On 21 August 2026, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) published a Gazette concerning the proposed increase in the customs duty on aluminium chlorohydrate. Proposed duty increase on aluminium chlorohydrate ITAC is reconsidering an application to increase the customs […]
Recent notices published in the Government Gazette on 12 June 2026 highlight important developments affecting South Africa’s steel and manufacturing sectors. Safeguard duties on corrosion-resistant steel products Following an investigation conducted by the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC), safeguard duties have been […]
A Government Gazette notice dated 12 June 2026 amends Schedule No. 1 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, revising the tariff rate quota (TRQ) arrangement for selected cheese products with retrospective effect from 1 September 2025 to 31 December 2025. The […]
A Government Gazette notice published on 12 June 2026 amends the anti-dumping duties applicable to imports of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) from China. The amendment revises item 207.01 under Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Customs and Excise Act and imposes an […]
On 30 April 2026, amendments to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 were published, giving effect to changes in both tariff structures and rebate provisions. Increase in customs duties on polyethylene tubes, pipes and hoses Part 1 of Schedule No. 1 has […]
Recent notices published by the International Trade Administration Commission (tac) highlight important developments affecting South Africa’s steel and manufacturing industries. Two separate safeguard-related investigations have been initiated, both aimed at addressing the impact of increased imports on local producers. Requested extension safeguard […]
On 26 February 2026, the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) self-initiated an investigation to consider creating a temporary rebates for: Grooved couplings, for a pipe with an outside diameter of 42 mm or more but not exceeding 324mm, classifiable in tariff subheading […]
ITAC has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles, imported under tariff heading 69.07, from India, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe.. The application was filed by the SACU tile manufacturers, Ceramic Industries and Rayal (Sinotile), who together produce […]
On 10 November 2025, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa presented “Global and Domestic Energy Complex in Context”, which highlighted the structural energy challenges facing South Africa and set out a series of interventions aimed at stabilising energy-intensive industries. The ferrochrome sector brings these problems […]
Earlier in October 2025, the St. Gallen Endowment for Prosperity Through Trade released its latest G20 Trade Policy Factbook. The report shows that trade activity among G20 members remains high and increasingly complex. Although the total number of trade measures in 2025 […]