Tariff applications – Response due The rebate of the duty on other yarn of polyester, partially orientated yarn for the manufacture of textured polyester yarn. Comment due by 25 November 2005. The extension of Rebate Item for the manufacture of electric hot trays, stoves and glass-top hobs. Comment due by 18 November 2005. The reduction in the rate of duty on artificial flowers, foliage and fruit, its parts and articles made therefrom. Comment due by 11 November 2005. The reduction in the duty on aluminum wheels for heavy-duty trucks and road tractors and trailers. Comment due by 11 November 2005. Anti-dumping amendments – 4 November Vehicle exports pick up speed ED RICHARDSON EXPORTS OF SA-manufactured vehicles are gaining momentum. According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), export sales of South African produced vehicles for the period January to September, 2005 stood at 96 113 units – an improvement of 11 122 vehicles or 13,1% compared to the 84 991 vehicles exported during the corresponding nine months in 2004. Aggregate September, 2005 vehicle exports at 17 509 units showed an improvement of 2 818 vehicles or 19,2% compared to the 14 691 vehicles exported during the previous month of August, 2005. Naamsa says exports of vehicles are expected to “gain substantial momentum in the short to medium term”. Safmarine wins maritime award AT THE second annual Maritime Achievers Awards Ceremony in Durban recently, Safmarine won the award for “foreign–owned and locally–based maritime enterprise” from the department of transport. This was for its continued support for the maritime studies department at Simon’s Town High School and the career and training opportunities offered by the company. Anti-dumping application – response due The initiation of an investigation into the alleged dumping of tyres originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China (China). Response due by 8 December 2005. Anti-dumping application – response closed The initiation of a sunset review of the anti-dumping duties on garlic originating or imported from China. Response was due by 3 November 2005.
