On 30 March the South African Revenue Service (Sars) announced the insertion and deletion of anti-dumping duties on disodium carbonate (soda ash), in Part 1 of Schedule No.2 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 ‘Dumping Duties’, originating in or imported from the United States of America (USA).
The implementation date is 30 March and the reasoning is contained in the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) Report No. 616.
The insertion of Item 206.01/2836.20/04.06, “Disodium carbonate”, Rebate Items 301.00-399.00, and 401.00-499.00, imported from or originating in the USA, at a rate of anti-dumping duty of 40%.
The deletion of Item 206.01/2836.20/01.06, “Disodium carbonate produced by OCI Chemical Corporation”, Rebate Items 301.00-399.00, and 401.00-499.00, imported from or originating in the USA, at a rate of anti-dumping duty of 21%.
The deletion of Item 206.01/2836.20/02.06, “Disodium carbonate produced by TATA Chemicals (SODA ASH) Partners INC.”, Rebate Item 301.00-399.00, and 401.00-499.00, imported from or originating in the USA, at a rate of anti-dumping duty of 8%.
The deletion of Item 206.01/2836.20/03.06, “Disodium carbonate (excluding that produced by TATA Chemicals (SODA ASH) Partners INC. (TCSAP) and OCI Chemical Corporation)”, Rebate Item 301.00-399.00, and 401.00-499.00, imported from or originating in the USA, at a rate of anti-dumping duty of 40%.
Story by: Riaan de Lange
