Proposed creation of a rebate Item On 21 May 2010 an application appeared in respect of the proposed creation of a rebate item (also known as a Rebate Provision) for: (i) Blends of complex petroleum hydrocarbons, classifiable in tariff subheading 2710.11.90 for use as plasticizers in the manufacture of synthetic rubber, classifiable in tariff heading 40.02; and (ii) Blends of complex petroleum hydrocarbons, classifiable in tariff subheading 2710.11.90 for use as plasticizers in the manufacture of pneumatic tyres, classifiable in tariff heading 40.11. Comment is due by 04 June 2010. Proposed reduction in the rate of duty Comment is invited in respect of a notice that appeared in respect of proposed reduction in the rate of customs duty (duty) on pistons, whether or not fitted with gudgeon pins, piston rings or cylinder liners or sleeves, for motor vehicle engines, classifiable under tariff subheading 8409.91.27. Comment is due by 04 June 2010. Sunset review antidumping On 21 May 2010 a notice appeared in respect of the initiation of a Sunset Review of the anti-dumping duties on acetaminophenol originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America. The application was lodged by Fine Chemicals Corporation (Pty) Ltd, which alleges that the expiry of the antidumping duties in respect of acetaminophenol, classifiable under tariff subheading 2924.29.05, would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and the recurrence of material injury. Comment is due by 28 June 2010. Imminent lapse of antidumping duties Comment is invited in respect of a notice that appeared in respect of the imminent lapse of anti-dumping duties for: (i) Chicken meat portions originating in or imported from the United States of America (USA) – 0207.14; (ii) Carbon black originating in or imported from Thailand – 28.03; (iii) Paperboard originating in or imported from South Korea (Korea) – 4810.92; and (iii) Drawn glass and float glass originating in or imported from Indonesia – 7005.29. Manufacturers in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) of any of the aforementioned products are required to submit a duly substantiated information, indicating that the expiry of the anti-dumping duty would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury. Comment is due by 30 June 2010. Electricity levy rule amendment The South African Revenue Service (SARS) published proposed draft amendments to the Customs and Excise Act (“the Act”), and in particular its rules and schedules in respect of the electricity levy (environmental levy). The proposed amendments are in respect of: (i) Schedule No.1 Part 3B – notes – environmental levy on electricity generated in the Republic (South Africa); (ii) Schedule No.1 Part 4 – item 680.04/148.01/01.00; (iii) Section 54F – rules – electricity levy (environmental levy); (iv) Form DA176 – electricity levy account; (v) Form DA185.4A12 – registration (electricity levy); and (vi) Form DA185.4B2 – licensing (electricity levy). Comment is due by 04 June 2010.
