A notice was published in respect of the proposed increase in the rate of customs duty on lattice masts for telegraph lines of electric power lines classifiable under tariff subheading 7308.20.10 from free of customs duty to 15% ad valorem. The application was lodged by the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) who reasoned that the tariff amendment was required to improve the industry’s competitiveness. Comment is due by 22 October 2010.