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International Trade Administration Commission

The International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) is South Africa's trade regulatory authority responsible for administering international trade policy and investigating unfair trade practices. Established under the International Trade Administration Act of 2002, Itac operates as an independent statutory body within the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. The commission's mandate encompasses tariff investigations, import and export control, and trade remedies including anti-dumping, countervailing duties and safeguard measures. Itac evaluates applications for customs duty rebates, drawbacks and refunds, and administers import permits for controlled goods. The body plays a central role in South Africa's industrial policy by assessing requests for tariff protection to support local manufacturing and employment. It conducts public hearings and economic impact assessments before making recommendations to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition. Itac's decisions affect sectors ranging from steel and textiles to renewable energy components, balancing consumer interests, industrial development objectives and World Trade Organisation commitments. The commission comprises a chief commissioner and up to four additional commissioners appointed by the Minister. Itac succeeded the Board on Tariffs and Trade, which had administered South Africa's trade regime since 1923, bringing trade administration into alignment with post-apartheid economic policy and international trade law obligations.

International Trade Administration Commission Updates


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Itac maintains dumping duties on clear float flass from Saudi Arabia, UAE
13th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended that existing anti-dumping duties of between 10% and 45% on clear float glass be maintained after finding... 


Itac recommends increase in customs duties for some polymer-based pipes, hoses
5th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended an increase in the customs duty on specific polymer-based pipes and hoses. Customs duty on seamless,... 


Itac recommends import duties on top-loader washing machines from China, Thailand
24th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has requested the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (Sars) to impose definitive antidumping duties on... 


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South Africa steel needs demand not belligerence, regulator says
20th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

The key to rescuing South Africa’s ailing steel industry, in which a unit of ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is feuding with smaller competitors, is by growing demand rather than fixating on... 


Organised lightning tariff review
17th April 2026 By: Riaan de Lange

How good is your memory? In the context of this column, this depends on whether you are a regular reader. How long does it take the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa... 


Extra! Newsprint in the news
3rd April 2026 By: Riaan de Lange

Factually, it should be “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!!!” – which originated in the mid-nineteenth century in the US when newspaper hawkers shouted about urgent breaking news. The addition and... 


Itac may be given powers to probe imports that pose national security threat
Itac may be given powers to probe imports that pose national security threat
10th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has published draft amendments to the International Trade Administration Act that will empower the International Trade Administration Commission... 


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Itac mulling extension of safeguard measures on coated steel fasteners – consultancy
2nd March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Recent notices published by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) highlight important developments affecting South Africa’s steel and manufacturing industries,... 


Sugar, rising duties and shutdowns
27th February 2026 By: Riaan de Lange

“You wait ages for one – and then three come along at the same time!” You might well be familiar with this idiom, usually associated with a bus and used to describe a long period of waiting for... 


Itac decides against provisional safeguard duties on imports of corrosion-resistant steel coil
2nd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has made a preliminary decision not to impose a provisional safeguard duty on imports of corrosion-resistant steel coil,... 


Sugar fields and mill
Itac to assess proper level of dollar-based reference price for sugar amid competing pleas from industry
23rd January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) will conduct an investigation into the appropriate level of the dollar-based reference price (DBRP) for sugar. This follows... 


New application to Itac for temporary rebate provision for food, hygiene butterfly valves
19th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Trade advisory organisation the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has received an application for the creation of a temporary rebate provision on stainless steel... 


Customs and excises essentials
12th December 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

God willing, on Monday, February 2, 2026, I will celebrate 25 years since my first column was published in this magazine. I vividly recall going to their offices to meet with Terence and Kenneth... 


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