DocumentClosedmedia statement
ITAC grants a 20% duty increase on certain rock drilling equipment parts
International Trade Administration Commission of South AfricaRef: https://itac.org.za/wp-content/uploads/Media-Release-Rock-drilling-equipment-parts.pdf
Official source
Source domain: itac.org.za
Collected on 28 July 2026
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What this means
This is a media release dated 28 July 2026 from the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC). It states that ITAC granted Derry Engineering (Pty) Ltd an increase in the general rate of customs duty on certain rock drilling equipment parts, moving the duty from free of duty to the WTO bound rate of 20% ad valorem for tariff subheading 8467.99.90. ITAC also recommends reviewing the duty after 3 years to assess the domestic industry’s performance, and notes that full details are in Report 774.
Facts
Reference
https://itac.org.za/wp-content/uploads/Media-Release-Rock-drilling-equipment-parts.pdf
Key Takeaways
- ITAC media release
- Date: 28 July 2026
- Applicant: Derry Engineering (Pty) Ltd
- Duty increase: from free of duty to 20% ad valorem (WTO bound rate)
- Product classification: tariff subheading 8467.99.90
- Subject: certain rock drilling equipment parts
- Review period: 3 years after implementation (unless otherwise determined)
- Full details: Report 774
- International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC)
- Derry Engineering (Pty) Ltd
- WTO
- South African Steel and Metal Fabrication Masterplan
Dates
Closing Date
28 July 2026