Decline in use of trade instruments to protect domestic industries
On 14 August Moneyweb reported on the decline in use of trade instruments to protect doemstic industries in Soth Africa. To read the article and our comments thereon, kindly click here.
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Anti-dumping investigation launched on pasta
On 18 September 2020, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (“ITAC”) initiated an anti-dumping investigation into alleged dumping of pasta. The pasta is being imported from Egypt, Latvia, Lithuania and Turkey.Rian Geldenhuys recognised by WWL as one of the world's leading Trade & Customs Lawyers
We are delighted to announce that Rian Geldenhuys as again been named by Who’s Who Legal as being one of the world’s leading Trade and Customs Lawyers in its publication “Who’s Who Legal: Trade & Customs 2019: The World’s Leading Trade & Customs Lawyers and Experts”.
Anti-dumping investigation launched on clear float glass from Malaysia
On 19 March 2021, the International Trade Administration of South Africa (ITAC) initiated an investigation into the alleged dumping of clear float glass imported from Malaysia.
Sunset Review initiated on anti-dumping duties on clear float glass and drawn glass imported from China and India
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (“ITAC”) initiated a sunset review investigation into the anti-dumping duties on clear float glass and drawn glass of a thickness of 3-6mm which is being imported from China and India. The investigation was initiated on 19 June 2020.
Rian Geldenhuys recognised by Best Lawyers®
We are delighted to announce that Rian Geldenhuys has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his talent in trade law for 2020.
AfCFTA commences but not free trade yet
On 1 January 2021 the member states of the African Continental Free Trade Area (“AfCFTA”) began trading under the AfCFTA.
Safeguard investigation initiated on imports of U, I, H, L and T sections of iron or non-alloy steel
On 19 June 2020 the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (“ITAC”) initiated a safeguard investigation into the increased imports of U, I, H, L and T sections of iron or non-alloy steel , not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more and other angles, shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
African Continental Free Trade Area enters Operational Phase
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) entered into force on 30 May 2019.