A weekly summary of the main changes to the South African tariff dispensation and amendments to customs and excise legislation. Compiled by Riaan de Lange. E-mail: riaan.de.lange@za.pwc.com Pricewaterhouse Coopers Customs & International Trade (CIT) consultancy. Anti-dumping Investigations – 3 December The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has terminated the investigation into the alleged dumping of forged or stamped, but not further worked, grinding balls and similar articles for mills originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China (China). On 3 October 2003, the ITAC initiated this investigation, which was lodged on behalf of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) industry by Scaw Metals, a division of Anglo Operations, which alleged that the dumped imports were causing material retardation to the establishment of the SACU industry. On 19 May 2004 the ITAC published its preliminary report in which it indicated that although it determined that dumping was occurring, it did not find a causal link between the dumped imports originating in or imported from China and the injury being experienced by Scaw Metals. On 3 December 2004 the Government Gazette announced the publication of the ITAC’s final report that was approved by the Ministers of Trade and Industry, and Finance for the application to be terminated. There were no rule or tariff amendments – 8 December No tariff or rule amendments at the time of printing. Tariff Applications – Response due The increase in the general rate of duty on welding neck and slip type flanges of stainless steel with an inside cross-sectional dimension not exceeding 203.2nn, and stainless steel butt welding fittings, classifiable under tariff subheading 7307.21.90 and 7307.2.3.90 respectively, from free of duty to 10% ad valorem. The applicant is Steelmor Industries (Pty) Ltd. Response due by 24 December 2004. No anti-dumping Amendments – 8 December There were no anti-dumping amendments at the time of printing. Anti-dumping Applications – Response Due The initiation of an investigation into the alleged dumping of wheat flour, classifiable under tariff subheading 1101.00, originating in or imported from India. Response due by 13 December 2004. Note: This is a non comprehensive statement of the law. No liability can be accepted for errors and omissions.
