ITAC imposes definitive duties on vehicle windscreens from China – imported under tariff subheading 8708.22.10 (Tariff hopping)
Shatterprufe, a division of PG Group (Proprietary) Limited made an application to ITAC alleging that, the anti-dumping duties imposed in the original investigation are being circumvented through tariff hopping.
ITAC imposes definitive duties on vehicle windscreens being circumvented through country hopping from China to Malaysia
Shatterprufe, a division of PG Group (Proprietary) Limited made an application to ITAC, alleging that the remedial effect of the anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of windscreens for vehicles classifiable under tariff subheading 7007.21.20, to be used in the Southern African Customs Union market as replacement glass in the aftermarket from China, were being undermined through circumvention in the form of country hopping from China to Malaysia.
ITAC and China’s TRIB Sign Renewed Record of Understanding on Trade Remedy Cooperation
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (“ITAC” or “the Commission”) and the Trade Remedies Investigation Bureau (TRIB) of China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) have signed a renewed Record of Understanding (RoU) on trade remedy cooperation.
ITAC maintains anti-dumping duties on clear float glass at 27,26%
ITAC conducted a sunset review of the anti-dumping duties on clear float glass imported from Egypt.The investigation was initiated following an application by PFG Building Glass, a division of PG Group.
Up to 28.11% provisional duties imposed on colour-coated steel from China
ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd and Safal Steel (Pty) Ltd made an application to ITAC alleging that, dumping of colour-coated steel imported from China was taking place in the Southern Customs Union (SACU) market.
ITAC increases the Dollar Based Reference Price for sugar from US$680/ton to US$785/ton
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (“ITAC” or “the Commission”) considered two applications from industry stakeholders regarding the current Dollar-Based Reference Price (“DBRP”) for sugar.
ITAC recommends temporary rebate for new tyres used in Agricultural and Forestry vehicles and machines
ITAC considered an application from Tubestone (Pty) Ltd to rebate ordinary customs duties on certain tyres. These tyres are new pneumatic tyres used on agricultural and forestry vehicles and machines, with rim sizes smaller than 91 cm (classified under tariff code 4011.70.10).
ITAC grants a 20% duty increase on certain rock drilling equipment parts
Derry Engineering (Pty) Ltd applied for an increase in the general rate of customs duty on certain rock drilling equipment parts, from free of duty to the WTO bound rate of 20% ad valorem.
ITAC recommends 3-year safeguard duty extension for threaded fasteners, with conditions
On 27 February 2026, ITAC initiated an investigation into the extension of safeguard duty against increased imports of threaded fasteners of iron and steel.
ITAC recommends an increase in the rate of customs duty on peanut butter from 0.99c/kg to 20 per cent ad valorem
ITAC has completed its investigation following an application by RCL Group Services (Pty) Ltd, to increase the customs duty on peanut butter from 0.99c/kg to 25 per cent ad valorem.