An invitation has been extended to any interested party to comment on the proposed increase in the rate of customs duty on water metres designed for use with piping with an inside diameter not exceeding 30mm from free of customs duty to 10% ad valorem. The application was lodged by Elster Kent Metering (Pty) Ltd who reasoned that the penetration of low cost imports into the local market at substantially low prices is undercutting the existing market prices and reducing the market share of local manufacturers. Comment is due by 23 September 2011.