In February 2012 Itac published a notice in respect of the proposed increase in the rate of customs duty (duty) on lawn mower blades, classifiable under tariff subheading 8208.40, free of customs duty to 20% ad valorem. To facilitate the proposed increase in the rate of customs duty it is proposed that an 8-digit tariff subheading (a South African-specific tariff subheading) be created under tariff subheading 8208.40 for “lawn mower blades”. The application was lodged by Collier Tool & Die CC who reasoned that the increase in the rate of customs duty is required to improve the industry’s competitiveness. Comment is due by 23 March 2012.