Duty Calls

No Tariff Applications –
16 March 2007 There were no tariff applications at the time of publication Tariff Applications – Response due The reduction in the rate of customs duty on slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in sheet, painted, with one side not exceeding 625 mm and the other side not exceeding 2 500 mm and with a thickness not exceeding 20 mm from 15% ad valorem to free of customs duty. The rebate of the customs duty on woven fabrics consisting of 100% polyester and of a mass not exceeding 90g/m2 for use in the manufacture of clothing. Response due by
27 April 2007 Proposed Tariff Amendments – 04 April 2007 Effective from 04 April 2007 there will be an increase in the general fuel levy of 5c/l for both petrol and diesel, taking the levy on these products to 121c/l and 105c/I respectively. Trade Remedy Applications – 16 March 2007 There were no trade remedy applications at the time of publication. Trade Remedy Applications –
Response Due This notice replaces the anti-dumping notice of 19 January 2007 on the initiation of an investigation into the alleged dumping of citric acid originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China (China). Please note that the Government Gazette incorrectly makes mention of the notice appearing in the Government Gazette of 02 February 2007. In accordance with the original publication, comment was due on 19 February 2007. The period for comment has now, effectively, been extended until 02 April 2007. No Trade Remedy Amendments – 16 March 2007 There were no trade remedy applications at the time of publication.