On 18 September 2026, Itac initiated two anti-dumping investigations concerning polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and Portland cement imported into SACU.
Anti-dumping investigation into PET from China, Egypt and Oman
Itac initiated an investigation into the alleged dumping of virgin PET, classified under tariff subheading 3907.6, originating in or imported from Egypt, Oman and China, with the Chinese investigation limited to products manufactured by the Jiangsu Sanfangxiang Group of companies.
The investigation follows an application by Safripol (Pty) Ltd, which alleges that dumped imports are causing or threatening to cause material injury to the Sacu industry.
Itac found prima facie evidence of dumping, material injury, threat of material injury and a causal link. The dumping investigation covers 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026, while the injury investigation covers 1 March 2023 to 28 February 2026.
The Jiangsu Sanfangxiang Group was excluded from the original anti-dumping duties because its dumping margin was found to be de minimis. However, Itac has determined that this does not prevent a new investigation based on new facts and a new investigation period.
Anti-dumping investigation into Portland cement from Vietnam and Mozambique
Itac also initiated an investigation into the alleged dumping of Portland cement, classified under tariff subheading 2523.29, originating in or imported from Vietnam and Mozambique. The application was lodged by Afrimat Industries South Africa, Intercement South Africa (NPC) and Dangote Cement South Africa (Sephaku).
Itac determined preliminary dumping margins of 37.04% for Vietnam and 90.51% for Mozambique.
The Commission also found prima facie evidence of material injury and threat of material injury, including declining sales, market share, profitability and capacity utilisation, as well as price suppression and undercutting.
The dumping investigation covers 1 January to 31 December 2025, while the injury investigation covers 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025.
Deadline for submissions
Interested parties in both investigations must submit their questionnaire responses and representations within 30 days of publication or receipt of the accompanying questionnaire letter, as applicable.