On 26 October 2012 the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) announced an application for the proposed increase in the “General” rate of customs duty on taps and mixers, classifiable under tariff subheading 8481.80.79, from 15% ad valorem to 20% ad valorem. The application was lodged by Cobra Watertech (Pty) Ltd. Comment is due by 23 November 2012.