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Action against dumping (Anti-Dumping Investigations) |
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Protection for SACU industry against unfair trade practices where foreign producers export their products to the SACU at prices lower than their domestic selling prices, thereby causing material injury to the SACU industry. |
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Frequently asked questions |
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 What is Dumping? |
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 Dumping means the introduction of goods into the commerce of the Republic or the common customs area of the South African Customs Union at an export price, which is less than the normal value of the goods. |
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What steps should I follow to apply for remedial action against alleged dumped products? |
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All enquiries regarding anti-dumping and countervailing action should be addressed to the Director: Trade Remedies Policy, Private Bag X753, Pretoria.The Directorate has a liaison officer who will arrange for a meeting with the potential Petitioner in order to provide the necessary questionnaire and explain what information should be submitted. |
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What anti-dumping duties were imposed on specific products; when was it imposed and when will it lapse? |
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Anti-dumping duties are imposed through a publication in the Government Gazette by the South African Revenue Services (SARS). Dates of imposition of anti-dumping duties can be obtained directly from SARS. The contact person is Ms. Laeticia Culbert - +27 (0) 12 422 4912 or fax at - +27 (0) 12 422 5059. Anti-dumping duties will stay in place for five years, unless an interested party requests a review of these duties. |
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What measures could be taken if an importer cannot get supply of a product, on which an anti-dumping duty has been placed, from the local SACU manufacturer? |
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If a product is not available from any SACU manufacturer on a permanent basis, an interested party can apply for the review of the existing anti-dumping duty, subject to certain conditions. There is unfortunately no provision for temporary relief of anti-dumping duties. |
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What happens if we initiate or impose anti-dumping against a country with which we have or is in the process of signing a trade agreement? |
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Trade agreements usually make provision that anti-dumping action can still be taken by either party, within the provisions of the WTO Anti-dumping agreement. |
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What information do I require to lodge a complaint on dumping? |
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The applicable questionnaire, outlining what information needs to be provided in order for ITAC to conduct an investigation, is available on this website under Legislation & Documents. |
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What is the SACU industry? |
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The SACU industry is the producers as a whole of the like products or those of them whose collective output represents a major portion of the total SACU production of the like product, if at least 25% of producers by production volume should supply the Commission with information. |
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There is an allegation that duties were imposed on product X imported from country X. What are these duties and when were they imposed? |
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The South African Revenue Service is the official source for levels of anti-dumping duty. Please contact them directly. Their tel no is +27 (0) 12 422 4000. |
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