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The rate of customs duty on digital smart cards excluding the proximity cards and tags has been reduced from 5 % ad valorem to free of duty from the 30th June 2017.

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) wishes to inform all stakeholders in the metal recycling industry of the extension of the Price Preference System (PPS) for a further period of six months.

ITAC has taken a decisive step to bolster domestic manufacturing by recommending an increase in customs duty on specific polymer-based pipes and hoses. At the heart of this decision lies Riifo Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd — the sole producer of these specialised products within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU)....

The word “reform”, often emblazoned in the reports and columns of this publication, can mean many things...

Defy Appliances (Pty) Ltd made an application to ITAC alleging that fully automatic top load machines, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg but less than 17 kg, were being imported into SACU at dumped prices.

After considering all responses and comments received from the interested parties, the Commission issued essential facts letters indicating that it was considering making a final determination...

After considering comments and responses from interested parties, The Commission made a final determination that there was sufficient information to indicate that dumping of...

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