On 16 January 2026, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa ITAC called for comment on the application for the creation of a temporary rebate provision Rebate Item for the importation of Butterfly valves of stainless steel, with an inside diameter not exceeding 150mm, classifiable in tariff subheading 8481.80.31, for use in the hygienic and liquid food industry, in such quantities, at such times and subject to such conditions as the International Trade Administration Commission may allow by specific permit, provided the products are not available in the SACU market . Comment is due by 13 February 2026.
The application was lodged by Guth SA Pty Ltd, who reasoned that:
