Investigation into the alleged dumping of frozen potato chips from Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands: Final Determination
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (the Commission or ITAC) self-initiated an investigation into the dumping of frozen potato chips originating in or imported from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands through Notice Number 674 of 2021 published in the Government Gazette on 19 November 2021.
Notice 1799 – Proposal for temporary suspension of the PPS on scrap metal
In Government Notice No. R. 2802 published in Government Gazette No. 47627 dated 30 November 2022, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (the “Minister”) published a Trade Policy Directive and Notice in terms of sections 5 and 6 respectively, of the International Trade Administration Act, 71 of 2002
Creation of a temporary rebate provision for the importation of certain air conditioning machines
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (the “Commission” or “ITAC”) initiated an investigation for the creation of a temporary rebate provision for the importation of certain air conditioning machines having a rated cooling capacity not exceeding 8,8 kilowatts, classifiable under tariff subheading 8415.10.10.
TATA CHEMICALS vs ITAC – Court Case No. 48248/2020
In relation to the matter Tata Chemicals South Africa (Pty) Ltd v International Trade Administration Commission and Others which was heard by the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Division, Pretoria) on 31 January 2023.
Investigation into the alleged dumping of spades and shovels originating in or imported from China and India and picks, rakes and forks from India: Final Determination
On 22 October 2021, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa, gazetted a notice of the initiation of an investigation into the alleged dumping of spades and shovels of a maximum blade width of more than 150mm but not exceeding 200mm originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China (China)
Investigation into the alleged dumping of laminated safety glass originating in or imported from China: Final Determination
On 14 April 2023, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) imposed anti-dumping duties of 232% on laminated safety glass originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Investigation into the alleged dumping of other flat-rolled products imported from China
On 12 October 2022, The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (the Commission), gazetted a notice of the initiation of an investigation into the alleged dumping of coated coils of steel of a width of 600 mm or more
Investigation into the alleged dumping of non-articulated welded link chains originating in or imported from China
McKinnon Chain, a Division of SCAW South Africa (Pty) Ltd submitted an application to ITAC, alleging that non-articulated welded link chains manufactured from round section iron or steel wire, bars or rods of a diameter of 4 mm or more, but not exceeding 20 mm (“welded link chains”), are being dumped into the Southern African Customs Union (“SACU”) market, causing material injury and a threat of material injury to the SACU industry.
Dumping investigation: Tyres from China
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC), gazetted a notice of the initiation of an investigation into the alleged dumping of new pneumatic tyres of rubber of a kind used in motor cars and on buses and lorries, on 31 January 2022 originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China.
Provisional anti-dumping duties on windscreens for vehicles
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (“the Commission”) initiated an investigation into the alleged dumping of windscreens for vehicles, classifiable under tariff subheading 7007.21.20, originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China (“China”), to be used in the Southern African Customs Union (“SACU”) market as replacement glass in the aftermarket (“ARG”) (“the subject product”), through Notice No. 1164 of 2022 in Government Gazette No. 47061 dated 22 July 2022.
On the basis of the information available, the Commission made a preliminary determination that the subject product originating in or imported from China is being dumped onto the SACU market causing material injury and a threat of material injury to the SACU industry.