On 22 March 2013 the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) advised of the proposed reduction in the rate of customs duty on constant velocity joints (CV joints), classifiable under tariff subheading 8708.50.90, from 20% ad valorem from free of customs duty by the creation of an additional 8-digit tariff subheading for CV joints under tariff subheading 8708.50. The applicant, Masterparts (Pty) Ltd, reasoned that there were no local manufacturers of CV joints within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), and the current customs duty only served as a cost raising effect. Comments are due by April 19, 2013.
