notifications as required.  Efforts are being 
made to ensure that there is compliance with the notification commitments.  The capacity to notify is 
moderate and therefore requires implementation of capacity building initiatives. 
Response from Lesotho:  
The Kingdom of Lesotho has indeed experien ced difficulties in meeting WTO notification 
obligations.  The main challenge has been lack  of awareness on WTO TBT and SPS Agreements 
which has contributed slow progress on policy formula tion.  It has been difficult to organize ourselves 
nationally.  In the case of TBT, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Cooperatives and Marketing 
hosted secretariat to the National WTO Steering Co mmittee which coordinated implementation of the 
WTO issues in the country.  The Ministry has engaged over the last 2 years on a massive awareness WT/TPR/M/222/Add.2 
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  campaign targeting different stakeholders sectors.  A positive response is now being realized.  The 
National WTO TBT notification authority has now been identified. 
On SPS, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Coope ratives and Marketing has engaged the leadership 
in the Ministries of Agriculture and Food Security, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and other 
stakeholders to make them aware of their r esponsibilities with regard to the WTO SPS issues. 
Response from Namibia:  
Namibia has established a national committee on SPS a nd Food Safety.  This committee is composed 
of public and private institutions dealing with anim al health, plant health and food safety regulations 
and related matters.  The committee has three tec hnical sub-committees each dealing with animal 
health, plant health and food safety.  One of the ai ms of the committee is to provide a national forum 
for addressing SPS and Food Safety matters and to enhance Namibi a's implementation of the WTO 
SPS Agreement and notification.  
On TBT, Namibia has established the Namibia Sta ndard Institution (NSI).  The NSI will enhance our 
capacity to meet Namibia TBT notification. SACU is pa rt of the larger SADC.  As such SACU is part 
of the SADC regional integration efforts. 
Response from Swaziland:  
Swaziland has designated the Directorate of Malkerns  Research Station (MRS) under the Ministry of 
Agriculture as the National enquiry point for all phytosanitary notifications, the Directorate of Veterinary Services under the Ministry of Agricu lture as the National enquiry point for Sanitary 
notifications and the Standards Quality Assura nce and Measures (SQAM) under the Ministry of 
Commerce, Industry and Trade to handle TBT notifications. 
Response from South Africa: 
RSA does not experience difficulties in notifying.  
13.  Tariff bindings by all SACU members are at ad valorem rates. The imposition of 
non-ad valorem rates on some tariff lines creates a risk of non-compliance by SACU Members with 
their individual tariff bindings, and the use of  formula duties based on  reference prices does not 
ensure conformity with obligations under the WTO Agreement on Customs Valuation.  
Q.2  What measures SACU intends to take to  ensure its tariff regime is WTO compliant?  
Response:  
The percentage of SACU's tariff lines which are subject to non ad valorem  tariffs with no ad valorem  
equivalents as a ratio of SACU's all tariff lines declined from 25% in 2002 to 0.8% in 2009.  Reference:  Table III.1 Structure of SACU MFN tariffs, 2002, 2008, and 2009, SACU TPR 2009, 
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19.  Progress has been made at national level  towards implementing competition policies. 
South Africa's competition legislation has been strengthened, while Sw aziland has established a 
Competition Commission to enforce its new compe tition law. Namibia has also recently adopted 
competition legislation. Overall, little progress has b een made in restructuring public enterprises in 
SACU countries. 
Q.3  How about establishment of Competitio n Commission by remaining members of SACU?  WT/TPR/M/222/Add.2 
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  Response from Botswana:  
Botswana adopted the Competition Policy in July  2005 (National Competition Policy for Botswana, 
2005).  Currently, the Government is working toward s the enactment of the Competition Act.  Work 
towards the establishment of the Competition Commi ssion in Botswana therefore, pends approval of 
the Competition Bill into a law by parliament befo re the end of 2009.  The bill provide for the 
establishment of the Competition Commission. 
Response from Lesotho:  
Lesotho does not have a competition authority or a consolidated competition policy;  and having 
acknowledged the importance of competition policy, Lesotho is in the process of developing a 
Competition Law.  The draft Competition Bill establis hes a competition authority and prohibits hard 
core cartels involving price fixing, bid rigging and market sharing;  the Bill also contains provisions 
relating to merger control and abuse of dominance. 
Response from Namibia:  
The Competition Act has been operational since March 2008, and the institutional framework is 
gradually being put in place with the Competition Commission and Secretariat already in place. 
Further management, financial and human resource systems are currently being worked on and the 
handling of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are al ready being handled by the Commission and its 
Secretariat. It is expected that the Commission and its Secretariat will be fully operational by the end 
of the third quarter of 2010. 
The Competition Act was enacted in 2003 without th e operating regulations. Therefore there was a 
need to draft the operation regulations which also had to go through the normal and usually 
cumbersome legislative processes.  Moreover, af ter drafting and taking the Regulations through the 
legislative process there was still th e need to promulgate the commenc ement date for both the Act and 
its regulations, which was only done in March 2008. 
23.  SACU countries have a narrow export base, with the exception of South Africa. The principal 
policy imperative remains diversification away from  their key export products (diamonds and other 
minerals in Botswana and Namibia, textiles in Lesotho, and sugar in Swaziland). Some 
labour-intensive manufacturing activities, particular ly textiles and clothing, have been seriously 
affected by increased competition on foreign markets. 
Q.4  We would appreciate if SACU could share its perspectives and plans for addressing the 
situation and diversifying its export basket and markets. 
Response from Botswana: 
Economic diversification has been a challenge for Bo tswana.  This issue remains a major priority in 
government policies and strategies with respect to in vestment, export and private sector development.  
The country is in the process of reviewing its Indu strial Development Policy and has reformed its Tax 
System to positively influence industrial development especially on its small manufacturing base, which include: Textile, Milling, Bakery, Chemical s and Metals.  Botswana has also developed 
agricultural strategies to diversify production and expand its export base 
Lastly Botswana is fully committed to the multilatera l trading system and has actively participated in 
the WTO negotiations. It is therefore, very important  that the Doha Round be concluded so that least 
developed and developing count ries can benefit from it.   WT/TPR/M/222/Add.2 
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  Response from Lesotho: 
Lesotho acknowledges the economic vulnerability entr enched in maintaining a narrow export base 
and is continually exploring diversification options into  those areas where she can exploit her 
comparative advantage.  At the product level, oppor tunities are being explored in areas such as 
consumer electrical and electronic appliances, agribusiness and tourism.  Recent successes include the 
opening of a new Philips Factory in 2009, whic h produces energy saving lightbulbs for the regional 
market.  There are also pilot projects underway to  exploit Lesotho's potential for horticulture exports 
and this is expected to result in the export of some processed vegetables and fruits by 2011.  Along 
the same lines Lesotho is exploring linkages and oppor tunities in the regional market for her products.   
Response from Swaziland:  
In the Government Report, Swaziland indicates that e fforts on value-addition are given priority in all 
sectors, though predominantly the agricultural sect or given that we are a agro-based economy. 
Diversification from sugar as the main export earner h as also been considered as currently efforts are 
placed on organic cotton production for vertical in tegration under the textiles and clothing sector. 
Currently, we have the ginnery, spinning, weaving and dyeing plants and we are proud to share that 
our fabric is now used in countries like Lesotho fo r both local and international consumption. Besides 
textiles and clothing, Government is currently en gaged in encouraging the commercial production of 
baby vegetables for export to European States and also exports on beef, as well.  
RESPONSES TO ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM KOREA  
Question 1
: Secretariat Report, page 5, paragraph 16 
We note from the Secretariat Report that SACU is  taking steps to negotiate Preferential Trade 
Agreements (PTAs) with third parties. Given the fact that PTAs cover only a limited number of 
products, we believe it is more desirable to conclude Free Trade Agreements which are 
comprehensive and cover "substantially all the trade".  
1. For SACU, is there a preference for PTAs as opposed to FTAs? 
2. If so, could SACU elaborate on the reason for this preference? 
Response:  
There is no specific preference for PTAs as opposed to  FTAs. The decision on whether to negotiate a 
PTA or a FTA is based on a detailed analysis of the economic interests of SACU vis-à-vis  the third 
country, while it also depends on agreement reached w ith the third party. So far, SACU has signed a 
PTA with the MERCOSUR Countries and an FTA with  the EFTA States. All SACU Member States 
are also signatories of the SADC Trade Protocol and therefore are Members of the SADC FTA. On 
the other hand SACU is currently engaged in a PT A negotiation with India, while it is considering 
FTAs with other regions, e.g. the East African Community.  
Question 2 : Secretariat Report, page 28, paragraph 98 
In a recent anti-dumping sunset review held on Feb.13th, 2009 on stranded wire and rope 
(HS 731210), the relevant authorities of SACU d ecided to impose anti-dumping duties on Korean 
made products. It is worth noting that those same  products had originally been assessed with de-
minimis levels.   WT/TPR/M/222/Add.2 
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  In connection to the above, it is the strong view  of Korea that products/companies assessed with 
de-minimis levels in their initial/original inves tigation should be exempt from the imposition of 
anti-dumping duties during sunset reviews.  
1. In light of the above, what is SACU's rationale for assessing AD duties during sunset reviews 
on products which had originally  been assessed de-minimis? 
Response: It is SACU's opinion that a situation can neve r occur that once a company has been found to be 
dumping at a de-minimis  level in an anti-dumping investigati on, and therefore excluded from the 
payment of anti-dumping duties, that this compa ny will for the extended future, never be again 
investigated.  Therefore, our practice is to includ e all manufacturers/exporters in a sunset review, and 
to provide all with opportunity to submit informati on and participate with the investigation.  Should 
the company submit information substantiating a claim that it is not dumping or dumping at a 
de-minimis  level, they will be excluded from the payment of anti-dumping duties. 
2. Could SACU elaborate on possible measures that may be undertaken to challenge the 
decision? 
Response: As required in terms of the Anti-Dumping Agreement,  provision has been made for judicial reviews, 
under our domestic Legisl ation and Regulations. 
Question 3
: Secretariat Report, page 289, paragraph 26 
For investors with plans to investment in Sout h Africa (SA), regulations on equity/ownership, and 
possible denial from participation in the Governme nt Procurement market of SA in line with the 
"Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBB EE)" policy have been identified as source of 
major concern.  
In particular, it has been pointed out that BBBEE re gulations are quite complex and is difficult to 
understand. 
1. In connection to the above, could SA clarify  whether foreign invested companies are subject 
to stringent equity/ownership requirements?  
2. In connection to the above, could SA clar ify whether foreign invested companies will be 
denied participation in the public procurement market of SA? 
Response: 
South Africa is not a signatory to the Agreement on Government Procurement.  It is further pointed 
out that Article III of the GATT 1994 does not apply to government procurement by governmental 
agencies or products purchased for governmental purposes.  
Preferential Procurement element is a key measurement principle in terms of the B-BBEE Scorecard.  
It is used to drive transformation throughout th e economy by encouraging procurement from suppliers 
that are compliant with B-BBEE.  The objectives of the preferential procurement element within the 
BBBEE Codes of Good Practice is to facilitate ac cess to business opportunities for Black businesses. WT/TPR/M/222/Add.2 
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  Although the Preferential Procurement requirement fa vours local content production, Code 500 of the 
BBBEE Codes stipulates that preferential procurement compliance can be excluded: 
• when there is no existing local production of such capital goods or component;  
• when importing those capital goods or co mponents will promote further value-added 
production within South Africa.  
3. Could SA provide a contact point that can cl arify questions such as those posed above?  
Response : 
National Treasury (Government Procurement policy) 
Government Procurement Policy Section  +2712 315 5865 
www.finance.gov.za 
the dti (BBBEE policy) 
www.thedti.gov.za/bee/beehome.htm 
Ms. Xolisile Zondo 
Tel: 012 394 1609 E-mail: xzondo@thedti.gov.za  
Question 4
: Secretariat Report, page 341, paragraphs 217-218 
According to Secretariat Report, a new program ha s been implemented to replace the Duty Credit 
Certificate Scheme. SACU heavily s upports textile industry through shor t-term subsides to sustain the 
livelihood of people. However, we understand that this cannot continue definitely.  
1. What are the main feature of the new incentive program? 
Response: 
The Duty Credit Certificate Scheme (DCCS) was replaced by the TCIDP (Textile and Clothing 
Industry Development Programme) whilst a new pr ogramme was being deve loped which would be 
more effective in meeting the objectives of the sector strategy.  SACU appointed consultants to 
develop a new replacement programme for the TCID P and a SACU-wide strategy for the textile and 
clothing sector.  The TCIDP is coming to an end on 31 March 2010 – no replacement programme has 
been agreed to yet. 
2. Could SA please elaborate on the similarities and differences of the Duty Credit Certificate 
Scheme (para. 217) and the Textile and Clothing Industry Development Programme 
(para. 218)? 
Response: 
The similarity of the programs is that both e ndeavour to make the SACU textile and clothing 
manufacturers internationally comp etitive, specialising in niche products.  Both programmes also 
aims to support local value-addition, improvement of  skills and recapitalisation.  Both the DCCs and 
TCIDP programme are being phased out and will be replaced by a new incentive programme sometime during 2010.  However, specific details of the new programme have yet to be finalized. 
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