Textile Fabric Inter-Layered Application On 04 May the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) published a notice in the Government Gazette in respect of the proposed increase in the rate of customs duty on textile fabric inter-layered or otherwise combined with bentonite clay, classifiable under tariff subheading 5911.10.90, from free of customs duty (“General” rate of customs duty) to 25% ad valorem. The application was lodged by Kaymac (Pty) Ltd who provided the following reasoning for the application (i) Protect capital investment and improve potential for further investment and expansion; (ii) Retain local jobs and create further job opportunities; and (iii) Protect local industry and prevent potential cheap and inferior products. Comment is due by 01 June 2012.
