The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) on 21 July announced the proposed reduction in the “general” rate of customs duty on distributors and ignition coils classifiable under tariff subheading 8511.30.30, identifiable for use solely or principally with motor vehicle engines, from 15% ad valorem to free of duty. Comment is due by 18 August.
The application was lodged by Masterparts (Pty) Ltd who reasoned that there was no longer a local manufacturer of the subject products in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) region and the current duty had an unnecessary cost raising effect.
