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 retains this industry and to afford the relevant industry a chance to grow. Comment is due by 25 January 2013