On 25 September 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) ruled that corrosion-resistant steel (CORE) imports from South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey, the UAE, and Vietnam are injuring the U.S. domestic steel industry. The decision follows findings […]
Provisional safeguard duties have been imposed on certain flat-rolled products of iron, non-alloy steel, and other alloy steels. The duties, which take immediate effect, will remain in place until 13 January 2026. This development was formally published in the Government Gazette on […]
The South African Government Gazette (Vol. 719, No. 52697, dated 19 May 2025) outlines proposed measures to address the importation of blank guns. This move is in response to concerns about the increasing misuse of these devices in criminal activities. What Are […]
On 16 May 2025, ITAC published an important Gazette proposing Administrative Fees for processing various permits. This marks a significant development in how ITAC will recover costs related to its functions, including processing permits and certificates for imports, exports, and other trade-related […]
South Africa is rolling out a phased plan for safeguard duties on certain hot-rolled steel products—starting with a 13% duty as of 2 May 2025, then reducing it to 11% in 2026, and finally to 9% in 2027. Step 1: 13% Duty […]
On 4 April 2025, the South African Ministry of Finance introduced significant tariff amendments to wheat, wheat flour, and sugar. The duties on wheat were reduced from 42.20c/kg to 18.35c/kg and on wheat flour from 63.29c/kg to 27.52c/kg. The duties on sugar […]
On 7 March 2025, ITAC initiated an investigation into the alleged circumvention of anti-dumping duties on windscreens for vehicles, classifiable under tariff subheading 7007.21.20, imported from China for use as replacement glass. Additionally, an investigation into the alleged circumvention of the anti-dumping […]
China initiated a WTO dispute complaint regarding the 10 % US tariff imposed, which means the dispute consultations are set to begin. In the document submitted by China, circulated to WTO members on 5th February, China rebuts against the claims made by […]