Creation of a temporary rebate for tall oil fatty acids
The Commission considered an application by Trade Solutions (Pty) Ltd submitted on behalf of Ferro Coating Resins (Pty) Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “FCR” or the “Applicant”), for the creation of a temporary rebate facility on TOFA, classifiable under tariff subheading 3823.13.
Reduction in customs duty on canned minced anchovies
In Government Gazette Number 48294 published on 24 March 2023, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (the “Minister”) directed the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa to investigate a request from Unique Selling Points (Namibia) CC for a reduction in the rate of customs duty on canned minced anchovies.
Investigation into alleged dumping of other flat-rolled products
The South African Coil Coaters Association (“SACCA” or “the Applicant”), an industry body of the Southern African Customs Union (“SACU”) industry, lodged an application for an anti-dumping investigation on other flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more
Creation of a rebate provision on customs duty applicable to synthetic rubber
Sumitomo Rubber South African(Pty)Ltd (herein referred to as “Sumitomo Rubber” or the applicant”) applied for the creation of a rebate provision for the importation of synthetic rubber classifiable under tariff subheading 4002.19.90, used in the manufacture of tyres classifiable under tariff heading 40.11.
Clarity: Creation of a temporary poultry rebate
It is with a degree of concern that we note recent comments in the media, which suggest ‘dismay’ and even ‘anger’ at the recommendation by the Commission on a temporary rebate on poultry products.
Creation of a full duty rebate facility on titanium dioxide
The International Trade Administration Commission (‘the Commission’) considered an application by Ferro South Africa (Pty) Ltd (the “Applicant” or “Ferro”), for the creation of a full duty rebate on titanium dioxide classifiable under tariff subheading 3206.11 for use in the manufacture of white masterbatch classifiable under tariff subheading 3206.19.
Review of wiping rags rebate
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (the “Commission” or “ITAC”) received a policy directive (the “Directive”) from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (the “Minister”) on 04 August 2021, to review, amongst others, rebate item 311.18/63.09/01.04
Creation of a rebate facility on flat-rolled products
Webber Wentzel Attorneys, representing Steelbank Merchants (Pty) Ltd (“Steelbank” or “the applicant”), applied for the creation of a temporary rebate provision on ordinary customs and safeguard duties for the importation of certain flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated, classifiable under tariff subheadings 7208.26 and 7208.27.
Creation of a rebate provision on certain cold – rolled steel painted steel
Specstrip (Pty) Ltd (“the applicant”) applied for the creation of a temporary rebate provision for the importation of certain cold-rolled steel and painted steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics, classifiable under tariff subheadings 7211.29 and 7212.40.
Creation of a temporary rebate on sheet piling of iron or steel
Macsteel Service Centres (Pty) Ltd (“Macsteel or “the applicant”) applied for the creation of a temporary rebate facility for the importation of sheet piling of iron or steel, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements excluding those that are cold-rolled (cold-reduced), classifiable under tariff subheading 7301.10.