Sars on 10 June published the increase in the ‘general’ rate of customs duty on hot-rolled steel, classifiable in various tariff subheadings in Tariff Chapter 72 to the Act ‘Iron and Steel’, from free of duty to 10% ad valorem. The reasoning for Itac’s recommendation is contained in its report number 524.
“7208.10 - In coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief
7208.25 - - Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more
7208.26 - - Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm
7208.27 - - Of a thickness of less than 3 mm
7208.36 - - Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm
7208.37 - - Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm
7208.38 - - Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm
7208.39 - - Of a thickness of less than 3 mm
7208.53 - - Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm
7208.54 - - Of a thickness of less than 3 mm
7208.90 - Other
7211.13- - Rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width exceeding 150 mm and a thickness of not less than 4 mm, not in coils and without patterns in relief
7211.14 - - Other, of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more
7211.19 - - Other
7225.30 - Other, not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils
7226.91 - - Not further worked than hot-rolled”.