As previously communicated in April of this year the foal levy paid to the Equine Research Council (ERC) as well as the contribution to the South African Equine Health and Protocols (SAEHP) would be collected at a later date. This was to allow for the Thoroughbred Breeders Association (TBA) Council the opportunity to discuss the matter with their members at their Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Subsequently, the TBA AGM was held on Monday 27 July 2020 and it was agreed that an “Export Levy” of R1635 (VAT incl.) be levied on the registrations of each 2019 foal. The levy is aimed to support the direct export of South African Bloodstock to the international community. With the current COVID-19 pandemic it is envisaged that a virtual audit will be conducted by the European Union within this year.
Accordingly, all 2019 foals that have been registered or paid for by 12 August 2020 will be sent an additional invoice for the Export Levy. Foal registration that will be done from 13 August 2020 will have the "Export Levy" fee included on to the invoice. The export levy applies to the 2019 foals and at the discretion of Council this may be extended.
The “Export Levy” differs from the previous levies of R878 for the ERC contribution, and R1150 for the SAEHP funding and these fees will remain in place for the 2018 foal crop and prior. A schedule of fees for the respective years is noted below:
2019 Foals R3 049
|
NHA Admin and Passport Fee |
R 460 |
NHA |
|
Foal Identification Fee |
R 954 |
VGL |
|
Export Levy |
R1 635 |
TBA |
2018 Foals R3 442
|
NHA Admin and Passport Fee |
R 460 |
NHA |
|
Foal Identification Fee |
R 954 |
VGL |
|
Foal Levy for Equine Research |
R 878 |
TBA |
|
Contribution to SAEHP |
R1 150 |
TBA |
2017 and prior R2 292
|
NHA Admin and Passport Fee |
R 460 |
NHA |
|
Foal Identification Fee |
R 954 |
VGL |
|
Foal Levy for Equine Research |
R 878 |
TBA |
The respective passports for the registered 2019 foals currently at the NHA offices will only be released upon receipt of payment of the export Levy.
Registration of the 2019 foals will now be done upon receipt of the respective fees and payments which will include the export levy.
Questions relating to the Export Levy may be directed to Ms Catherine Hartley This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
End. Hazel Kayiya | Stud Book Keeper| This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.