On 19 May the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) announced an investigation into the proposed increase in the “general” rate of customs duty on biaxially oriented polymers of propylene (excluding that which is self-adhesive on both sides), of a width not exceeding 200 mm, classifiable in tariff subheading 3919.10.43 from 10% ad valorem to 20% ad valorem.
The increase in the rate of duty is through the amendment of the description of tariff subheading 3919.10.43 to “Of biaxially oriented polymers of propylene (excluding that which is self-adhesive on both sides)”, and of tariff subheading 391910.47 to “Other biaxially oriented polymers of propylene, self-adhesive on both sides”.
The duty on self-adhesive biaxially oriented polymers of propylene, classifiable in tariff subheading 3919.10.47, will remain unchanged at 10% ad valorem.
The application was lodged by Sicad SA (Pty) Ltd who reasoned that similar products, which do not add value to the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) market, are imported at cheaper prices, and that some of the similar products are imported under a tariff subheading which is free of duty.
Comment is due by 16 June 2017.
Additional Information:
- Sicad Group - Adhesive tape producers
Ivano Zucchiatti founded Sicad in 1972 and Eurocel is the brand name of its products well known all over the world. With 700 employees all over the world, Sicad Group headquarters is located in Uboldo, Italy, and it has 5 affiliates around the globe.
- Sicad SA (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
Since 1996
Productive and trade unit - Coating line
- Sicad Group produces over 300 different types of adhesive tape.
Synthetic rubber (Hot melt) - Slitting and packaging lines
Surface: 12.000 m²
Employees: 67