060714 cti summary notification-14 july 2006

TARIFF AMENDMENTS – 14 JULY 2006
Amendment #1
Creation of a new tariff subheading / Insertion of a new tariff subheading

Government Gazette:
Notice No.:
List No.:

Tariff Subheading:
2933.59.10
Description:
The creation/insertion of tariff subheading 2933.59.10 i.e. “--- Trimethoprim (INN). The rate of
customs duty is free, in respect of the general rate of duty, the European Union (EU) rate of
customs duty, and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) rate of customs duty.
Additional comments:
In the Government Gazette of 28 October 2005 a notice appeared in respect of a tariff application
for the proposed reduction in the rate of customs duty of Trimethoprim from 10% ad valorem to
free of customs duty. The application was brought by Kirsch Pharma South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) reasoning and
recommendations contained in Report No.163.
Comment Due:
No comments due.

Opportunity:
Importers of Trimethoprim are no able to import it without the payment of any customs duty.
TARIFF AMENDMENTS – 14 JULY 2006
Amendment #2
The reduction in the rate of customs duty

Government Gazette:
Notice No.:
List No.:

Tariff Subheadings:
8708.60.05, 8708.99.07
Description:
The rate of customs duty on bearing housings incorporating bearings for non-driving axles and on
bearing housings incorporating bearings for drive-axles have been reduced to a rate of customs
duty of free, in respect of the general rate of duty, the and European Union (EU) rate of duty.
Additional comments:
In the Government Gazette of 22 July 2005 a notice appeared in respect of a tariff application for
the proposed reduction in the rate of customs duty on bearing housings incorporating bearings for
non-axles and on bearing housings incorporating bearings for drive-axles, to free of customs
duty. The application was initiated by Hudaco Trading Ltd t/a Bearings International.
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) reasoning and
recommendations contained in Report No.150.
Comment Due:
No comments due.

Opportunity:
Importers of bearing housings incorporating bearings for non-driving axles and on bearing
housings incorporating bearings for drive-axles are no able to import it without the payment of any
customs duty.
TARIFF APPLICATIONS –07 JULY 2006
Application #1
Rebate of the Duty on

Government Gazette:
Notice No.:
List No.:

Tariff Subheadings:
12.01, 15.07, 3824.90.03
Description:
The proposed creation of a rebate of the customs duty on soya beans, classifiable under tariff
heading 12.01, for extraction of soya bean oil, classifiable under tariff heading 15.07, to be used
by the registrant in the production of biodiesel as defined in additional note 1(a) to Chapter 38,
classifiable in tariff subheading 3824.90.03
Additional comments:
According to the notice Sasol Nitro is considering the establishment of a plant to produce bio-
diesel from soya beans. Current soya bean production in the Southern African Customs Union
(SACU) is insufficient for a viable plant. The current SACU soya bean crop is fully utilized and
large quantities of soya oilcake have to be imported by animal feed producers.
Comment Due:
18 August 2006

Opportunity:
Southern African Customs Union (SACU) manufacturers of the product should consider opposing
the application, whilst importers of the product should consider supporting the application. Should
the application be successful a manufacturing rebate provision will be created.
TARIFF APPLICATIONS – 30 JUNE 2006
Application #2
Reduction in the rate of customs duty on

Government Gazette:
Notice No.:
List No.:

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

Opportunity:
Southern African Customs Union (SACU) manufacturers of the product should consider opposing
the application, whilst importers of the product should consider supporting the application. Should
the application be successful the rate of customs duty on goods will in all likelihood be reduced to
a rate of free of customs duty.
TARIFF APPLICATIONS – 30 JUNE 2006
Application #3
Reduction in the rate of customs duty

Government Gazette:
Notice No.:
List No.:

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

Opportunity:
Southern African Customs Union (SACU) manufacturers of the product should consider opposing
the application, whilst importers of the product should consider supporting the application. Should
the application be successful the rate of customs duty on goods will in all likelihood be reduced to
a rate of free of customs duty.
TARIFF APPLICATIONS – 09 JUNE 2006
Application #4
Reduction in the rate of customs duty on

Government Gazette:
Notice No.:
List No.:

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

Opportunity:
South African and Southern African manufacturers of the product should consider opposing the
application, whilst importers of the product should consider supporting the application. Should the
application be successful the rate of customs duty on goods will be reduced to free of customs
duty.
TRADE REMEDY APPLICATIONS – 07 JULY 2006

Application #1
Initiation of an investigation into the alleged dumping

Government Gazette:
Notice No.:
List No.:

Tariff headings:
4809.20, 4816.20
Countries:
United States of America (US)
Description:
Notice of the initiation of an investigation into the alleged dumping of white self-copy paper
originating in or exported from the United States of America (USA).
Additional comments:
The application was lodged by Mondi South Africa Ltd, which represents 100% of the Southern
African Customs Union (SACU) industry production volume. The company alleges that it cannot
compete with the low prices offered to importers and that the allegedly dumped exported products
are causing material injury.
Comment Due:
14 August 2006

Opportunity:
South African and Southern African Customs Union (SACU) importers and United States of
America (USA) exporters should consider opposing the application.
South African and SACU importers of the product should be aware of the fact that it is possible
that in future anti-dumping duties might be imposed on the tariff subheadings in respect of
products imported from the USA.
TRADE REMEDY AMENDMENTS – 14 JULY 2006

Amendment #1
The withdrawal of an anti-dumping duty with retrospective effect

Government Gazette:
Notice No.:
List No.:

Tariff Subheading:
28.03 (206.01/28.03/04.04/49)
Country:
Republic of Korea
Description:
The anti-dumping duty on carbon black (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon not elsewhere
specified or included), originating in or imported from the Republic of Korea, is withdrawn, with
retrospective effect to 10 September 2004.
Additional comments:
In the Government Gazette of 23 July 2004 the International Trade Administration Commission of
South Africa (ITAC) initiated an Interim Review, and a Sunset Review, both in respect of carbon
black (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon black not elsewhere specified or included).
Comment Due:
No comments due.

Opportunity:
Importers of carbon blacks (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon black not elsewhere
specified or included) from the Republic of Korea that did so from 10 September 2004 to date, are
now able to approach the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to obtain a refund of the anti-
dumping duties paid.
NO RULE AMENDMENTS – 14 JULY 2006

DRAFT RULE AMENDMENT – 22 JUNE 2006
Application #1
Draft Rule Amendment

Government Gazette:
Notice No.:
List No.:

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
Opportunity:
All interested parties are now able to provide the SARS with its comments.
DRAFT RULE AMENDMENT – 22 JUNE 2006
Application #2
Draft Rule Amendment

Government Gazette:
Notice No.:
List No.:

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
Opportunity:
All interested parties are now able to provide the SARS with its comments.
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:
Notice No.:
List No.:

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
Opportunity:
Southern African Customs Union (SACU) importers and SACU exporters of crude and petroleum
products have the opportunity to provide its comments on the 11-page draft guidelines.

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