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International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC)

Welcome to the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC)

ITAC aims to create an enabling environment for fair trade through efficient and effective administration of its trade instruments, and provide technical advice to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic).

Latest News

Report 768 – Investigation for remedial action in the form of safeguard measure against the increased imports of flat rolled products

Investigation for remedial action in the form of a safeguard measure against the increased imports of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated, with aluminium-zinc alloys, of a thickness of less than 0.45mm, classifiable under tariff subheadings 7210.61.20 and 7210.61.30 and flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, otherwise plated or coated with zinc, of a thickness of less than 0.45mm, classifiable under tariff subheadings 7225.92.25 and 7225.92.35 (“corrosion resistant steel coil”): Final determination

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Notice 3968 of 2026

Notice of an initiation of the investigation for remedial action in the form of a safeguard measure against the increased imports of A3 and A4 office paper classifiable under tariff heading 4802.56.20 and 4802.56.90.

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Notice 3969 of 2026

Review of the list of materials qualifying as standard materials under the Automotive Production and Development Programme Phase 2 (“APDP2”) and measures to support battery manufacturing.

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Notices

Notice of an initiation of the investigation for remedial action in the form of a safeguard measure against the increased imports of A3 and A4 office paper classifiable under tariff heading 4802.56.20 and 4802.56.90.
Review of the list of materials qualifying as standard materials under the Automotive Production and Development Programme Phase 2 (“APDP2”) and measures to support battery manufacturing
Sunset Reviews

Latest Reports

Report 768 – Investigation for remedial action in the form of safeguard measure against the increased imports of flat rolled products

Investigation for remedial action in the form of a safeguard measure against the increased imports of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a...

Report 751 – Increase in the general customs duty on rails

Increase in the general customs duty on rails, classifiable under tariff subheading 7302.10, from 5% Ad Valorem to 10% Ad Valorem....

Mhla zi-24 Febhuwari 2023 i-ITAC yaqala ukubuyekeza intela yempahla esebenza emikhiqizweni egoqwe nge-aluminiyamu (amapuleti e-aluminiyamu, amakhoyili, amashidi, okungamakani, imicu kanye nefoyili).

Hierdie ondersoek handel oor die beweerde dumping van aktiewe gis, spesifiek bakkersamegeperste gis, wat afkomstig is van of ingevoer word uit die Republiek van Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe). Die aansoeker is Rymco (Edms) Bpk., handelend as Anchor Yeast, die enigste vervaardiger van die betrokke produk binne die Suider-Afrikaanse Doeane-unie (SADU) streek.

Swilavisiso leswi swi fambisana na milandzu ya ku hehliwa ka ku lahliwa ka comela/xivirisi, hi ku kongoma, comela/xivirisi lexi tisiwaka kumbe ku nghenisiwa xi huma eRiphabliki ya Zimbabwe.

Umbiko we-ITAC oshicilelwe ngonombolo 491, i-International Trade Administration Commission yaseNingizimu Afrika (“ITAC” noma “iKhomishana”) iphakamise ukwenyuswa kwentela kumabhethri e-lead asidi yohlobo olusetshenziswa ukuqalisa izinjini zepiston, kusukela ku 5% kuya ku-15%.

Latest News

ITAC has concluded its investigation into increased imports of corrosion resistant steel coil, and made a recommendation to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition. The investigation, examined imports of certain flat-rolled steel products, commonly referred to as corrosion resistant steel coil.

ArcelorMittal Rail and Structures, a division of ArcelorMittal South Africa made an application for an increase in the general rate of customs duty on rails, from 5% to 10% ad valorem.

ITAC conducted a sunset review investigation of the anti-dumping duties on clear float glass, imported from Saudi Arabia and the Emirates. This followed an application …

ITAC has taken a decisive step to bolster domestic manufacturing by recommending an increase in customs duty on specific polymer-based pipes and hoses. At the heart of this decision lies Riifo Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd — the sole producer of these specialised products within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU)....

Notices

Notice of an initiation of the investigation for remedial action in the form of a safeguard measure against the increased imports of A3 and A4 office paper classifiable under tariff heading 4802.56.20 and 4802.56.90.
Review of the list of materials qualifying as standard materials under the Automotive Production and Development Programme Phase 2 (“APDP2”) and measures to support battery manufacturing
Sunset Reviews
Sunset review investigation of the anti-dumping duties on clear float glass
Review of the anti-dumping measures on new pneumatic tyres

Mhla zi-24 Febhuwari 2023 i-ITAC yaqala ukubuyekeza intela yempahla esebenza emikhiqizweni egoqwe nge-aluminiyamu (amapuleti e-aluminiyamu, amakhoyili, amashidi, okungamakani, imicu kanye nefoyili).

Hierdie ondersoek handel oor die beweerde dumping van aktiewe gis, spesifiek bakkersamegeperste gis, wat afkomstig is van of ingevoer word uit die Republiek van Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe). Die aansoeker is Rymco (Edms) Bpk., handelend as Anchor Yeast, die enigste vervaardiger van die betrokke produk binne die Suider-Afrikaanse Doeane-unie (SADU) streek.

Swilavisiso leswi swi fambisana na milandzu ya ku hehliwa ka ku lahliwa ka comela/xivirisi, hi ku kongoma, comela/xivirisi lexi tisiwaka kumbe ku nghenisiwa xi huma eRiphabliki ya Zimbabwe.

Umbiko we-ITAC oshicilelwe ngonombolo 491, i-International Trade Administration Commission yaseNingizimu Afrika (“ITAC” noma “iKhomishana”) iphakamise ukwenyuswa kwentela kumabhethri e-lead asidi yohlobo olusetshenziswa ukuqalisa izinjini zepiston, kusukela ku 5% kuya ku-15%.

Latest from ITAC

ITAC has concluded its investigation into increased imports of corrosion resistant steel coil, and made a recommendation to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition. The investigation, examined imports of certain flat-rolled steel products, commonly referred to as corrosion resistant steel coil.

ArcelorMittal Rail and Structures, a division of ArcelorMittal South Africa made an application for an increase in the general rate of customs duty on rails, from 5% to 10% ad valorem.

ITAC conducted a sunset review investigation of the anti-dumping duties on clear float glass, imported from Saudi Arabia and the Emirates. This followed an application …

ITAC has taken a decisive step to bolster domestic manufacturing by recommending an increase in customs duty on specific polymer-based pipes and hoses. At the heart of this decision lies Riifo Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd — the sole producer of these specialised products within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU)....

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IMPORTANT NOTICE RE: IMPORT & EXPORT PERMITS APPLICATIONS

Dear applicants, ITAC acknowledges the recent complaints with regards to turnaround times in the issuance of permits.

ITAC has been receiving an unusually high volume of import and export permit applications for personal used goods such as cell phones and laptops.

Please note that due to this spike, responses to emails and the turnaround times to generate import and export permits would be negatively impacted.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused in this regard and are doing our best to assist all applicants.