International Trade Administration Act, no. 71 of 2002. Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of South Africa no. 24287 of 2003. Long titleAn Act to establish the International Trade Administration Commission; to provide for the functions of the Commission and for the regulation of its procedures; to provide for the implementation of certain aspects of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Agreement in the Republic; to provide, within the framework of the SACU Agreement, for continued control of import and export of goods and amendment of customs duties; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Subject General Keyword Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Classification/declassification Enforcement/compliance Inspection International trade Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act applies to all economic activities having effects within the territory of the Republic with the purpose of fostering economic growth and development, raising incomes and promoting investment and employment in the Republic and within the Common Customs Area, through an effective administration system of international trade. According to the definitions provided, the Act defines goods as all wares, articles, merchandise, animals, currency. material or objects of whatsoever nature. Matters covered by this Act concern: implementation of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Agreements; Ministerial powers to regulate imports and exports, including classification of goods according to their impact on natural environment and the use of non-renewable resources in their production; establishment and constitution of the international trade administration commission; functions of commission, including: customs duties, anti-dumping duties, issuing of permits and certificates, public information and reporting; staff, finances and administration of commission. Full text English Website www.gov.za