In a Government Gazette dated 21 December 2012 the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) announced a proposed increase in the rate of customs duty on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape, classifiable under tariff subheading 3920.99.25, from 10% ad valorem to 20% ad valorem. The application was lodged by RIC Manufacturing CC who provided numerous reasons for the application, amongst others that the World Trade Organisation (WTO) bound rate of 20% ad valorem was required to curb the flood of cheap imports into the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), to ensure that the SACU retained this industry and to afford the industry a chance to grow. Comment is due by 25 January 2013