On 22 July 2022, ITAC initiated an investigation on the alleged dumping of windscreens for motor vehicles tariff heading 7007.21.20 imported from China. The application was brought forward by Shatterfrufe, a division of the PG Group, claiming a dumping margin of 10.69%. […]
On 1 December 2021, the USA initiated a sunset review on Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length, from South Africa and 12 other countries. Unfortunately South Africa, along with Belgium and China, were found to inadequate group responses. South Africa often responds poorly […]
On 18 November 2022, ITAC published an amendment for the deletion of rebate item 304.07/0404.10.01.06 which allowed duty relief if the demineralised whey powder was used to manufacture prepared infants’ food. Importers will have to pay the full duty of R4.50 per […]
Wireforce have applied for a duty increase on “Coated welded wire mesh, classifiable under tariff subheading 7314.39, from 5% to 15%” The reasons given for the proposed increase are: To reduce the local industries’ dependency on imports and create potential export opportunities. […]
The Printing Industries Federation of South Africa (PIFSA), applied for a duty increase on “thermal paper rolls of a width not exceeding 150mm“ by way of creating some new tariff codes. If successful, the duties will increase from zero to 5%. Here […]
Cycling has grown in popularity as a recreational sport in South Africa. With very few exceptions, bicycles are imported by a wide range of brands and distributors to meet the growing needs of the market. You need only read further if you […]
On 2 September 2022, ITAC requested interested parties to comment on the proposed export guidelines for semi-finished metal products. On 10 February 2012, The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition proposed export regulations prohibiting the export of certain semi-finished metal products except […]
On 19 August 2022 the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (“ITAC”) reduced the customs duties on sugar from 299.46c/kg to 195.28c/kg, implemented as follow: For more information, please contact us at info@xagta.com
You might have missed this because of load-shedding and the latest round of petrol price increases, but the Competition Commission quietly published the ‘Guidelines on collaboration between competitors on localisation initiatives’ (Guidelines) on 18 March 2022, which incidentally is also the date […]
Ferro Coating Resins (Pty) Ltd applied for the creation of a temporary rebate on Tall Oil Fatty Acids, citing a lack of local supply. Oleo Chemicals was the sole manufacturer in South Africa but closed its Tall oil Fractionation plant (TOFA) in […]