ITAC recommends increase in customs duties for some polymer-based pipes, hoses (New)
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended an increase in the customs duty on specific polymer-based pipes and hoses.
ITAC recommends increase in customs duties for some polymer-based pipes, hoses
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended an increase in the customs duty on specific polymer-based pipes and hoses. Customs duty on seamless, multi-layered pipes with and without fittings will rise from 15% to 20% ad valorem, with new eight-digit tariff subheadings created for clarity, ITAC says.
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