Tariff Amendment - 18 October 2002 The provision for a rebate of duty, 405.04/00.00/07.00, on goods (excluding foodstuffs) forwarded free, as a donation, to an educational organisation, hospital (including a clinic), welfare organisation, religious organisation or sporting organisation, recommended by the Board on Tariffs and Trade, cleared for the purpose of this rebate provision on or before 31 August 2000, in such quantities and under such conditions as the Director-General: Trade and Industry may allow by specific permit is withdrawn as it has expired. Still no Word on the Request to Terminate Anti-dumping Investigation On Friday, 4 October 2002, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issued the following press release: 'On 23 May 2002 the Department of Trade and Industry's Board of Tariffs and Trade received a complaint that the abovementioned products were being dumped in South Africa from Italy. After obtaining additional information the Board initiated an investigation on 13 September 2002. The applicant, USABCO (Pty) Ltd, has now approached the Board and requested that the investigation be terminated on the basis that market conditions have changed significantly since it started preparing the application. A major factor is the change in the exchange rate since September 2001, which has resulted in natural protection for its products. USABCO has also indicated that it does not want to disturb its relationship with its customers in other areas. The Board will consider USABCO's request at its next meeting and will advise the Minister accordingly. The Minister's decision will be communicated to USABCO and all interested parties as soon as possible.' The closing date was 14 October 2002. Response due on tariff applications by 25 October 2002 An increase in the customs duty (duty) on containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel from free of duty to 15 per cent ad valorem. The revision of the tariff with respect to fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates classified under Chapter 3 of the Customs and Excise Act. An increase in the rate of the duty on UHT milk from free of duty.
