Price of frozen potato chips set to fall as SA scraps anti-dumping duties – for now
South African consumers can likely expect to pay less for frozen French fries after provisional anti-dumping duties on certain imports have lapsed. In 2021, South Africa imported nearly 24 000 tons of frozen chips, according to Business Insider.
SARS slaps Durban recycling firm with R500k fine
A local metal recycling company owner was slapped with a R500 000 fine for attempting to export unrefined copper, the South African Revenue Services (SARS) said on Thursday. SARS said Angelo Solimene, owner of Group Wreck, pleaded guilty on four counts relating to breach of customs regulations.
Government phasing out protectionist strategy for sugar industry
The government is unlikely to back further tariff hikes in the sugar industry, saying the protectionist strategy needs to be phased out in favour of one based on competitiveness.
ITAC protects Kap from cheaper Chinese products
The International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) has imposed an anti-dumping duty of 22.9% on imports from China of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) — a polymer used for making fibres, clothing and beverage containers.
Sugar industry in grip of a bitter crisis
The country’s R14 billion sugarcane industry is in the grip of crisis and its emerging black farmers, thousands of workers and communities dependent on the sector are feeling the squeeze.
Under-pressure cement sector wants tariffs
Cement imports grew 166.4% and 144.1% year on year in September and October 2018, respectively, according to Industry Insight, which provides market information on the construction industry.
Crucial to restore lifeline for the sugar industry
EWLY elected SA Canegrowers Chairperson Rex Talmage is looking to the new ministers of the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) as well as Agriculture and Rural Development for a rescue plan for the sugar industry.
AMIE calls on government to keep poultry prices in reach of South Africans
The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has called on the South African government to arbitrate in the brewing tariff battle between local poultry producers and importers, saying that “the right of South Africans to access a prime source of dietary protein must outweigh the factional interests of sectors of the poultry producing industry.”
Trade body will have a bone to pick in poultry tariff case
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa will have a tough call to make in about two months’ time when it is expected to make a decision on whether to impose a tariff of poultry imports.
SA Canegrowers looks to new government for rescue plan
Newly elected SA Canegrowers Chairman, Rex Talmage has welcomed the appointment of new government ministers to the critical departments of Trade and Industry and Agriculture and Rural Development saying the change in leadership offered the hope of a rescue plan for an “industry on its knees”.