TARIFF AMENDMENTS – 30 JUNE 2006
Amendment #1
Amendment of the provisional anti-dumping duty
Government Gazette: 28986
Notice No.: No.R644
List No.: xxx
Tariff Subheading:
2309.90.65
Countries:
United States of America (USA)
Description:
The provisional anti-dumping duties (payments) in respect of feed supplements, containing, by mass, 40 per cent or more lysine, whether or not containing added antibiotics or added melengestrol acetate, imported from or originating in the United States of America (USA), has been amended by retrospective effect to 25 April 2006.
Additional comments:
The introduction of the provisional anti-dumping duties was effected through the publication of notice No.R405 that appeared in the Government Gazette of 25 April 2006. The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) reasons for the imposition of the provisional anti-dumping duties were contained in Report No.171.
The provisional anti-dumping duties imposed on goods manufactured by, and exported from, the USA have been reduced as follows:
· Manufactured by or imported from Degussa Corporation, reduce from 34% to 2.2%; and
· Manufactured by all other exporters in the USA, reduce from 49% to 13.7%.
Comment Due:
No comment due
TARIFF APPLICATIONS – 30 JUNE 2006
Application #1
Reduction in the rate of customs duty on
Government Gazette: 30 June 2006
Notice No.: 836 of 2006
List No.: List 8/2006
Tariff Subheading:
8501.40.90
Description:
The proposed reduction in the rate of customs duty on single-phase fractional horsepower electric motors, classifiable under tariff subheading 8501.40.90, from 20% ad valorem to free of duty.
Additional comments:
The application was lodged by Airtronic Spares who stated that there is no Southern African Customs Union (SACU) manufacturers of single-phase fractional horsepower electric motors and that the current rate of duty does not serve a protective purpose, but is a cost burden to the industry.
Comment Due:
11 August 2006
TARIFF APPLICATIONS – 30 JUNE 2006
Application #2
Reduction in the rate of customs duty
Government Gazette: 30 June 2006
Notice No.: 836 of 2006
List No.: List 8/2006
Pages.: 87 to 89
Tariff Subheading:
8309.90.05
Description:
The proposed reduction in the rate of customs duty on threaded bungs, classifiable under tariff subheading 8309.09.05, and flange gaskets packed in sets for steel drums, whether or not presented with bung covers, classifiable under tariff subheading 8309.90.05.
Additional comments:
The application was lodged by Greif South Africa (Pty) Ltd who stated that threaded bungs and bung covers, are not manufactured in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and it is therefore not fair to pay the high customs duty of 5% ad valorem.
Comment Due:
11 August 2006
TARIFF APPLICATIONS – 09 JUNE 2006
Application #3
Reduction in the rate of customs duty on
Government Gazette: 28899
Notice No.: 726 of 2006
List No.: List 7/2006
Tariff heading:
2933.59.90
Description:
The reduction in the rate of customs duty on Tenoforvir Disproxil Fumarate (anti-retroviral active ingredient) classifiable under tariff subheading 2933.59.90 from 10% ad valorem to free of customs duty.
Additional comments:
The application was lodged by Aspen Pharmacare who stated that Tenoforvir Disproxil Fumarate which is used as an active ingredient in the manufacture of anti retroviral medicines is not manufactured in the South African Customs Union (SACU).
Comment Due:
21 July 2006
TARIFF APPLICATIONS – 09 JUNE 2006
Application #4
Amendment of the Rebate of the rate of customs duty on
Government Gazette: 28899
Notice No.: 726 of 2006
List No.: List 7/2006
Tariff heading:
2815.12
Description:
The amendment of Rebate Item 310.01/2815.12/03.06 in respect of tariff subheading 2815.12 to Rebate Item 310.01 – sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), in aqueous solution, in such quantities and at such times as the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) my allow by specific permit for the manufacture of uncoated paper and paperboard, toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock etc.
Additional comments:
The application, by Sappi Fine Paper (Pty) Ltd is in respect of the amendment of the manufacturing rebate provision, which was published in the Government Gazette No.28275 of 13 April 2006.
Comment Due:
30 June 2006
TARIFF APPLICATIONS – 19 MAY 2006
Application #5
Rebate of the rate of customs duty on
Government Gazette: 28830
Notice No.: 647 of 2006
List No.: List 6/2006
Tariff headings:
7302.10, 8301.10, 8501.51, 8501.52, 8504.34, 85371.0, 8544.20, 9401.71 used to manufacture 8426.19
Description:
The creation of a set of rebate provisions under Schedule No.4 of the Customs and Excise Act for the customs duty free importation of components used in the manufacture of gantry cranes.
Additional comments:
The rebate items are for goods used in the manufacture of ship-to-store gantry cranes and the installation of gantry crane track construction material, in such quantities, at such times and under the conditions as the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) may allow by specific permit after the Commission is satisfied that such goods will only be used for purposes specified in this item and are not available in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) are.
The goods/inputs in question are: rails of iron or steel, padlocks of base metal, other multi-phase AC motors of an output exceeding 750W, other multi-phase AC motors of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75kW, other electrical transformers having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kWA; boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments of apparatus, and numerical control apparatus; co-axial cable and other non-coaxial electric conductors with a cross sectional dimension exceeding 4,5mm; and other seats, with metal frames upholstered.
The applicant is Jikelele Materials Handling (Pty) Ltd.
Comment Due:
30 June 2006
NO TRADE REMEDY APPLICATIONS – 30 JUNE 2006
TRADE REMEDY APPLICATION – 26 MAY 2006
Application #1
Initiation of a Sunset Review
Government Gazette: 28798
Notice No.: 673 of 2006
List No.: xxx
Tariff headings:
4809.20 (Belgium, Germany, UK); 3904.10 (Brazil, France, UK, USA);; 8301.40, 8301.41 (China); 8201.20 (China); 8201.30 (China); 3920.99 (China); 8201.10, 8201.20; 8201.30 (China); 6302.60 (China); 5513.11, 5513.21, 5513.31, 5513.41 (China); 7312.10 (China, Germany, Korea, UK); 3920.4 (Germany, India, Netherlands, Thailand); 7306.10, 7306.30, 7306.90 (India); 2922.41 (Indonesia, USA); 8482.20, 8482.50 (USA).
Countries
Belgium, Germany, UK, Brazil, USA, China, Korea, India, Netherlands, Thailand, Indonesia.
Description:
Notice of that unless a duly substantiated request is made by or on behalf of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) industry, indicating that the expiry of the anti-dumping and countervailing duties would be likely to lead to the continuation or occurrence of dumping and material injury the said anti-dumping and countervailing duties will expire.
Additional comments:
Manufacturers in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) of the said products, who wish to submit a request for the anti-dumping and countervailing duties to be reviewed prior to the expiry thereof, are requested to do so not later than close of business on 30 June 2006.
Comments due:
30 June 2006
TRADE REMEDY AMENDMENTS – 30 JUNE 2006
Termination of an investigation (Preliminary determination)
Government Gazette: 28946
Notice No.: 835 of 2006
List No.: xxx
Pages: 85 to 86
Tariff Subheading:
3920.20.90
Countries
Brazil
Description:
Preliminary determination of the termination of the investigation into the alleged dumping of plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of biaxially oriented polymers of propylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials of a thickness exceeding 0,012mm but not exceeding 0,06mm, not heat shrinkable, commonly known as BOPP Film (BOPP Film) originating in or imported from Brazil.
Additional comments:
All “interested parties” i.e. Southern African Customs Union (“SACU”) importers, Brazilian exporters, and SACU manufacturers have until 14 July 2006 to provide its response to the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (“ITAC”) Report No.177. The Report details the reasons for ITAC’s decision.
Comments due:
14 July 2006
NO RULE AMENDMENTS – 30 JUNE 2006
DRAFT RULE AMENDMENT – 9 JUNE 2006
Application #1
Draft Rule Amendment
Government Gazette: xxx
Notice No.: SARS website – 6 June 2006
List No.: xxx
Tariff headings:
xxx
Description:
Notice of the call for comments in respect of the amendment of the Form DA70 – “Application to make Provisional Payment”.
Additional comments:
Due to the nature and extent of the comments received by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), it was decided to circulate the notice for further comment.
Comments due:
23 June 2006
DRAFT RULE AMENDMENT – 22 JUNE 2006
Application #2
Draft Rule Amendment
Government Gazette: xxx
Notice No.: SARS website – 22 June 2006
List No.: xxx
Tariff headings:
xxx
Description:
The proposed insertion of rule 38.16 under the Customs and Excise Act (Act) dealing with the entry of goods for export and specifically the completion of consignment, transaction, payment particulars on forms DA550 and DA554.
Additional comments:
No additional comments.
Comments due:
14 July 2006
DRAFT RULE AMENDMENT – 22 JUNE 2006
Application #3
Draft Rule Amendment
Government Gazette: xxx
Notice No.: SARS website – 22 June 2006
List No.: xxx
Tariff headings:
xxx
Description:
The proposed amendment of Schedule No.4 to the Act by the creation of rebate provisions for the importation of goods liable for specific customs duty, in order to avoid double taxation.
Additional comments:
The proposed rule amendment is to ensure control over the goods imported and to avoid diversion without the payment of specific customs duty due. Accordingly, goods must be imported by licensed manufacturers and licensed removers
Comments due:
7 July 2006
GENERAL NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – 23 JUNE 2006
ISSUED 30 JUNE 2006
Notice #1
DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF CRUDE AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Government Gazette: 28952
Notice No.: 807 OF 2006
List No.: xxx
Pages: 1 to11
Tariff headings:
27.09, 27.10, 27.11, 27.12, 27.13, 27.14, 27.15,
Description:
Draft guidelines for recommendations on the importation and exportation of crude oil and petroleum products for public comment.
Additional comments:
The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Ms. Buyelwa P. Sonjica, extended an invitation to comment, in writing, on the draft guidelines. The contact details for submissions are available on request.
The Department of Minerals and Energy also published its “Regulations Regarding Petroleum products Specifications and Standards” in notice No.R.627 in the Government Gazette of 23 June 2006. A copy of the Government Gazette is available on request.
Comments due:
17 July 2006