Readers have already derived value from this article. In last week’s issue the first two tariff amendments on which readers were advised to act with caution became tariff amendments. There are however others on the list.
(i)The proposed increase, from 5% ad valorem to 30% ad valorem, in the "General" rate of customs duty on lead-acid (of a kind used for starting piston engines), classifiable under tariff subheading 8507.10. The application was lodged by Powertech Batteries, a Division of Powertech Industries (Pty) Ltd and First National Battery (Pty) Ltd.
(ii) The finalisation of the Sunset Review of the anti-dumping duties on gypsum plasterboard, classifiable under tariff subheading 6809.11, originating in or imported from Indonesia and Thailand, is expected. The application was lodged by Saint Gobain Constructions Product SA (Pty) Ltd.
(iii) The preliminary determination of the anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of wheelbarrows, classifiable under tariff subheading 8716.80.10, originating in or imported from the People's Republic of China.