On 21 October 2011 a notice appeared in respect of the proposed creation of a Rebate Item (Provision) for the manufacture of artificial turf. The proposed Rebate Item to account for: (i) Woven fabrics obtained from strip and the like, classifiable in tariff subheading 5407.20, for use in the manufacture of artificial turf, classifiable in tariff sub-heading 9506.99.20. (ii) Woven fabrics containing 85 per cent or more by mass of polyester staple fibres (excluding unbleached or bleached fabric), classifiable in tariff subheading 5512.19 for use in the manufacture of artificial turf classifiable in tariff subheading 9506.99.20. (iii) Synthetic monofilament of 67 dtex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, (excluding elastomeric filament), classifiable in tariff sub-heading 5404.1 for use in the manufacture of artificial turf, classifiable in tariff subheading 9506.99.20. (iv) Strip and the like synthetic materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm, classifiable in tariff subheading 5404.90, for use in the manufacture of artificial turf, classifiable in tariff subheading 9506.99.20. The application was lodged by Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd who reasoned that the application was to increase the competitiveness of the local industry. Comment due by 18 November 2011.