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Author: Arista Nel

Claim back your safeguard duties on hot rolled steel!

Posted in Trade Central
by Arista NelJanuary 23, 2025

On 5 July 2024, a provisional duty of 9% was imposed on safeguard measures against the increased imports of certain flat-rolled products of iron, non-alloy steel, or other alloy steel (excluding stainless steel), whether or not in coils (including products cut-to-length and […]

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Reinitiating of safeguard Investigation on galvanised flat-rolled steel products

Posted in Trade Central
by Arista NelJanuary 19, 2025

On 27 December 2024, a safeguard investigation was initiated on imports of galvanised flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel (read more here). These products fall under tariff subheadings 7210.61.20, 7210.61.30, 7225.92.25, and 7225.92.35. This case was officially terminated on 17 January […]

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Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban in landmark first amendment case

Posted in Trade Central
by Arista NelJanuary 19, 2025

In a highly anticipated ruling, the Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of a law effectively banning TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests ownership (in South Africa we call this localisation). This decision marks a significant moment […]

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ITAC self-initiated an investigation into footwear customs duties & Prelim duties imposed on structural steel

Posted in Trade Central
by Arista NelDecember 1, 2024

On 22 November 2024, the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) self-initiated an investigation to consider increasing the alternate rate of customs duty on various footwear products. This investigation targets footwear items classified under Chapter 64 of the Customs and Excise Act, No. […]

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Reviewing South Africa’s Export Control Guidelines on Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Waste and Scrap

Posted in Trade Central
by Arista NelSeptember 29, 2024

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) is reviewingthe Amended Export Control Guidelines on the Exportation of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Waste and Scrap, published on 27 September 2024. The aim of this review is to enhance the overall effectiveness and […]

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China’s Bold Move: Zero-Tariff Treatment for Least Developed Countries

Posted in Trade Central
by Arista NelSeptember 9, 2024

In a groundbreaking announcement at the 2024 China-Africa Cooperation Forum Summit, President Xi Jinping declared that China will extend zero-tariff treatment to 100% of tariff lines for all least developed countries (LDCs) that maintain diplomatic relations with China. This move is a […]

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Application for an increase of duty on solar panel tracker; Application for a temporary rebate on stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles

Posted in Trade Central
by Arista NelAugust 4, 2024

Duty increase on single-axis solar panel tracker Lumax Energy (Pty) Ltd has applied to increase the general rate of customs duty on “Complete Single-Axis Tracker”, classifiable under tariff subheading 8479.89 from duty-free to the WTO bound rate of 10%, by creating an […]

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Anti-dumping duties on frozen bone-In chicken portions from the United States extended for another 5 years

Posted in Trade Central
by Arista NelApril 21, 2024

The anti-dumping duties on frozen bone-in chicken portions from the USA remains unchanged at R9.40 per kg for another five years. On November 9, 2022, the Commission initiated this sunset review of the anti-dumping duties on the subject product, from the US. The […]

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Application for the creation of a rebate on caustic soda

Posted in Trade Central
by Arista NelMarch 24, 2024

African Chemicals has requested a rebate of duty on solid sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), imported under tariff code 2815.11. Caustic soda is a powerful alkaline compound used in various industrial processes, including chemical manufacturing, water treatment, and soap production. Caustic soda exists […]

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Duty increase application on transformer cores

Posted in Trade Central
by Arista NelMarch 24, 2024

STI Electrical has requested an increase in the ad valorem customs duty on imported goods to 15%, instead of the current 5% in South Africa. According to the applicant, this relatively low 5% tariff has posed challenges for domestic producers and the […]

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