SARS Interpretation Note 40 Issue 3: VAT treatment of the supply of goods and/or services to and/or from a Customs Controlled Area of an Industrial Development Zone (source: https://www.sars.gov.za/lapd-intr-in-2012-40-vat-treatment-goods-services-cca-idz/)
INTERPRETATION NOTE: NO. 40 (Issue 3)
DATE: 24 March 2016
ACT : VALUE-ADDED TAX ACT NO. 89 OF 1991
SECTIONS : SECTIONS 1(1), 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 AND 18 AND ITEM 498.00 IN
PARAGRAPH 8 of SCHEDULE 1
SUBJECT : VAT TREATMENT OF THE SUPPLY OF GOODS OR SERVICES TO
AND/OR FROM A CUSTOMS CONTROLLED AREA OF AN INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT ZONE
CONTENTS
PAGE
Preamble............................................................................................................................... 3
1. Purpose ..................................................................................................................... 4
2. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4
3. The law ...................................................................................................................... 7
4. Application of the law .............................................................................................. 7
4.1 Supply of imported movable goods by a RSA Storage Warehouse to a CCAE
Storage Warehouse.................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Supply of imported movable goods by a RSA Storage Warehouse to a CCAE
Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ Operator ............................................................... 9
4.3 Supply of imported movable goods by a CCAE Storage Warehouse to a RSA
Storage Warehouse.................................................................................................. 11
4.4 Supply of movable goods by a Foreign Supplier to a CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer/ IDZ Operator where the movable goods are imported and
entered into a CCA ................................................................................................... 12
4.5 Supply of movable goods by a Foreign Supplier to a CCAE Storage Warehouse
where the movable goods are imported and entered into a CCA .............................. 13
4.6 Supply of movable goods consigned or delivered by a CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer to a Recipient at an address in an export country – Direct
Export ....................................................................................................................... 13
4.7 Supply of movable goods by a CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer to a
Qualifying Purchaser who takes delivery of the movable goods in the Republic
and subsequently exports the movable goods to an export country – Indirect
export – Part One of the Regulation. ........................................................................ 14
4.8 Supply of movable goods by a CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer to a
Qualifying Purchaser whereby the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer ensures
that the movable goods are initially delivered to a designated commercial port
from where the Qualifying Purchaser or the Qualifying Purchaser’s cartage
contractor will export the movable goods – Indirect export – Part Two – Section A
of the Regulation ...................................................................................................... 15
4.9 Supply of imported movable goods by a CCAE Storage Warehouse to a Foreign
Purchaser where such goods will be exported by either party .................................. 16
4.10 Supply of imported or locally sourced movable goods by a CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer to a RSA Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer ................................ 16
4.11 Supply of imported movable goods by a RSA Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer to a
CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer ........................................................................ 17
4.12 Supply of movable goods by a Supplying Vendor to a CCAE/IDZ Operator where
the CCAE/IDZ Operator, or the CCAE/IDZ Operator’s cartage contractor takes
delivery of the movable goods outside a CCA but within the Republic ...................... 18
4.13 Supply of movable goods by a Supplying Vendor to a CCAE/IDZ Operator where
the Supplying Vendor/Supplying Vendor’s cartage contractor physically delivers
the movable goods to the CCAE/IDZ Operator in a CCA .......................................... 19
4.14 Supply of movable goods by a Supplying Vendor to a CCAE/IDZ Operator in
terms of a rental agreement, charter party or agreement for chartering and such
goods are used exclusively in a CCA ....................................................................... 19
4.15 Supply of services that are physically rendered in a CCA by a Supplying Vendor
to a CCAE/ IDZ Operator .......................................................................................... 20
4.16 Movable goods originally supplied in terms of a rental agreement, charter
agreement or agreement for charter that are subsequently returned by a CCAE
to the Supplying Vendor ........................................................................................... 21
4.17 Supply of imported movable goods by a CCAE Storage Warehouse to a
Receiving Vendor in the Republic ............................................................................. 21
4.18 Supply of movable goods by a CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer to a
Receiving Vendor in the Republic ............................................................................. 22
4.19 Deemed supply of goods by a CCAE/IDZ Operator where imported or locally
sourced movable goods are temporarily removed from a place in a CCA to a
place outside the CCA, situated in the Republic, and those goods are not
returned to the CCA within 30 days of removal or within a period arranged in
writing with the Controller ......................................................................................... 23
4.20 A Vendor permanently moves imported movable goods out of a CCAE Storage
Warehouse to the Vendor’s retail outlet situated in the Republic but outside a
CCA ......................................................................................................................... 25
4.21 Supply of imported movable goods by a Supplying CCAE Storage Warehouse to
a Receiving CCAE Storage Warehouse in the same or a different CCA ................... 25
4.22 Supply of movable goods by a Supplying CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer to
a Receiving CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer in the same CCA (or in a
different CCA)........................................................................................................... 26
4.23 Supply of imported movable goods by a CCAE Storage Warehouse to a CCAE
Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer in the same CCA (or in a different CCA).................... 27
4.24 Supply of movable goods in terms of a rental agreement, charter party or
agreement for chartering by a Supplying CCAE to a Receiving CCAE for
exclusive use in the same CCA or another CCA....................................................... 29
4.25 Supply of services by a Supplying CCAE which are physically rendered to a
Receiving CCAE in the same CCA or another CCA.................................................. 29
4.26 Supply of fixed property situated in a CCA to an IDZ Operator/CCAE ...................... 30
5. Output tax adjustment to be made where movable goods, services or fixed
property are acquired by a CCAE/IDZ Operator at the zero rate/exempt from
VAT on importation and a deduction of input tax would have been denied
under section 17(2) on such acquisition – section 18(10) ................................... 31
6. Conclusion .............................................................................................................. 32
Annexure A – The law.................................................................................................................... 33
Annexure B – Schematic representation of supplies of movable goods and/or services to,
and/or from an enterprise located in a CCA of an IDZ........................................... 38
Preamble
Due to the length of this interpretation note, the complexity of the issues discussed,
and supporting legislation, an exposition of the contents is provided below for easy
reference.
In this Note, unless the context indicates otherwise –
• “Customs control” means measures applied to ensure compliance with the
customs and excise laws and procedures;
• “CCA” means a customs controlled area;
• “CCAE” means a customs controlled area enterprise, being a company
holding a valid IDZ enterprise permit issued by the Manufacturing
Development Board and a CCAE must be a vendor for VAT purposes (for
example an industrial development zone enterprise);
• “CCAE Rebate Manufacturer” means a CCAE operating a licensed
Customs and Excise manufacturing warehouse in a CCA;
• “CCAE Rebate Stockist” means a CCAE operating a special licensed
Customs and Excise warehouse in order to supply registered rebate
manufacturers with rebated goods;
• “CCAE Storage Warehouse” means a CCAE operating a licensed Customs
and Excise storage warehouse in a CCA;
• “Constitution” means the Constitution of South Africa, 1996;
• “Customs and Excise Act” means the Customs and Excise Act, 1964
(Act No. 91 of 1964);
• “foreign supplier” means any person resident or conducting business in an
export country including Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland;
• “IDZ” means an industrial development zone;
• “IDZ Operator” refers to an industrial development zone operator;
• “IN30” refers to Interpretation Note No.30 (Issue 3) dated 5 May 2014;
• “IN31” refers to Interpretation Note No.31 (Issue 4) dated 9 March 2016;
• “licensed Customs and Excise manufacturing warehouse” means a
warehouse licensed by the Commissioner at any place appointed for that
purpose under the provisions of the Customs and Excise Act, which has been
approved by the Commissioner for the manufacture of goods as may be
approved in respect of that warehouse;
• “qualifying purchaser” refers to the term “qualifying purchaser” as defined
in the Regulation;
• “receiving vendor” means a vendor in the Republic receiving a supply of
goods or services;
• “recipient” means the person to whom the supply of movable goods in terms
of a sale or instalment credit agreement is made;
• “Regulation” refers to the Regulation issued under section 74(1) read with
paragraph (d) of the definition of exported in section 1(1) of the VAT Act set
out in terms of Government Notice No. R316 (published in Government
Gazette No. 37580 dated 2 May 2014);
• “Republic” means the Republic of South Africa;
• “RSA Rebate Manufacturer” means a vendor who owns movable goods
that are in a licensed Customs and Excise manufacturing warehouse located
in the Republic but outside a CCA;
• “RSA Storage Warehouse” means a vendor who owns movable goods that
are in a licensed Customs and Excise storage warehouse located in the
Republic but outside a CCA;
• “sections” refer to sections of the VAT Act;
• “standard rate” refers to VAT levied on a supply of goods or services at the
rate of 14% under section 7(1) of the VAT Act;
• “supplying vendor” means a vendor in the Republic supplying goods or
services to a CCAE or an IDZ Operator;
• “VAT” refers to value-added tax;
• “VAT Act” refers to the Value-Added Tax Act No. 89 of 1991;
• “VRA” refers to the VAT Refund Administrator (Pty) Ltd, being a private
company appointed by the Commissioner to administer VAT refunds effected
under section 44(9);
• “zero rate” refers to VAT levied on a supply of goods or services at the rate
of 0% under sections 11(1) or 11(2);
• any other word or expression bears the meaning ascribed to it in the VAT Act.
1. Purpose
The purpose of this interpretation note is to set out the VAT implications concerning
the various types of supplies of goods or services to and/or from a CCAE/IDZ
Operator located in a CCA of an IDZ.
2. Introduction
The IDZ Programme
The Department of Trade and Industry (the Department) developed an IDZ
Programme with the aim of attracting foreign and local direct investment intended to
develop the economic potential of specific geographical areas in the Republic. The
IDZ Programme was established in Government Notice R. 1224 on
1 December 2000 by the Minister of Trade and Industry under section 10(1) of the
Manufacturing Development Act, No. 187 of 1993 by the promulgation of the IDZ
Regulations, concerning the regulation, development and operation of IDZs.
In terms of the IDZ Regulations, the Minister of Trade and Industry may, by notice in
the Government Gazette, designate a geographical area adjacent to an international
harbour or airport, as an IDZ. An IDZ can be described as a geographically designed,
purpose-built industrial estate that is linked to an international harbour or airport in an
area in the Republic which has been designated by the Minister of Trade and
Industry and which contains a delimited fully secured CCA (or multiple CCAs) where
CCAEs will operate and obtain certain benefits and privileges.
An IDZ will be built and operated by an IDZ Operator to whom an IDZ Operator
permit was issued by the Minister of Trade and Industry. The IDZ Operator will be
responsible for the development, security and maintenance of the IDZ (including the
CCA). The IDZ Operator will offer facilities tailored for the manufacture, storage and
distribution of goods to boost beneficiation, investment, economic growth and, most
importantly, the development of skills and employment in these regions.
Within an IDZ, the areas of operation, which are diagrammatically illustrated below,
are as follows:
• CCAs, being designated areas within an IDZ which, upon application by
the IDZ Operator, have been approved and designated by the
Commissioner in concurrence with the Director General: Trade and
Industry as CCAs and which have entrance and exit points that are
physically controlled by the IDZ Operator who must also provide
support measures and facilities for CCAEs located within the CCA.
Only CCAEs and IDZ Operators that are licensed and/or registered (as
applicable) with SARS: Customs will be authorised to operate within a CCA
and will be permitted to acquire certain goods exempt from the VAT levied on
importation into the Republic, and to acquire certain goods or services from
the local market at the zero rate of VAT.
CCAs are controlled by SARS: Customs to the extent that licensing or
registration in terms of the Customs and Excise Act is required. In these
cases, only the premises where approved enterprise and business activities
will be conducted will be controlled by SARS: Customs.
• The area outside the CCA but within an IDZ (also referred to as the
industries and services area), being an industrial or office park type
environment surrounding the CCAs and which is occupied by service
providers or industries supplying local services or raw materials to
CCAEs and IDZ Operators.
IDZ
CCAE Operator
CCAE
CCAE
CCAE
CCAE
CCAE
CCAE
CCAE IDZ
CCAE
IDZ
Operator
CCA
The SEZ Programme
The Department began a review of the IDZ Programme in 2007 that was brought
about by developments in the national economic policies and strategies such as the
Industrial Policy Framework and the New Growth Path as well as developments in
the global economic environment. This review has led to the development of a SEZ
Programme by the Department which aims to address the challenges of the current
IDZ Programme in order to achieve the national and regional industrial development
policy objectives.
A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is defined as a “geographically designated area of a
country set aside for specifically targeted economic activities, which are then
supported through special arrangements and support systems to promote industrial
development”.
The implementation of the SEZ Programme will be carried out in conjunction with
other departments and agencies with the purpose of achieving certain defined
objectives. SEZs may be either sector specific or multi-product specific and will
include free ports, free trade zones, industrial development zones and sector
development or specialised zones. Each of these different categories of SEZs are
meant to complement one another and can be integrated into a single zone plan.
The Department has established a legislative framework for SEZs with the
promulgation of the Special Economic Zones Act, No. 16 of 2014 (the SEZ Act)
which came into effect on 27 January 2016 1. This framework has been
complemented by regulations made under section 42 of the SEZ Act which were also
promulgated on 27 January 2016. 2
Changes to the VAT Act to accommodate the introduction of the SEZ Act have been
promulgated in terms of the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act,
No. 44 of 2014 but these changes will only come into effect once the Customs
Control Act, No. 31 of 2014 comes into operation. The interpretation note will then be
updated accordingly.
3. The law
The relevant extracts of the VAT Act and the Customs and Excise Act are quoted in
Annexure A.
4. Application of the law
The VAT implications concerning the various types of supplies of goods or services
to and/or from a CCAE/IDZ Operator located in a CCA of an IDZ are elaborated on
below and schematically represented in Annexure B. In certain instances the
customs treatment is indicated but to a limited extent. The documentation to be
completed for VAT purposes in order to move goods in or out of a CCA or to provide
services in a CCA has also been included.
In utilising the schematic representation and the elaboration below, it is essential that
the following conditions and general principles are noted:
General
• All persons mentioned in the scenarios below are considered to be vendors in
the Republic except for a Foreign Supplier who is not conducting an
“enterprise” as defined in section 1(1) or a Foreign Purchaser.
• The movement of movable goods from and to a CCA has a VAT implication
only if there is a “supply” of the movable goods as defined in section 1(1).
• The application of the zero rate must be substantiated by the relevant
documentary evidence. In the instance where a vendor does not comply with
the documentary evidence requirements an adjustment must be made. In this
regard, the price charged in respect of the taxable supply of goods or services
is under section 64 deemed to include VAT at 14%. For more information
regarding documentary proof and adjustments to be made, refer to
Interpretation Note 31.
Imported goods
• Goods that were imported and entered for storage in a licensed Customs and
Excise storage warehouse, but were not entered for home consumption may
be supplied at the zero rate prior to the entry thereof for home consumption.
• The entry of movable goods into a licensed Customs and Excise storage
warehouse, whether the warehouse is located inside a CCA or outside a CCA
Proclamation No. R.6 in Government Gazette No. 39667 on 9 February 2016
Government Gazette No. 39667
but within the Republic, means that the goods are not entered for home
consumption.
• The entry of imported movable goods into a licensed Customs and Excise
manufacturing warehouse, whether the warehouse is located inside a CCA or
outside a CCA but within the Republic, means goods which are entered for
home consumption.
• Imported movable goods may not be supplied or moved from a licensed
Customs and Excise manufacturing warehouse (whether in the Republic or in
a CCA) to a licensed Customs and Excise storage warehouse (whether in the
Republic or in a CCA). The rationale for this limitation is that imported
movable goods cannot change its status from being entered for home
consumption to not being entered for home consumption.
• Imported goods supplied and moved from a licensed Customs and Excise
storage warehouse to a licensed Customs and Excise
manufacturing warehouse (that is, as indicated by Customs Procedure Codes
J80-40, J80-41 or J80-44), are regarded as being entered for home
consumption. The VAT implications are as follows, in the case of –
(a) imported movable goods which are to remain within a CCA, the entry is
exempt from VAT; and
(b) imported movable goods moving out of a CCA into the Republic, the VAT
implications depend on whether the goods are sold before or after being
cleared for home consumption.
Supplies to a CCAE/IDZ Operator by a vendor
• The zero-rating provisions only apply to goods supplied and physically
delivered, and services physically supplied to a CCAE/IDZ Operator in a
CCA.
• The supply by a vendor of fixed property situated in a CCA to a CCAE/IDZ
Operator is subject to VAT at the zero rate.
• The supply by a vendor of movable goods, where delivery of the goods takes
place outside of a CCA but in the Republic, or services supplied outside a
CCA to a CCAE/IDZ Operator is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
• It should be noted that locally supplied goods cannot be warehoused in a
licensed Customs and Excise storage warehouse. This is on the basis that
goods in a licensed Customs and Excise storage warehouse are not yet
entered for home consumption, and therefore cannot be supplied in the
Republic as free circulation goods.
Importation of goods by a CCAE or an IDZ Operator
• Goods imported into a CCA by a CCAE are exempt from VAT on importation.
• Goods imported into a CCA by an IDZ Operator for use in the construction
and maintenance of the infrastructure of the CCA are also exempt from VAT
on importation.
Supplies of goods or services by a CCAE or an IDZ Operator
• The supply of goods physically delivered in a CCA, or the supply of fixed
property situated in a CCA is zero-rated.
• The supply of services physically supplied in a CCA is zero-rated.
• The normal VAT principles apply in respect of the supply of goods and
services to recipients in the Republic, for example the supply is standard
rated, unless it is zero-rated under section 11 or exempt under section 12.
• The normal VAT principles also apply in respect of the export of goods.
Where goods are physically delivered to a recipient in an export country, the
supply may be zero-rated (refer to Interpretation Note 30 for “direct exports”).
Where movable goods are supplied and delivered to a recipient in the
Republic, VAT at the standard rate must be levied on the supply, except
where the vendor elects to supply the goods at the zero rate as provided for
in the Regulation.
4.1 Supply of imported movable goods by a RSA Storage Warehouse to a CCAE
Storage Warehouse
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods for re-warehousing in bond (SAD 500 and SAD 502 – E 43-40,
E 43-41, or E 43-44 / E 44-43).
VAT implications for the RSA Storage Warehouse
The RSA Storage Warehouse must levy VAT on the supply of the imported movable
goods at the zero rate under section 11(1)(u), as the imported movable goods are
supplied to the CCAE Storage Warehouse before such goods are entered for home
consumption.
VAT implications for the CCAE Storage Warehouse
There are no VAT implications.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods enter
the CCA:
• The RSA Storage Warehouse must issue a tax invoice at the zero rate.
• The RSA Storage Warehouse must issue a delivery note or other document
indicating that VAT was levied on the supply at the zero rate in order to
facilitate the entry of the goods into the CCA where a tax invoice is not issued
at the time the goods enter the CCA.
• The RSA Storage Warehouse must obtain and retain the documentary proof
required under section 11(3), read with Interpretation Note 31.
4.2 Supply of imported movable goods by a RSA Storage Warehouse to a CCAE
Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ Operator
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods ex-warehouse for rebate of duty (SAD 500 – Rebate
Item 498.01/02 – J 80-40, or J 80-41 or J 80-44).
VAT implications for the RSA Storage Warehouse
The RSA Storage Warehouse is supplying imported movable goods to a CCAE
Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ Operator. Therefore, the RSA Storage Warehouse
may supply the imported movable goods by either –
Before entry for home consumption
(a) levying VAT at the zero rate under section 11(1)(u) where the imported
movable goods are supplied to the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ
Operator before such goods are entered for home consumption (for example
the movable goods remain imported and entered for storage in a licensed
Customs and Excise storage warehouse); or
After entry for home consumption
(b) clearing the imported movable goods for importation into the Republic and
paying the VAT levied by SARS Customs under section 7(1)(b), and then
supplying the imported movable goods, at either:
(i) the standard rate under section 7(1)(a), where the CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ Operator or the CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ Operator’s cartage contractor collects the
imported movable goods from the RSA Storage Warehouse (for
example delivery takes place outside the CCA), and accounting for
output tax on the supply in the relevant VAT return; or
(ii) the zero rate under section 11(1)(m), where the RSA Storage
Warehouse or a cartage contractor appointed by the RSA Storage
Warehouse physically delivers the imported movable goods to the
CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ Operator in the CCA.
VAT implications for the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ Operator
Section 11(1)(u)
The supply is zero-rated under section 11(1)(u) as the imported movable goods are
not entered for home consumption. The subsequent entry of the imported movable
goods for home consumption will be exempt from VAT under section 13(3), read with
Item No. 498.01/00.00/01.00 (or Item No. 498.01/00.00/02.00 in the case of an IDZ
Operator) in paragraph 8 of Schedule 1 where the CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ Operator intends to import and enter the imported
movable goods for home consumption into a CCA.
Sections 11(1)(m), or exemption under section 13(3)
There are no VAT implications where the supply was zero-rated under
section 11(1)(m) or the goods were exempt on importation under section 13(3),
unless the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ Operator acquired such goods
for the purposes of which a deduction of input tax would have been denied under
section 17(2), or the goods are not wholly for consumption, use or supply in the
course of making taxable supplies. In this instance, such goods are deemed to be
supplied by the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ Operator under
section 18(10). An output tax adjustment must be made in the same tax period in
which such goods were acquired. Refer to 5.
Section 7(1)(a) or (b)
VAT levied under section 7(1)(a) or (b) on the acquisition of the goods may be
deducted to the extent it constitutes “input tax” as defined in section 1(1), subject to
sections 16(3)(a)(i), 16(2), 17 and 20.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods enter
the CCA:
• The RSA Storage Warehouse is required to issue a tax invoice to the CCAE
Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer at either –
(a) the zero under section 11(1)(u);
(b) the standard rate under section 7(1)(a); or
(c) the zero rate under section 11(1)(m).
• The RSA Storage Warehouse must issue a delivery note or other document
indicating that VAT was levied at either the standard rate or the zero rate in
order to facilitate the entry of the goods into the CCA where a tax invoice is
not issued at the time the goods enter the CCA.
• The RSA Storage Warehouse must obtain and retain the documentary proof
required under section 11(3), read with Interpretation Note 31 where the zero
rate is applied.
4.3 Supply of imported movable goods by a CCAE Storage Warehouse to a RSA
Storage Warehouse
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods for re-warehousing in bond. This clearance only applies to goods
which are subject to duty (SAD 500 and SAD 502 – E 43-40, or E 43-41, or E 43-44 /
E 44-43).
VAT implications for the CCAE Storage Warehouse
The CCAE Storage Warehouse must levy VAT on the supply of the imported
movable goods at the zero rate under section 11(1)(u), as the imported movable
goods are supplied to the RSA Storage Warehouse before the goods are entered for
home consumption.
VAT implications for the RSA Storage Warehouse
There are no VAT implications.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods exit the
CCA:
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must issue a tax invoice to the RSA Storage
Warehouse at the zero rate.
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must issue a delivery note or other document
indicating that VAT was levied at the zero rate in order to facilitate the exit of
the goods from the CCA where a tax invoice is not issued at the time the
goods exit the CCA.
• The CCA Storage Warehouse must obtain and retain the documentary proof
required under section 11(3), read with Interpretation Note 31.
4.4 Supply of movable goods by a Foreign Supplier to a CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer/ IDZ Operator where the movable goods are imported
and entered into a CCA
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods for importation for home consumption under rebate of duty.
CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer: SAD 500 – Rebate Item 498.01 – J 80-00, or
J 80-20.
IDZ Operator: SAD 500 – Rebate Item 498.02 – J 80-00, or J 80-20.
In the case of goods imported from Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia or Swaziland:
SAD 500 – D 37-00, SAD 502 transit and subsequently SAD 500 – Rebate
Item 498.01/02) – J 80-00.
VAT implications for the Foreign Supplier
There are no VAT implications.
VAT implications for the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ Operator
CCA Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
The importation of the movable goods is exempt from VAT under section 13(3), read
with Item No. 498.01/00.00/01.00 in paragraph 8 of Schedule 1.
IDZ Operator
The importation of the movable goods is exempt from VAT under section 13(3), read
with Item No. 498.01/00.00/02.00 in paragraph 8 of Schedule 1. The exemption only
applies to goods imported for use in the construction and maintenance of the
infrastructure of a CCA.
The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ Operator is deemed to have supplied
the goods under section 18(10) if such goods are acquired for the purposes of which
a deduction of input tax would have been denied under section 17(2), or the goods
are not wholly for consumption, use or supply in the course of making taxable
supplies. The output tax adjustment must be made in the same tax period in which
such goods were acquired. Refer to 5.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods enter
the CCA:
The Foreign Supplier will not issue a tax invoice as the Foreign Supplier is not a
vendor in the Republic. The Foreign Supplier will issue a commercial invoice or
similar document as envisaged in the Foreign Supplier’s tax legislation.
4.5 Supply of movable goods by a Foreign Supplier to a CCAE Storage Warehouse
where the movable goods are imported and entered into a CCA
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods for importation into a bonded warehouse (SAD 500 – E 40-00 /
E 42-00 and SAD 505)
In the case of goods imported from Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia or Swaziland:
SAD 500 – D 37-00, SAD 502 transit and subsequently SAD 500 – Rebate
Item 498.01 – J 80-00.
VAT implications for the Foreign Supplier
There are no VAT implications.
VAT implications for the CCAE Storage Warehouse
There are no VAT implications as the movable goods are imported and entered for
storage into a licensed Customs and Excise storage warehouse located in a CCA
and are therefore not entered for home consumption.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods enter
the CCA:
The Foreign Supplier will not issue a tax invoice as the Foreign Supplier is not a
vendor in the Republic. The Foreign Supplier will issue a commercial invoice or
similar document as envisaged in the Foreign Supplier’s tax legislation.
4.6 Supply of movable goods consigned or delivered by a CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer to a Recipient at an address in an export country –
Direct Export
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods for export (SAD 500 and SAD 505 – H 67-42, H 68-46 or H 68-
47, F 51-00, F 52-00 or F 52-46 and F 53-40).
In the case of goods exported to Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia or Swaziland:
SAD 500, SAD 502 transit and SAD 500.
VAT implications for the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer is directly in control of the exportation and
delivery of the movable goods to an address in an export country, either by using the
CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer’s own mode of transport or by engaging a
cartage contractor. The supply is zero-rated under section 11(1)(a)(i), read with
paragraph (a) of the definition of “exported” in section 1(1).
The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must obtain and retain the documentary
proof required under section 11(3) read with Interpretation Note 30 in order to
substantiate the zero rate.
VAT implications for the Recipient
There are no VAT implications.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods exit the
CCA:
• The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a tax invoice and levy
VAT at the zero rate.
• The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a delivery note or other
document indicating that VAT was levied at the zero rate in order to facilitate
the exit of the goods from the CCA where a tax invoice is not issued at the
time the goods exit the CCA.
• The export falls within the ambit of a direct export. The CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer must therefore obtain and retain the relevant
documentary proof under section 11(3) read with Interpretation Note 30.
4.7 Supply of movable goods by a CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer to a
Qualifying Purchaser who takes delivery of the movable goods in the Republic
and subsequently exports the movable goods to an export country – Indirect
export – Part One of the Regulation.
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods for export (SAD 500 – J 83-80 and SAD 505).
In the case of exports to Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia or Swaziland: SAD 500 –
H 61-00, and SAD 502 transit.
VAT implications for the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must levy VAT at the standard rate under
section 7(1)(a) as the Qualifying Purchaser initially takes delivery of the movable
goods in the Republic (for example the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer has no
control over the actual export).
VAT implications for the Qualifying Purchaser
In terms of proviso (bb) to section 11(1)(a)(ii), read with paragraph (d) of the
definition of “exported” in section 1(1) and section 44(9) –
(a) in the case of a designated commercial port where the VRA is present, the
Qualifying Purchaser may submit a claim to the VRA, for a refund of the VAT
levied by the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer where the Qualifying
Purchaser exports the movable goods, or
(b) in the case of a designated commercial port where the VRA is not present,
the Qualifying Purchaser may submit a postal claim to the VRA for a refund of
the VAT levied, after the movable goods have been imported into the export
country where the Qualifying Purchaser’s cartage contractor exports the
movable goods.
The Qualifying Purchaser must ensure compliance with all the relevant requirements
set out in Part One of the Regulation. For example, the movable goods must be
exported within 90 days of the earlier of the date of the CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer’s tax invoice or the date of any payment of the consideration,
and the request for a refund, together with the relevant documents must be submitted
to the VRA no later than 90 days from the date of export.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods exit the
CCA:
• The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a tax invoice to the
Qualifying Purchaser showing that VAT was levied at the standard rate under
section 7(1)(a).
• The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a delivery note or other
document indicating that VAT was levied at the standard rate (the delivery
note is not accepted for VAT refund purposes) where a tax invoice is not
issued at the time the goods exit the CCA.
4.8 Supply of movable goods by a CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer to a
Qualifying Purchaser whereby the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
ensures that the movable goods are initially delivered to a designated
commercial port from where the Qualifying Purchaser or the Qualifying
Purchaser’s cartage contractor will export the movable goods – Indirect
export – Part Two – Section A of the Regulation
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods for export (SAD 500 and SAD 505 – J 83-80)
Goods exported to Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia or Swaziland: SAD 500, SAD 502
(transit) and SAD 500 – H 61-00.
VAT implications for the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer may elect to supply the movable goods at
the zero rate under section 11(1)(a)(ii), read with paragraph (d) of the definition of
“exported” in section 1(1). In making this election, the CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer must ensure that the movable goods are delivered to a
designated commercial port.
VAT implications for the Qualifying Purchaser
There are no VAT implications.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods exit the
CCA:
• The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a tax invoice and may
levy VAT at the zero rate.
• The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a delivery note or other
document indicating that VAT was levied at the zero rate in order to facilitate
the exit of the goods from the CCA where a tax invoice is not issued at the
time the goods exit the CCA.
• The export is an indirect export. The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
must therefore obtain and retain the documentary proof as stipulated in Part
Two – Section A of the Regulation.
4.9 Supply of imported movable goods by a CCAE Storage Warehouse to a
Foreign Purchaser where such goods will be exported by either party
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods for export (SAD 500 and SAD 505 – H 67-42, H 68-46 or H 68-
47, F 51-00, F 52-00 or F 52-46 and F 53-40).
Exports to Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia or Swaziland: SAD 500 – A 11-40, SAD 502
(transit) and SAD 500 – H 61-00.
VAT implications for the CCAE Storage Warehouse
The CCAE Storage Warehouse must levy VAT on the supply of the movable goods
at the zero rate under section 11(1)(u), as the imported movable goods are supplied
to the Foreign Purchaser prior to the goods being entered for home consumption.
VAT implications for the Foreign Purchaser
There are no VAT implications, unless the Foreign Purchaser enters the movable
goods for home consumption which will result in VAT on importation being levied at
the standard rate under section 7(1)(b).
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods exit the
CCA:
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must issue a tax invoice and levy VAT at the
zero rate.
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must issue a delivery note or other document
indicating that VAT was levied at the zero rate in order to facilitate the exit of
the goods from the CCA where a tax invoice is not issued at the time the
goods exit the CCA.
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must obtain and retain the documentary proof
required under section 11(3), read with Interpretation Note 31.
4.10 Supply of imported or locally sourced movable goods by a CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer to a RSA Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
Customs treatment
Transfer of rebate goods between Rebate Stockist/Manufacturers (SAD 500 – J 81-
80 or DA 62).
There is no customs treatment in respect of locally sourced movable goods.
VAT implications for the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
The supply of movable goods (whether imported or locally sourced) by the CCAE
Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer to a RSA Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer is subject to
VAT at the standard rate under section 7(1)(a). The CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer must account for output tax on the supply in the relevant VAT
return.
VAT implications for the RSA Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
The RSA Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer is entitled to deduct the VAT paid on the
acquisition of the imported or locally sourced movable goods to the extent it qualifies
as “input tax”, subject to certain documentary requirements.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods exit the
CCA:
• The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a tax invoice showing
VAT levied at the standard rate under section 7(1)(a).
• The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a delivery note or other
document indicating that VAT was levied at the standard rate in order to
facilitate the exit of the goods from the CCA where a tax invoice is not issued
at the time the goods exit the CCA.
• The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must complete a VAT267 form in
respect of the movable goods.
4.11 Supply of imported movable goods by a RSA Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer to
a CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods for rebate – transfer of liability (SAD 500 – J 81-80).
VAT implications for the RSA Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
On supplying the imported movable goods, the RSA Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
must levy VAT at either―
(a) the standard rate under section 7(1)(a), where the CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer or the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer’s cartage
contractor collects the imported movable goods from the RSA Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer (for example delivery takes place outside the CCA),
and account for output tax on the supply in the relevant VAT return; or
(b) the zero rate under section 11(1)(m), where the RSA Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer or a cartage contractor appointed by the RSA Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer physically delivers the imported movable goods to the
CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer in the CCA.
VAT implications for the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
VAT levied at the standard rate
The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer is entitled to deduct the VAT levied at the
standard rate on the acquisition of the goods to the extent it qualifies as “input tax” as
defined in section 1(1), subject to sections 16(3)(a)(i), 16(2), 17 and 20.
VAT levied at the zero rate
There are no VAT implications for the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer where
VAT was levied at the zero rate, unless the goods are acquired for the purposes of
which a deduction of input tax would have been denied under section 17(2) or the
goods are not wholly for consumption, use or supply in the course of making taxable
supplies. In this instance, the goods are deemed to be supplied by the CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer under section 18(10). An output tax adjustment must be made
in the same tax period in which the goods were acquired. Refer to 5.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods enter
the CCA:
• The RSA Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a tax invoice to the CCAE
Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer at either the –
(i) standard rate under section 7(1)(a); or
(ii) zero rate under section 11(1)(m).
• The RSA Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a delivery note or other
document indicating that VAT was levied at either the standard rate or the
zero rate in order to facilitate the entry of the goods into the CCA where a tax
invoice is not issued at the time the goods enter the CCA.
• The RSA Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must obtain and retain the
documentary proof required under section 11(3), read with Interpretation
Note 31 where the zero rate is applied.
4.12 Supply of movable goods by a Supplying Vendor to a CCAE/IDZ Operator
where the CCAE/IDZ Operator, or the CCAE/IDZ Operator’s cartage contractor
takes delivery of the movable goods outside a CCA but within the Republic
Customs treatment
No Customs treatment. Movement of goods in free circulation.
VAT implications for the Supplying Vendor
The supply of the movable goods is subject to VAT at the standard rate under
section 7(1)(a).
VAT implications for the CCAE or the IDZ Operator
The CCAE or the IDZ Operator is entitled to deduct the VAT on the goods acquired
to the extent that it qualifies as “input tax” as defined in section 1(1) subject to
sections 16(3)(a)(i), 16(2), 17 and 20.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods enter
the CCA:
• The Supplying Vendor is required to issue a tax invoice showing VAT levied
at the standard rate under section 7(1)(a).
• The Supplying Vendor must issue a delivery note or other document
indicating that VAT was levied at the standard rate in order to facilitate the
entry of the goods into the CCA where a tax invoice is not issued at the time
the goods enter the CCA.
• The CCAE/IDZ Operator must complete a VAT267 form.
4.13 Supply of movable goods by a Supplying Vendor to a CCAE/IDZ Operator
where the Supplying Vendor/Supplying Vendor’s cartage contractor physically
delivers the movable goods to the CCAE/IDZ Operator in a CCA
Customs treatment
No Customs treatment. Movement of goods in free circulation.
VAT implications for the Supplying Vendor
The Supplying Vendor must zero rate the supply under section 11(1)(m) where the
Supplying Vendor/Supplying Vendor’s cartage contractor delivers the movable goods
to a CCAE/IDZ Operator in a CCA.
VAT implications for the CCAE or the IDZ Operator
There are no VAT implications for the CCAE/IDZ Operator as VAT is levied at the
zero rate, unless the CCAE/IDZ Operator acquires goods for the purposes of which a
deduction of input tax would have been denied under section 17(2), or the goods are
not wholly for consumption, use or supply in the course of making taxable supplies.
In this instance, the goods are deemed to be supplied by the CCAE/IDZ Operator
under section 18(10). The output tax adjustment must be made in the same tax
period in which the goods were acquired. Refer to 5.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods enter
the CCA:
• The Supplying Vendor must issue a tax invoice and levy VAT at the zero rate.
• The Supplying Vendor must issue a delivery note or other document
indicating that VAT was levied at the zero rate in order to facilitate the entry of
the goods into the CCA where a tax invoice is not issued at the time the
goods enter the CCA.
• The Supplying Vendor/Supplying Vendor’s cartage contractor must complete
a VAT267 form.
• The Supplying Vendor must obtain and retain the documentary proof required
under section 11(3), read with Interpretation Note 31.
4.14 Supply of movable goods by a Supplying Vendor to a CCAE/IDZ Operator in
terms of a rental agreement, charter party or agreement for chartering and
such goods are used exclusively in a CCA
Customs treatment
No Customs treatment. Movement of goods in free circulation.
VAT Implications for the Supplying Vendor
The Supplying Vendor must levy VAT at the zero rate under section 11(1)(c) on the
supply of the movable goods.
It is important to note that section 11(1)(c) excludes the supply of a “motor car” as
defined in section 1(1). The supply of a “motor car” to a CCAE/IDZ Operator is
therefore always subject to VAT at the standard rate under section 7(1)(a).
VAT implications for the CCAE/IDZ Operator
There are no VAT implications for the CCAE/IDZ Operator as VAT is levied at the
zero rate, unless the CCAE/IDZ Operator acquires goods for the purposes of which a
deduction of input tax would have been denied under section 17(2) or the goods are
not wholly for consumption, use or supply in the course of making taxable supplies.
In this instance, the goods are deemed to be supplied by the CCAE/IDZ Operator
under section 18(10). The output tax adjustment must be made in the same tax
period in which the goods were acquired. Refer to 5.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods enter
the CCA:
• The Supplying Vendor must issue a tax invoice to the CCAE/IDZ Operator
and levy VAT at the zero rate.
• The Supplying Vendor must issue a delivery note or other document
indicating that VAT was levied at the zero rate in order to facilitate the entry of
the goods into the CCA where a tax invoice is not issued at the time the
goods enter the CCA.
• The Supplying Vendor, the CCAE or the IDZ Operator must complete a
VAT267 form.
• The Supplying Vendor must obtain and retain the documentary proof required
under section 11(3), read with Interpretation Note 31 where the zero rate is
applied.
4.15 Supply of services that are physically rendered in a CCA by a Supplying
Vendor to a CCAE/ IDZ Operator
Customs treatment
No Customs treatment. Services are being supplied.
VAT implications for the Supplying Vendor
The supply is subject to VAT at the zero rate under section 11(2)(k) where the
Supplying Vendor physically renders the services in a CCA.
VAT implications for the CCAE/IDZ Operator
There are no VAT implications for the CCAE/IDZ Operator as VAT is levied at the
zero rate, unless the CCAE/IDZ Operator acquires the services for the purposes of
which a deduction of input tax would have been denied under section 17(2) or the
services are not wholly for consumption, use or supply in the course of making
taxable supplies. In this instance, the services are deemed to be supplied by the
CCAE/IDZ Operator under section 18(10). The output tax adjustment must be made
in the same tax period in which the goods were acquired. Refer to 6.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the Supplying
Vendor enters the CCA:
• The Supplying Vendor must produce a job card or an order, together with an
inventory of the movable goods and equipment which enters the CCA for
purposes of performing the relevant services.
• The Supplying Vendor must complete a VAT267 form.
• The Supplying Vendor must issue a tax invoice and levy VAT at the zero rate.
• The Supplying Vendor must obtain and retain the documentary proof required
under section 11(3), read with Interpretation Note 31.
4.16 Movable goods originally supplied in terms of a rental agreement, charter
agreement or agreement for charter that are subsequently returned by a CCAE
to the Supplying Vendor
Customs treatment
No Customs treatment. Movement of goods in free circulation.
VAT implications for the Supplying Vendor
There are no VAT implications.
VAT implications for the CCAE
There are no VAT implications.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods exit the
CCA:
• A copy of the relevant page of the VAT267 form completed in respect of the
entry of the goods into the CCA, together with the completed copy of the
VAT267 form when the movable goods exit the CCA.
• A delivery note, goods returned note or a document to indicate that the goods
are being returned to the Supplying Vendor.
4.17 Supply of imported movable goods by a CCAE Storage Warehouse to a
Receiving Vendor in the Republic
4.17.1 Imported movable goods are cleared for home consumption prior to being
supplied to a Receiving Vendor in the Republic
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods for home consumption bringing duty to account (SAD 500 –
A 11-40).
VAT implications for the CCAE Storage Warehouse
The imported goods must first be entered for home consumption before it can be sold
locally. The CCAE Storage Warehouse is therefore supplying the imported movable
goods to a Receiving Vendor in the Republic. The clearance of the goods for home
consumption by the CCAE Storage Warehouse is subject to VAT at the standard rate
under section 7(1)(b).
The CCAE Storage Warehouse is entitled to deduct the VAT paid on importation to
the extent it qualifies as “input tax” as defined in section 1(1) subject to
sections 16(3)(a)(iii), 16(2)(d), and 17.
The CCAE Storage Warehouse must levy VAT at the standard rate under
section 7(1)(a) on the supply.
VAT implications for the Receiving Vendor
The Receiving Vendor is entitled to deduct the VAT incurred on the acquisition of the
goods to the extent it qualifies as “input tax” as defined in section 1(1) subject to
sections 16(3)(a)(iii), 16(2)(d), and 17 and 20.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods exit the
CCA:
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must issue a tax invoice and levy VAT at the
standard rate under section 7(1)(a).
• Where a tax invoice is not issued at the time the goods exit the CCA, the
CCAE Storage Warehouse must issue a delivery note or other document
indicating that VAT was levied at the standard rate in order to facilitate the
exit of the goods from the CCA.
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must complete a VAT267 form.
4.17.2 Imported movable goods are supplied to a Receiving Vendor prior to the goods
being cleared for home consumption
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods for re-warehousing in bond (SAD 500 and SAD 502 – E 43-40, or
E 43-41, or E 43-44/E 44-43)
VAT implications for the CCAE Storage Warehouse
The CCAE Storage Warehouse must levy VAT on the supply of the movable goods
at the zero rate under section 11(1)(u).
VAT implications for the Receiving Vendor
There are no VAT implications, unless the Receiving Vendor enters the imported
movable goods for home consumption which will result in VAT being levied on the
importation under section 7(1)(b).
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods exit the
CCA:
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must issue a tax invoice to the Receiving
Vendor and levy VAT at the zero rate.
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must issue a delivery note or other document
indicating that VAT was levied at the zero rate in order to facilitate the exit of
the goods from the CCA where a tax invoice is not issued at the time the
goods exit the CCA.
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must obtain and retain the documentary proof
required under section 11(3), read with Interpretation Note 31.
4.18 Supply of movable goods by a CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer to a
Receiving Vendor in the Republic
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods for home consumption bringing duty to account (SAD 500 –
A 11-40).
VAT implications for the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
The supply of goods or goods manufactured from raw materials by a CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer to a Receiving Vendor in the Republic is subject to VAT under
section 7(1)(a).
VAT implications for the Receiving Vendor
The Receiving Vendor is entitled to deduct the VAT on the goods or raw material
acquired to the extent it qualifies as “input tax” as defined in section 1(1), subject to
sections 16(3)(a)(i), 16(2), 17 and 20.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods exit the
CCA:
• The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a tax invoice to the
Receiving Vendor and levy VAT at the standard rate under section 7(1)(a).
• The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a delivery note or other
document indicating that VAT was levied at the standard rate in order to
facilitate the exit of the goods from the CCA where a tax invoice is not issued
at the time the goods exit the CCA.
• The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must complete a VAT267 form.
4.19 Deemed supply of goods by a CCAE/IDZ Operator where imported or locally
sourced movable goods are temporarily removed from a place in a CCA to a
place outside the CCA, situated in the Republic, and those goods are not
returned to the CCA within 30 days of removal or within a period arranged in
writing with the Controller
A CCAE/IDZ Operator temporarily removes movable goods from a place in a CCA to
a place outside the CCA, but in the Republic (for example, the movable goods have
to be repaired), and those goods are not returned to the CCA within 30 days of being
removed from the CCA or within a period arranged in writing with the Controller.
Customs treatment
Imported movable goods – voucher of correction to be processed bringing duty to
account (SAD 500 – A 11-40).
In the case of locally sourced movable goods, there is no Customs treatment –
movement of goods in free circulation.
VAT implications for the Supplying Vendor
The Supplying Vendor performing the repair service must levy VAT at the standard
rate under section 7(1)(a).
VAT implications for the CCAE
The CCAE/IDZ Operator must process a voucher of correction to bring duty to
account where imported movable goods are moved out of the CCA.
The CCAE/IDZ Operator is entitled to deduct the VAT levied on the supply of the
services rendered outside the CCA to the extent it qualifies as “input tax” as defined
in section 1(1) subject to sections 16(3)(a)(i), 16(2), 17 and 20. As the imported or
locally sourced movable goods are, however, not returned within the required time
period (for example 30 days from being removed or a period arranged in writing with
the Controller), the CCAE/IDZ Operator is deemed under section 8(24) to have
supplied such goods in the course or furtherance of carrying on an enterprise. The
supply is under section 9(11) deemed to take place on the last day of the applicable
period as contemplated in section 8(24) and the consideration in money is, under
section 10(25), deemed to be the open market value of those goods on the last day
on which the 30 day period (or the last day of the extended period which was
approved by the Controller) expires.
The CCAE/IDZ Operator is entitled to a deduction under section 16(3)(n) equal to the
tax fraction of the lesser of the amount contemplated in section 10(25) or the open
market value of the goods on the date the goods are subsequently returned to the
CCAE/IDZ Operator, or supplied by the CCAE/IDZ Operator after expiry of the time
period referred to in section 8(24).
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods exit the
CCA:
• The CCAE must complete a VAT267 form when the imported movable goods
exit the CCA to record the temporary removal from the CCA for specific
purposes.
• A delivery note, an order or a document to indicate that the imported movable
goods are being removed from the CCA in order to perform services in
respect thereof.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods re-enter
the CCA:
• The Supplying Vendor must issue a tax invoice and levy VAT at the standard
rate under section 7(1)(a).
• The Supplying Vendor must issue a delivery note or other document
indicating that VAT was levied at the standard rate in order to facilitate the re-
entry of the goods into the CCA where a tax invoice is not issued at the time
the goods re-enter the CCA.
• A VAT267 form when the movable goods re-enter the CCA to record the
permanent return thereof to the CCA.
Example 1 – Goods temporarily removed and not returned in time
A CCAE removes a facsimile machine, used in the course of making taxable
supplies, from the CCA, and delivers it to a supplier in the Republic to be repaired.
The facsimile machine is not returned to the CCA within 30 days of its removal. No
alternate arrangement is made with the Controller to extend the 30 day period.
The CCAE is liable to account for output tax on the open market value of the
facsimile machine, calculated at the end of the 30 day period (or the last day of the
extended period which was approved by the Controller). For example, the facsimile
machine has an open market value of R1000. When it leaves the CCA, it is only
valued at R500 due to it requiring repairs. At the end of the 30 day period, the open
market value is R500 as the facsimile machine has not been repaired. The CCAE
has to account for output tax on R500 amounting to R61,40 in the tax period when
the 30 day period (or the last day of the extended period which was approved by the
Controller) expires.
4.20 A Vendor permanently moves imported movable goods out of a CCAE Storage
Warehouse to the Vendor’s retail outlet situated in the Republic but outside a
CCA
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods for home consumption bringing duty to account (SAD 500 –
A 11-40).
VAT Implications for the Vendor
The goods must be entered for home consumption as the imported movable goods
are being removed from a CCAE Storage Warehouse to a place in the Republic but
outside a CCA. The entry of the goods for home consumption by the vendor is
subject to VAT at the standard rate under section 7(1)(b).
The vendor is entitled to a deduction of the VAT paid on the imported movable goods
to the extent that it qualifies as “input tax” as defined in section 1(1), subject to
sections 16(3)(a)(iii), 16(2)(d), 17 and 20.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods exit the
CCA:
• The vendor must complete a VAT267 form when the imported movable goods
exit the CCA.
• A delivery note, an order or a document to indicate that the imported movable
goods are being removed from the CCA to the vendor’s retail outlet outside
the CCA in order to facilitate the exit of the goods from the CCA.
4.21 Supply of imported movable goods by a Supplying CCAE Storage Warehouse
to a Receiving CCAE Storage Warehouse in the same or a different CCA
Customs treatment
Clearance of goods in bond for removal for re-warehousing (SAD 500 – E 41-
41/E 43-40).
VAT implications for the Supplying CCAE Storage Warehouse
The Supplying CCAE Storage Warehouse must levy VAT on the supply of the
imported movable goods at the zero rate under section 11(1)(u), as the goods are
being supplied to the Receiving CCAE Storage Warehouse before such goods are
entered for home consumption.
VAT implications for the Receiving CCAE Storage Warehouse
There are no VAT implications, as the supply was subject to the zero rate..
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods are
supplied (in the case of the same CCA) or exit the CCA in the case of a
different CCA:
• The Supplying CCAE Storage Warehouse is required to issue a tax invoice
and to levy VAT at the zero rate.
• The Supplying CCAE Storage Warehouse must issue a delivery note or other
document indicating that VAT was levied at the zero rate in order to facilitate
the exit of the goods from the CCA where a tax invoice is not issued at the
time the goods move within or exit the CCA.
• The Supplying CCAE Storage Warehouse must complete a VAT267 form
when the imported movable goods are supplied (in the case of the same
CCA) or exit the CCA in the case of a different CCA.
• The Supplying CCAE Storage Warehouse must obtain and retain the
documentary proof required under section 11(3), read with Interpretation
Note 31.
4.22 Supply of movable goods by a Supplying CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
to a Receiving CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer in the same CCA (or in a
different CCA)
Customs treatment
Transfer of rebate goods between Rebate Stockist/Manufacturers (SAD 500 – J 81-
80).
VAT implications for the Supplying CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
On supplying the movable goods, the Supplying CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
must levy VAT at either –
(a) the standard rate under section 7(1)(a), where the Receiving CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer or the Receiving CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer’s
cartage contractor collects the movable goods from the Supplying CCAE
Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer; or
(b) the zero rate under section 11(1)(m), where the Supplying CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer or a cartage contractor appointed by the Supplying
CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer physically delivers the movable goods to
the Receiving CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer in a CCA.
The Supplying CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must obtain and retain the
documentary proof required under section 11(3), read with Interpretation Note 31
where the zero rate is applied.
VAT implications for the Receiving CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
VAT levied at the standard rate
The Receiving CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer is entitled to deduct the VAT
levied at the standard rate on the acquisition of the goods to the extent it qualifies as
“input tax” as defined in section 1(1), subject to sections 16(3)(a)(i), 16(2), 17 and 20.
VAT levied at the zero rate
There are no VAT implications for the Receiving CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
where VAT was levied at the zero rate, unless the goods are acquired for the
purposes of which a deduction of input tax would have been denied under
section 17(2) or the goods are not wholly for consumption, use or supply in the
course of making taxable supplies. In this instance, the goods are deemed to be
supplied by the Receiving CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer under section 18(10).
An output tax adjustment must be made in the same tax period in which the goods
were acquired. Refer to 5.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods are
supplied (in the case of the same CCA) or exit the CCA in the case of a
different CCA:
• The Supplying CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a tax invoice
to the Receiving CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer at either the –
(i) standard rate under section 7(1)(a); or
(ii) zero rate under section 11(1)(m).
• The Supplying CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must issue a delivery
note or other document indicating that VAT was levied at either the standard
rate or the zero rate in order to facilitate the exit of the goods from the CCA
where a tax invoice has not been issued at the time the goods move within or
exit the CCA.
• The Supplying CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must complete a VAT267
form when the imported movable goods are supplied (in the case of the same
CCA) or exit the CCA in the case of a different CCA.
• The Supplying CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer must obtain and retain
the documentary proof required under section 11(3), read with Interpretation
Note 31 where the zero rate is applied.
4.23 Supply of imported movable goods by a CCAE Storage Warehouse to a CCAE
Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer in the same CCA (or in a different CCA)
Customs treatment
Clearance ex warehouse under rebate of duty. Entry for home consumption
(SAD 500 – Rebate Item 498 – J 80-40).
VAT implications for the CCAE Storage Warehouse
Before entry for home consumption
The supply will be zero-rated under section 11(1)(u) where the CCAE Storage
warehouse supplies the goods to a CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer prior to the
goods being entered for home consumption.
After entry for home consumption
The entry of the goods for home consumption by the CCAE Storage Warehouse is
exempt from VAT under section 13(3), read with Item No. 498.01/00.00/01.00 in
paragraph 8 of Schedule 1 where the CCAE Storage Warehouse is supplying the
imported movable goods to a CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer after the goods
have been entered for home consumption.
On supplying the imported movable goods, the CCAE Storage Warehouse must levy
and account for output tax in the relevant VAT return at either the –
(a) standard rate under section 7(1)(a), where the CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer or the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer’s cartage
contractor collects the goods from the CCAE Storage Warehouse; or
(b) zero rate under section 11(1)(m), where the CCAE Storage Warehouse or a
cartage contractor appointed by the CCAE Storage Warehouse physically
delivers the goods.
VAT implications for the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer
VAT levied at the zero rate
There are no VAT implications for the CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer where
VAT was levied at the zero rate, unless the goods are acquired for the purposes of
which a deduction of input tax would have been denied under section 17(2) or the
goods are not wholly for consumption, use or supply in the course of making taxable
supplies. In this instance, the goods are deemed to be supplied by the CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer under section 18(10). An output tax adjustment must be made
in the same tax period in which the goods were acquired. Refer to 5.
VAT levied at the standard rate
The CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer is entitled to deduct the VAT levied at the
standard rate on the acquisition of the goods to the extent it qualifies as “input tax” as
defined in section 1(1), subject to sections 16(3)(a)(i), 16(2), 17 and 20.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods are
supplied (in the case of the same CCA) or exit the CCA and enter another CCA
(in the case of a different CCA):
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must issue a tax invoice to the CCAE Rebate
Stockist/Manufacturer as follows –
(i) at the zero rate under section 11(1)(u) where the imported movable
goods are supplied before being entered for home consumption;
(ii) where the imported movable goods are entered for home
consumption –
(a) at the standard rate under section 7(1)(a); or
(b) at the zero rate under section 11(1)(m).
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must issue a delivery note or other document
indicating that VAT was levied at either the standard rate or the zero rate in
order to facilitate the exit of the goods from the CCA where a tax invoice has
not been issued at the time the goods move within or exit the CCA and enter
another CCA.
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must complete a VAT267 form when the
imported movable goods are supplied (in the case of the same CCA) or exit
the CCA in the case of a different CCA.
• The CCAE Storage Warehouse must obtain and retain the documentary proof
required under section 11(3), read with Interpretation Note 31 where the zero
rate is applied.
4.24 Supply of movable goods in terms of a rental agreement, charter party or
agreement for chartering by a Supplying CCAE to a Receiving CCAE for
exclusive use in the same CCA or another CCA
Customs treatment
No Customs treatment. Movement of goods in free circulation.
VAT Implications for the Supplying CCAE
The Supplying CCAE must levy VAT at the zero rate on the supply of the movable
goods under section 11(1)(c).
In applying the zero rate the Supplying CCAE must obtain and retain the relevant
documentary proof as determined under section 11(3), read with Interpretation
Note 31.
It is important to note that section 11(1)(c) excludes the supply of a “motor car” as
defined in section 1(1). The supply of a “motor car” to a CCAE/IDZ Operator is
therefore always subject to VAT at the standard rate under section 7(1)(a).
VAT implications for the Receiving CCAE
Goods acquired for the purposes of which a deduction of input tax would have been
denied under section 17(2), or goods not wholly for consumption, use or supply in the
course of making taxable supplies are deemed to be supplied by the Receiving
CCAE under section 18(10). The Receiving CCAE must make an output tax
adjustment in the same tax period in which such goods were acquired. Refer to 5.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the goods are
supplied (in the case of the same CCA) or exit the CCA and enter another CCA
(in the case of a different CCA):
• The Supplying CCAE must issue a tax invoice at the zero rate.
• The Supplying CCAE must issue a delivery note or other document indicating
that VAT was levied at the zero rate in order to facilitate the movement of the
goods within the same CCA or on exiting one CCA to enter another CCA
where a tax invoice has not been issued at the time the goods move within or
exit the CCA.
• The Supplying CCAE must complete a VAT267 form when the movable
goods are supplied within the same CCA, or for when the goods exit and
enter another CCA.
• The Supplying CCAE must obtain and retain the documentary proof required
under section 11(3), read with Interpretation Note 31.
4.25 Supply of services by a Supplying CCAE which are physically rendered to a
Receiving CCAE in the same CCA or another CCA
VAT implications for the Supplying CCAE
The supply is subject to VAT at the zero rate under section 11(2)(k) as the Supplying
CCAE physically renders the services in a CCA.
VAT implications for the Receiving CCAE
There are no VAT implications for the Receiving CCAE where VAT was levied at the
zero rate, unless the services are acquired for the purposes of which a deduction of
input tax would have been denied under section 17(2), or the services are not wholly
for the consumption, use or supply in the course of making taxable supplies. In this
instance, the services are deemed to be supplied by the Receiving CCAE under
section 18(10). An output tax adjustment must be made in the same tax period in
which the goods were acquired. Refer to 5.
Documentation to be available for VAT purposes at the time the services are
physically rendered within the same CCA or in another CCA:
• The Supplying CCAE is required to issue a tax invoice to the Receiving CCAE
and levy VAT at the zero rate under section 11(2)(k).
• The Supplying CCAE must produce a job card or an order, together with an
inventory of the movable goods and equipment which are required in order to
perform the services where the services are to be performed in another CCA.
• The Supplying CCAE must complete a VAT267 form.
• The Supplying CCAE must obtain and retain the documentary proof required
under section 11(3), read with Interpretation Note 31.
4.26 Supply of fixed property situated in a CCA to an IDZ Operator/CCAE
VAT implications for the IDZ Operator
As the vendor is supplying fixed property situated in a CCA to an IDZ
Operator/CCAE, the supply is subject to VAT at the zero rate under
section 11(1)(mA).
In applying the zero rate the vendor must obtain and retain the relevant documentary
proof as determined under section 11(3), read with Interpretation Note 31.
VAT implications for the IDZ Operator/CCAE
There are no VAT implications for the IDZ Operator/CCAE where VAT was levied at
the zero rate, unless the fixed property is acquired for the purposes of which a
deduction of input tax would have been denied under section 17(2), or the fixed
property is not wholly for consumption, use or supply in the course of making taxable
supplies. In this instance, the fixed property is deemed to be supplied by the IDZ
Operator/CCAE under section 18(10). An output tax adjustment must be made in the
same tax period in which the goods were acquired. Refer to 5.
5. Output tax adjustment to be made where movable goods, services or fixed
property are acquired by a CCAE/IDZ Operator at the zero rate/exempt from
VAT on importation and a deduction of input tax would have been denied
under section 17(2) on such acquisition – section 18(10)
In instances where a CCAE/IDZ Operator acquires movable goods, services or fixed
property at the zero rate or those goods or services are exempt from VAT on
importation and a deduction of input tax would have been denied under
section 17(2), such movable goods, services or fixed property are deemed to be
supplied by the CCAE/IDZ Operator under section 18(10). The CCAE/IDZ Operator
must make an output tax adjustment in the same tax period in which such movable
goods, services or fixed property were acquired in accordance with the formula:
A×B
in which formula –
“A” represents the rate of tax levied under section 7(1); and
“B” represents –
(a) the cost to the CCAE or IDZ Operator of the acquisition of those goods or
services which were supplied to the CCAE or IDZ Operator under
sections 11(1)(c), 11(1)(m), 11(1)(mA) or 11(2)(k); or
(b) the value to be placed on the importation of goods into the Republic as
determined under section 13(2).
The effect of the adjustment is to ensure that the standard rate of VAT is effectively
levied on movable goods, services or fixed property where the provisions of
section 17(2) are applicable.
Example 2 – Movable goods acquired at the zero rate and input tax denied
A CCAE purchases a microwave oven for R2 000 at the zero rate under
section 11(1)(m). The microwave oven was acquired by the CCAE for use by
employees.
The microwave oven has been acquired for purposes for which a deduction of input
tax would have been denied under section 17(2). Therefore, the CCAE is liable to
account for output tax on the cost of the acquisition of the microwave oven. The cost
to the CCAE of the acquisition of the microwave oven is R2 000.
The output tax to be declared by the CCAE is calculated as follows:
A×B
With “A” being the 14% VAT rate and “B” being the R2 000 cost of the acquisition of
the microwave oven –
14% × R2 000 = R280
The CCAE has to account for output tax amounting to R280 in the same tax period in
which the microwave oven was acquired.
Example 3 – Movable goods acquired exempt on importation and input tax
denied
A CCAE imports a “motor car” as defined in section 1(1) for use in its business
activities in a CCA. The customs value, including duty levied in terms of the Customs
and Excise Act and the 10 percent upliftment, for the purposes of section 13(2) is
R140 000.
As the motor car is being imported into a CCA, the importation is exempt from VAT
under section 13(3), read with Item No. 498.00 in paragraph 8 of Schedule 1.
As the imported goods comprise a “motor car” as defined in section 1(1) and an input
tax deduction is denied under section 17(2), the CCAE is liable to account for output
tax on the value placed on the importation as determined under section 13(2). The
value placed on the importation is in this case the customs value for the purposes of
section 13(2) of R140 000.
The output tax to be declared by the CCAE is calculated as follows:
AxB
With “A” being the 14% VAT rate and “B” being the R140 000 value placed on the
importation –
14% × R140 000 = R19 600
The CCAE has to account for output tax amounting to R19 600 in the same tax
period in which the motor car was imported.
6. Conclusion
This interpretation note endeavours to provide guidance and clarity on the VAT
implications of transactions where goods and/or services are supplied to and/or from
a CCA.
Should further clarity on any of the matters dealt with in this interpretation note be
required, it is recommended that an application for a VAT ruling or VAT class ruling
be submitted to the Commissioner either by e-mail to
[email protected] or
by facsimile on +27 86 540 9390. The application must be accompanied by a
completed VAT301 form and must comply with the provisions of section 79 of the
Tax Administration Act, No. 28 of 2011, excluding section 79(4)(f), (k) and (6).
Legal and Policy Division
SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICE
Date of 1st issue : 4 December 2007
Date of 2nd issue : 30 March 2012
Annexure A – The law
1. The VAT Act
Section 1(1) – Definitions
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service appointed
under section 6 of the South African Revenue Service Act, 1997 (Act No. 34 of 1997), or the Acting
Commissioner designated under section 7 of that Act;
“Customs and Excise Act” means the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964);
“customs controlled area” has the meaning assigned thereto in section 21A of the Customs
and Excise Act;
“customs controlled area enterprise” has the meaning assigned thereto in section 21A of the
Customs and Excise Act; 1964;
“exported”, in relation to any movable goods supplied by any vendor under a sale or an
instalment credit agreement, means―
(a) consigned or delivered by the vendor to the recipient at an address in an export
country as evidenced by documentary proof acceptable to the Commissioner; or
...
(d) removed from the Republic by the recipient or recipient’s agent for conveyance to an
export country in accordance with any regulation made by the Minister in terms of this
Act;
“Industrial Development Zone (IDZ)” has the meaning assigned thereto in section 21A of the
Customs and Excise Act;
“Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) operator” has the meaning assigned thereto under
section 21A of the Customs and Excise Act;
“input tax” in relation to a vendor, means—
(a) tax charged under section 7 and payable in terms of that section by—
(i) a supplier on the supply of goods or services made by that supplier to the vendor;
or
(ii) the vendor on the importation of goods by him; or
(iii) the vendor under the provisions of section 7(3);
...
where the goods or services concerned are acquired by the vendor wholly for the purpose of
consumption, use or supply in the course of making taxable supplies or, where the goods or services
are acquired by the vendor partly for such purpose, to the extent (as determined in accordance with
the provisions of section 17) that the goods or services concerned are acquired by the vendor for
such purpose;
“licensed customs and excise storage warehouse” means a warehouse licensed by the
Commissioner at any place appointed for that purpose under the provisions of the Customs and
Excise Act, which has been approved by the Commissioner for the storage of goods as may be
approved in respect of that warehouse;
“Republic”, in the geographical sense, means the territory of the Republic of South Africa and
includes the territorial waters, the contiguous zone and the continental shelf referred to respectively in
sections 4, 5 and 8 of the Maritime Zones Act, 1994 (Act No. 15 of 1994);
“supply” includes performance in terms of sale, rental agreement, instalment credit agreement
and all other forms of supply, whether voluntary, compulsory or by operation of law, irrespective of
where the supply is effected, and any derivative of “supply” shall be construed accordingly;
“tax invoice” means a document provided as required by section 20;
“vendor” means any person who is or is required to be registered under this Act: Provided that
where the Commissioner has under section 23 or 50A determined the date from which a person is a
vendor that person shall be deemed to be a vendor from that date;
Section 7(1)(a) and (b) – Imposition of VAT
(1) Subject to the exemptions, exceptions, deductions and adjustments provided for in this
Act, there shall be levied and paid for the benefit of the National Revenue Fund a tax, to be known as
the value-added tax—
(a) on the supply by any vendor of goods or services supplied by him on or after the
commencement date in the course or furtherance of any enterprise carried on by him;
(b) on the importation of any goods into the Republic by any person on or after the
commencement date; and
...
calculated at the rate of 14 per cent on the value of the supply concerned or the importation, as the
case may be.
Section 8(24) – Deemed supplies
(24) For the purposes of this Act, a vendor, being a customs controlled area enterprise or an
IDZ Operator, shall be deemed to supply goods in the course or furtherance of an enterprise where
movable goods are temporarily removed from a place in a customs controlled area to a place outside
the customs controlled area, situated in the Republic, if those goods are not returned to the customs
controlled area within 30 days of its removal, or within a period arranged in writing with the
Controller...
Section 9(11) – Time of supply
(11) Where any supply of goods is deemed to be made as contemplated in section 8(24),
that supply shall be deemed to take place on the last day of the applicable period as contemplated in
section 8(24).
Section 10(25) – Value of supply
(25) Where any goods are deemed by section 8(24) to be supplied to any person, the
consideration in money shall be deemed to be the open market value of those goods on the date
contemplated in section 9(11).
Sections 11(1)(a)(i) and (a)(ii), (c), (m), (mA) and (u)– Zero-rating (goods)
(1) Where, but for this section, a supply of goods would be charged with tax at the rate
referred to in section 7(1), such supply of goods shall, subject to compliance with subsection (3) of
this section, be charged with tax at the rate of zero per cent where—
(a) the supplier has supplied the goods (being movable goods) in terms of a sale or
instalment credit agreement and―
(i) the supplier has exported the goods in the circumstances contemplated in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of the definition of “exported” in section 1; or
(ii) the goods have been exported by the recipient and the supplier has elected to
supply the goods at the zero rate as contemplated in Part 2 of an export incentive
scheme referred to in paragraph (d) of the definition of “exported” in section 1:
Provided that—
(aa) where a supplier has supplied the goods to the recipient in the Republic
otherwise than in terms of this subparagraph, such supply shall not be
charged with tax at the rate of zero per cent; and
(bb) where the goods have been removed from the Republic by the recipient in
accordance with the provisions of an export incentive scheme referred to in
paragraph (d) of the definition of “exported” in section 1(1), such tax shall
be refunded to the recipient in accordance with the provisions of
section 44(9); or
(c) the goods (being movable goods) are supplied to a lessee or other person under a
rental agreement, charter party or agreement for chartering, if the goods are used
exclusively in an export country or by a customs controlled area enterprise or an IDZ
Operator in a customs controlled area: Provided that this subsection shall not apply
where a “motor car” as defined in section 1(1) is supplied to a person located in a
customs controlled area; or
(m) a vendor supplies movable goods, (excluding any “motor car” as defined in section 1),
in terms of a sale or instalment credit agreement to a customs controlled area
enterprise or an IDZ Operator in a customs controlled area and those goods are
physically delivered to that customs controlled area enterprise or IDZ Operator in a
customs controlled area either—
(i) by the supplier or
(ii) by a VAT registered cartage contractor, whose main activity is that of transporting
goods and who is engaged by the supplier to deliver the goods and that supplier
is liable for the full cost relating to that delivery; or
(mA) a vendor supplies fixed property situated in a customs controlled area to a customs
controlled area enterprise or an IDZ Operator under any agreement of sale or letting or
any other agreement under which the use or permission to use such fixed property is
granted; or
(u) the supply of goods, other than the supply of goods by an inbound duty and tax free
shop, which have been imported and entered for storage in a licensed Customs and
Excise storage warehouse but have not been entered for home consumption; or
Section 11(2)(k) – Zero-rating (services)
(2) Where, but for this section, a supply of services would be charged with tax at the rate
referred to in section 7(1), such supply of services shall, subject to compliance with subsection (3) of
this section, be charged with tax at the rate of zero per cent where—
...
(k) the services are physically rendered elsewhere than in the Republic or to a customs
controlled area enterprise or an IDZ Operator in a customs controlled area; or
Section 13(3) – Collection of VAT on importation of goods
(3) The importation of the goods set forth in Schedule 1 to this Act is exempt from the tax
imposed under section 7(1)(b).
Section 16(3)(n) – Calculation of tax payable
(3) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2) of this section and the provisions of
sections 15 and 17, the amount of tax payable in respect of a tax period shall be calculated by
deducting from the sum of the amounts of output tax of the vendor which are attributable to that
period, as determined under subsection (4), and the amounts (if any) received by the vendor during
that period by way of refunds of tax charged under section 7(1)(b) and (c) and 7(3)(a), the following
amounts, namely—
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(n) an amount equal to the tax fraction of the lesser of the amount contemplated in
section 10(25) or the open market value of the movable goods on the date—
(i) those goods are returned to the customs controlled area enterprise or IDZ
Operator; or
(ii) those goods are supplied by the customs controlled area enterprise or IDZ
Operator where those goods are supplied after the relevant prescribed time
period contemplated in section 8(24):
Section 18(10) – Adjustments
(10) Where—
(a) goods or services have been supplied by a vendor at the zero rate under
sections 11(1)(c), 11(1)(m), 11(1)(mA) or 11(2)(k) to a vendor, that is a customs
controlled area enterprise or an IDZ Operator; or
(b) goods have been imported into the Republic by a vendor, being a customs controlled
area enterprise or an IDZ Operator and those goods are exempt from tax under
section 13(3),
and where a deduction of input tax would have been denied under section 17(2), and to the
extent that such goods or services are not wholly for consumption, use or supply within a
customs controlled area in the course of making taxable supplies by that vendor, being a
customs controlled area enterprise or an IDZ Operator, those goods or services shall be
deemed to be supplied by the vendor concerned in the same tax period in which they were
so acquired, in accordance with the formula:
A×B
in which formula—
“A” represents the rate of tax levied under section 7(1); and
“B” represents—
(i) the cost to the vendor of the acquisition of those goods or services which were
supplied to him under sections 11(1)(c), 11(1)(m), 11(1)(mA) or 11(2)(k);or
(ii) the value to be placed on the importation of goods into the Republic as
determined under section 13(2).
Item No. 498.00 in paragraph 8 of Schedule 1 to the VAT Act – Exemption: Certain
goods imported into the Republic
498.00 IMPORTED GOODS FOR USE IN A CUSTOMS CONTROLLED AREA
NOTES:
1. Goods may only be imported and entered into a customs controlled area under this
item where such goods are imported by a customs controlled area enterprise or an
IDZ Operator.
2. Notwithstanding other paragraphs or items provided for in this Schedule, goods may
only be imported and entered into a customs controlled area under item 498.00, with
the exception of any goods imported for storage in a licensed Customs and Excise
storage warehouse located in a customs controlled area enterprise which may not be
entered under item 498.00.
498.01/00.00/01.00 Goods that are imported into a customs controlled area by a customs controlled
area enterprise
498.02/00.00/01.00 Goods that are imported into a customs controlled area by an IDZ Operator for
use in the construction and maintenance of the infrastructure of a customs
controlled area
2. The Customs and Excise Act
Section 21A – Provisions for the administration of customs controlled areas within
industrial development zones.
(1) For the purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise indicates—
“Customs Controlled Area” or “CCA” means an area within an IDZ, designated by the
Commissioner in concurrence with the Director General: Trade and Industry, which area is controlled
by the Commissioner;
“Industrial Development Zone” or “IDZ” means an area designated by the Minister of Trade
and Industry in terms of any regulation made in terms of the Manufacturing Development Act, 1993
(Act No. 187 of 1993);
“IDZ Operator”, “CCA enterprise” or any other expression as may be necessary, relating to any
activity inside or outside an IDZ or a CCA shall have the meaning assigned thereto in any Schedule or
rule.
Annexure B – Schematic representation of supplies of movable goods and/or services to, and/or from an enterprise located in a CCA of an IDZ
RSA STORAGE FOREIGN FOREIGN RSA REBATE SUPPLYING RECEIVING
WAREHOUSE SUPPLIER PURCHASER MANUFACTURER VENDOR VENDOR
Approved by SARS Customs Supplies movable goods to a Recipient of movable goods Licensed by SARS Customs Registered Vendor who supplies Registered Vendor who purchases
to provide secure temporary CCAE purchased to manufacture goods from inputs (goods/services) to a or receives (goods/services) from a
storage of dutiable goods from a CCAE imported raw materials. CCAE CCAE
5.1 Supply of 5.3 Supply of imported 5.4 Supply of movable goods by a Foreign 5.6 Supply of movable goods consigned 5.10 Supply of imported 5.11 Supply of imported 5.12 Supply of movable goods by a 5.17 Supply of movable goods by a
imported movable movable goods by Supplier to a CCAE Rebate movable goods by a movable goods by Supplying Vendor to a CCAE or an IDZ CCAE Storage Warehouse to a
or delivered by a CCAE Rebate
goods by a RSA CCAE Storage Stockist/Manufacturer/IDZ Operator CCAE Rebate a RSA Rebate Operator where the CCAE ’s cartage Receiving Vendor in the Republic
Stockist/Manufacturer to a Recipient
Storage Warehouse to a where the movable goods are Stockist/Manufacturer Stockist/ contractor takes delivery of the goods
at an address in an export country –
Warehouse to a RSA Storage imported and entered into a CCA to a RSA Rebate Manufacturer to a
Direct Export outside the CCA, but in the Republic 5.18 Supply of movable goods by a
CCAE Storage Warehouse Stockist/Manufacturer CCAE Rebates
CCAE Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer to a
Warehouse 5.5 Supply of movable goods by a 5.7 Supply of movable goods by a CCAE Stockist/ 5.13 Supply of movable goods by a
Foreign Supplier to a CCAE Receiving Vendor in the Republic.
5.2 Supply of imported Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer to a Manufacturer Supplying Vendor to a CCAE or an IDZ
movable goods by a Storage Warehouse where the Qualifying Purchaser who takes delivery Operator where the Supplying Vendor ’s 5.19 Deemed supply of movable goods
RSA Storage movable goods are imported and of the movable goods in the Republic cartage contractor physically delivers the by a CCAE where movable goods are
Warehouse to a CCAE entered into a CCA and subsequently exports the movable goods to the CCAE or the IDZ Operator temporarily removed from a place in the
Rebate goods to an export country – Indirect
CCA to a place outside the CCA, in the
Stockist/Manufacturer Export – Part One of the Scheme
5.14 Supply of movable goods by a Republic and those goods are not
/IDZ Operator
Supplying Vendor to a CCAE or an IDZ returned to the CCA within 30 days
5.8 Supply of movable goods by a CCAE Operator i.t.o . a rental agreement,
Rebate Stockist/Manufacturer to a 5.20 Permanent removal of movable
Qualifying Purchaser – Indirect Export charter party or charter agreement
where such goods are used exclusively good, owned by a Vendor, from a CCAE
– Part Two of the Scheme Storage Warehouse to the Vendor ’s retail
in a CCA.
5.9 Supply of imported movable goods by a outlet in the Republic, but outside the
5.15 Supply of services physically
CCAE Storage Warehouse to a Foreign CCA.
rendered in a CCA by a Supplying
Purchaser where such goods will be Vendor to a CCAE/IDZ Operator
exported by either party
5.16 Return of movable goods
originally supplied in terms
of a rental agreement,
charter agreement, etc.
CUSTOMS CONTROLLED AREA (CCA) ENTERPRISE 5.26 Supply of fixed property
situated in a CCA
A company –
• Licensed by SARS Customs OR • Registered by SARS Customs
to provide temporary storage of to manufacture goods.
imported goods.
ACTIVITIES BETWEEN CCA ENTERPRISES
5.21 Supply of movable goods by a 5.24 Supply of movable goods by a
Supplying CCAE Storage Warehouse to Supplying CCAE i.t.o. a rental agreement,
a Receiving CCAE Storage Warehouse charter party or charter agreement to a
5.22 Supply of movable goods by a Receiving CCAE for exclusive use in a
Supplying CCAE Rebate Manufacturer CCA
to a Receiving CCAE Rebate 5.25 Supply of services, physically
Manufacturer rendered in a CCA, by a Supplying CCAE
5.23 Supply of movable goods by a to a Receiving CCAE
CCAE Storage Warehouse to a CCAE
Rebate Manufacturer