Itac on 22 August 2014 announced the creation of a Rebate Item (rebate provision) on sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda), classifiable in tariff subheading 2815.12, for use in the manufacture of sodium hypo chlorite solution, classifiable in tariff subheading 2828.90.
The application was lodged by NCP Chlorchem (Pty) Ltd who reasoned that the product in question was not manufactured in sufficient quantities in the Sacu market.
Comment is due by 19 September 2014.