On 16 January 2026, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa ITAC called for comment on the application for an increase in the General rate of customs duty from 10 ad valorem to 15 ad valorem on MDF, classifiable in tariff heading 44.11. Comment is due by 13 February 2026.
The application was lodged by PG Bison Pty Ltd, who reasoned that:
