Duty Calls

Import Permits for Used Overcoats The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has invited proposals from interested parties on the requirements for the importation of used overcoats, in terms of rebate item 460.11/60.00.01.04. The intention of the notice is to determine the annual import quotas. The information required is detailed in a questionnaire of five pages, and categorised by manufacturer, importer, and potential new importer. Response due by 11 November 2005. No rule amendments
– 14 October 2005 Tariff amendments
– 7 October 2005 The anti-dumping duty on carbon black originating in or imported from Australia was withdrawn on its expiry date of 13 October 2005. Tariff applications – response due The rebate of the customs duty (duty) on other yarn of polyester, partially orientated yarn (non-textured) for the manufacture of textured polyester yarn. Comment due by 25 November 2005. The extension of Rebate Item 316.09/8516.90/01.06 to read “Parts, for the manufacture of electric hot trays, stoves and glass-top hobs of heading 85.16”. Comment due by 18 November 2005. The reduction in the rate of duty on artificial flowers, foliage and fruit, its parts and articles made there from. Comment due by 11 November 2005. The reduction in the duty on aluminium wheels for heavy-duty trucks and road tractors and trailers. Comment due by 11 November 2005. Amendment of the description of tariff subheading 8708.99.40 and a review of the existing rate of customs duty (duty) for track link assemblies with or without shoes; track pins and bushes, and parts thereof. Comment due by 28 October 2005. Anti-dumping application – response due The proposed termination of the anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) originating in or imported from China, Indonesia and Thailand. Response due by 28 October 2005. The initiation of a sunset review of the anti-dumping duties on garlic originating or imported from China. Response due by 3 November 2005. The initiation of a sunset review of the anti-dumping duties on frozen chicken meat originating in or imported from the United States of America (USA). Response due by 28 October 2005.