No Tariff Amendments – 30 March 2007 Tariff Applications – Response due The reduction in the rate of customs duty on slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in sheet, painted, with one side not exceeding 6 5 mm and the other side not exceeding 500mm and with a thickness not exceeding 0mm from 15% ad valorem to free of customs duty. Rebate of the customs duty on woven fabrics consisting of 100% polyester and of a mass not exceeding 90g/m for use in the manufacture of clothing. Response due by 7 April 007. Proposed Tariff Amendments – 04 April 2007 Effective from 04 April 007 there will be an increase in the general fuel levy of 5c/l for both petrol and diesel, taking the levy on these products to 1 1c/l and 105c/I respectively. No Trade Remedy Applications – 30 March 2007 Trade Remedy Applications – Response Due This notice replaces the antidumping notice of 19 January 007 regarding the initiation of an investigation into the alleged dumping of citric acid originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China (China). Please note that the Government Gazette incorrectly makes mention of the notice appearing in the Government Gazette of 0 February 007. In accordance with the original publication, comment was due on 19 February 007. The period for comment has now, effectively, been extended to 0 April 007. No Trade Remedy Amendments – 30 March 2007 Duty calls 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 of South African Tariff & Trade Solutions. E-mail: riaan@importsolutions.co.za Note: This is a non comprehensive statement of the law. No liability can be accepted for errors and omissions.
