On 21 November 2014 the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) published a notice for the exclusion of glass mirrors made from glass coloured throughout the mass (tinted glass), classifiable under tariff subheading 7009.91, from the existing anti-dumping duty applicable on unframed glass mirrors originating in or imported from the Peoples Republic of China (China).
An investigation into the alleged dumping of unframed glass mirrors was initiated on 02 November 2012, a provisional anti-dumping duty of 40.22% was imposed on 08 March 2013, and on 26 July 2013 a final anti-dumping duty of 40.22% was imposed with retrospective effect from 8 March 2013.
The application was lodged by Nelson Glass and Mirrors, an importer of unframed glass mirrors, to exclude mirrors made from tinted glass, from the antidumping duty applicable on unframed glass mirrors originating in or imported from China. The company stated that tinted glass cannot be manufactured locally from start to finish, but that the tinted glass is imported and the silver backing is applied to produce tinted mirrors.
Nelson Glass & Mirrors was founded in 1993 as a glazing company, operating out of an 80sqm factory in Sea Point. Over the last 20 years we have expanded and evolved into a significant glass and mirror processing company in Cape Town. We now operate out of a purpose-built 3300sqm factory in Killarney Racing Park, Cape Town.
Nelson Glass is a family-owned and managed business. Owners Fabio and Renzo Schincariol are actively involved in the factory and the day to day operations of this dynamic and independent glass company. Nelson Glass is a one stop shop, everything is done in house. We use high quality machinery to ensure that standards are always maintained and that our products meet and exceed our customers’ expectations
Nelson Glass prides itself in it’s (sic) quality of workmanship and our ability to be flexible in assisting our clients achieve there (sic) goals. Our mission is to provide a quality service and be able to go the extra mile for our clients.
Source: www.nelsonglass.co.za (accessed on 21 November 2014)
Comment is invited by 05 December 2014 (14 days from the publication of the Government Gazette notice.) Itac will give due consideration to written requests for an extension of not more than 14 days on good cause shown (properly motivated and substantiated), if received prior to the expiry of the original 14-day period. Merely citing insufficient time is not an acceptable reason for extension.
Consideration for Clarification:
• The notice references “anti-dumping duties”, when only an “anti-dumping duty” was imposed.
• “The Commission will give due consideration to written requests for an extension of not more than 14 days on good cause shown (properly motivated and substantiated), if received prior to the expiry of the original 14-day period.” (Own emphasis.) The notice was published for 14 days’ comment. If you require an extension to comment you might well be too late.