On March 4, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) published the final determination of its sunset review of the antidumping duties on acetaminophenol originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China and the US.

The sunset review was initiated on May 21, 2010, following the initial notice that Itac had sent to local manufacturers on June 26, 2009, to provide a duly substantiated motivation that the expiry of the antidumping duty would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury.

Following its investigation, Itac recommended to the Minister of Trade and Industry that the dumping duties on acetaminophenol originating in or imported from China and the US be maintained. The Minister of Trade and Industry approved Itac’s recommendation for antidumping duties of 2 573c/kg against China and 2 371c/kg against the US. This implies that, in addition to the rate of customs duty, importers of these products are also subject to the dumping duty should the goods be imported from, or originate in, these two countries.

Polyethylene Terephthalate

On March 4, Itac published the final determination of its sunset review of the antidumping duties on polyethylene terephthalate originating in or imported from Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and India.
The sunset review was initiated on July 23, 2010, following the initial notice that Itac had sent to local manufacturers on June 26, 2009, to provide a duly substantiated motivation that the expiry of the antidumping duty would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury.

Following its investigation, ITac recommended to the Minister of Trade and Industry that the dumping duties on polyethylene terephthalate originating in or imported from Chinese Taipei, South Korea, and India be maintained. The Minister of Trade and Industry approved Itac’s recommendation for antidumping duties of 75% against Taiwan, 19,7% against South Korea and 19,7% against India. This implies that, in addition to the rate of customs duty, importers of these products are also subject to the dumping duty should the goods be imported from, or originate in, these countries.

Unframed Mirrors

On March 4, Itac published the final determination of its sunset review of the antidumping duties on unframed mirrors originating in or imported from India.
The sunset review was initiated on August 20, 2010, following the initial notice that Itac had sent to local manufacturers on June 26, 2009, to provide a duly substantiated motivation that the expiry of the antidumping duty would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury.
Following its investigation, Itac recommended to the Minister of Trade and Industry that the antidumping duties on unframed mirrors originating in or imported from India be maintained. The Minister of Trade and Industry approved Itac’s recommen- dation for an antidumping duty of 68,74% against India. This implies that, in addition to the rate of customs duty, importers of these products are also subject to the dumping duty should the goods be imported from, or originate in, India.

Ethyl Alcohol

Comment in respect of the proposed rebate of the customs duty on ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% or higher, classifiable under tariff heading 22.07, at such times, in such quantities and subject to such conditions as Itac may allow by specific permit, for the manufacture of petrol falling under tariff subheading 2710.11.02 is due by April 15.

Donated Goods – New Application Forms

Comment on the proposed new application forms, guidelines, rules and conditions pertaining to Rebate Items 405.04/00.00/04.00 405.04/00.00/05.00 and 405.04/00.00/06.00 for donated goods is due by April 15.
Aluminium Rolled Products

Comment on the proposed 10% increase in the rate of customs duty on semifabricated aluminium rolled products is due by April 15.