Response due on anti-dumping investigation 14 October 2002 Initiation of an investigation into the alleged dumping of cotton floor mops, dust and brush sets, floor brooms and toilet brush sets originating in or imported from Italy Sunset review of the anti-dumping duties on capsules containing 250mg and 500mg amoxycillin trihydrate, originating in India and imported from Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, India. 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. (The proposed level of duty was not indicated.) Response due on tariff applications by 11 October 2002 The rebate of the customs duty on guar beans, classifiable under tariff subheading 0713.90.20, for the manufacture of guar powder, meal or flour. The reduction in the duty on flour, meal and powder of dried leguminous vegetables of heading 07.13, classifiable under tariff subheading 1106.10, from 0.8c/kg to free of duty. The reduction of the duty on new pneumatic tyres of rubber, for whelks identifiable for wheelchairs, from 20% ad valorem to free of duty. The revision of the duty on wine, other fermented beverages and spirits. In light of the investigations published in 1998, the Board on Tariffs and Trade is considering recommending the following levels of duty with regard to wine, other fermented beverages and spirits: The duty on wine and grape must, vermouth and other wine, classifiable under tariff heading 22.04 and 22.05, to be adjusted to R1.00 per litre. The duty on cider and perry, classifiable under tariff subheading 2206.00.80, to be amended to R1.00 per litre. The duty on undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcohol strength by volume of less than 80 per cent volume, in containers holding more than 2 litres, to be increased to 154c per litre. Amendment of rebate item 317.02/00.00/02.00. The withdrawal of the rebate item on tartaric acid for the manufacture of wines and the revision of the customs duty on tartaric acid, classifiable under tariff subheading 2918.12, with a rate of duty of 15% ad valorem. DUTY CALLS is prepared by Riaan de Lange of Deloitte & Touche Trade & Investment Solutions. E-mail: rdelange@deloitte.co.za
