PUBLISHER: Xagta (www.xagta.com)
On 19 July 2024, SARS increased the customs duties on lead-acid batteries used to start piston engines, from 15% to 30%, cleared under tariff subheadings 8507.10.91 and 8507.10.99.
According to ITAC, the SACU industry has suffered significant material injury due to a recent surge in low-priced imports, prompting the Commission to initiate a review of customs duties on lead-acid starter batteries. As a result, an increase in tariff support is expected to help the domestic industry regain market share and improve competitiveness.
This investigation took 27 months to complete.