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GRAANGIDS
2017
GRAIN GUIDE
Paraffin contamination
of diesel
If producers suspect that there are problems with the quality of
diesel, particularly in cases of possible paraffin contamination,
they can contact the South African Revenue Services (SARS) to
monitor this:
Contact
Gregory Marks
Tim la Fontaine
National Group Manager
Operational Specialist: Excise
021 413 8938
012 422 6919
gmarks@sars.gov.za tlafontaine@sars.gov.zaIf producers want to test their diesel themselves, they can visit the website
www.dieseltesting.co.za ,or call 087 575 3568 to purchase the testing instruments.
Corné Louw, senior economist: Inputs, Grain SA
Keep thorough record of your diesel consumption
The Customs and Excise Act (No. 91 of 1964) requires, among other things, that a logbook of
diesel consumption must be kept.
It is critical for producers to keep a strict record of their diesel consumption. Agri SA and
Grain SA commented on what a logbook should look like, but have received no further
information in this regard from SARS yet. In the meantime producers are recommended to
record the minimum information currently required by law in a logbook that is available
from major distribution points. The logbook should contain the following information:
• Date on which the diesel was added.
• Quantity of diesel added.
• Description of the vehicle.
• Timer or km reading before and after use.
• Reason for which diesel was consumed. (It is important to check which activities qualify for the
diesel rebate.) Click on the link below and page down to part 3. (It is in Schedule 6, Part 3.)
IMPORTANT: Grain SA appeals to its members and other
grain producers to handle the rebate that agricultural
producers receive on diesel according to the prescribed
rules. If large-scale irregularities arise, agriculture might
lose this diesel rebate.
Corné Louw, senior economist: Inputs, Grain SA