Tariff Amendments - 22 November The rate of customs duty (duty) on ‘Agarbatti’ and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning, classifiable under tariff subheading 3307.41, has been reduced from 20% to free with retrospective effect to 1 January 2000. The European Union (EU) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) rates of duty on parts of footwear, classifiable under tariff headings 64.01, 64.02, 64.03, 64.04, 64.05 and 64.06, have been reduced. The EU rate reduced by 2% and the SACU rate reduced by 8%. A provision, rebate item 312.01/4107.1, for a rebate of the full duty on bovine skin leather for use as linings and for use a upper material or for the covering of heels has been created with effect from 1 January 2002. Provision, rebate items 317.06/8708.29/01.06, 317.06/8708.29/02.06 and 317.06/9401.20/01.06, is created for a rebate of the full duty on goods of any description for the manufacture of hand brake covers and gear lever covers and on motor vehicle interior body components for covering thereof with leather. Response due - 9 December The investigation into the alleged dumping of gypsum plasterboard, classifiable under tariff subheading 6809.11, originating in or imported from Thailand. Initiation of an anti-dumping investigation Notice of the initiation of an investigation into the alleged dumping of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, painted, varnished or coated with plastic, classifiable under tariff subheadings 7210.70 and 7212.40, originating in or imported from Australia. The petition was lodged by Iscor Ltd. Response due by December, 16. Termination of an anti-dumping investigation -15 November Notice of the termination of an investigation into the alleged dumping of cotton floor mops, dust and brush sets, floor brooms and toilet brush sets, classifiable under tariff subheading 9603.90, originating in or imported from Italy. Tariff Application The reduction in the rate of duty on kidney beans, including white pea beans (Phaseolos vulgans), classifiable under tariff subheading 0713.33, from 10% ad valorem to free of duty. Tariff Applications - Response due Rebate of the duty on: Other woven fabrics of cotton, plain weave, unbleached, classifiable under tariff subheading 5210.11.90; Other woven fabrics of cotton, of a mass not exceeding 130g/m2, classifiable under tariff subheading 5208.32.50; Other woven fabrics of cotton, dyed, plain weave, classifiable under tariff subheading 5210.31.90; Other woven fabrics of cotton, of yarns of different colours, plain weave, classifiable under tariff subheading 5210.41.90; Other woven fabrics of cotton, plain weave, of a mass exceeding 100g/m2, classifiable under tariff subheading 5208.42.50 For the manufacture of adhesive bandages, classifiable under tariff subheading 3005.10 Withdrawal of rebate provisions: rebate items 306.02/5210.11/01.06, 306.02/5514.11/01.06, and 306.02/5516.21/01.06, for the manufacture of adhesive bandages. Rebate of the duty on sodium hydroxide (caustic soda lye), classified under tariff subheading 2815.12, for the manufacture of wood-free coated paper, classifiable under tariff subheading 4810.11.00 and 4810.12.00, and tissue paper, classified under tariff subheadings 4803.00.31 and 4803.00.39, in such quantities and at such times as the Director-General of Trade and Industry may allow by specific permits. Review of the customs duty on pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, classifiable under tariff subheading 3206.11 at 10 per cent ad valorem duty. Response on these applications due by 29 November 2002. Application for market access permits for agricultural products As per South Africa’s commitment under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Marrakesh Agreement regarding market access, application for permits for specified agricultural products are invited. Further information is available on request. Compiled by Riaan de Lange - De Loitte & Touche
