South Africa is considering imposing anti-dumping tariffs of up to 50 on vehicles from China and India as surging imports exert pressure on the local automotive manufacturing sector.
International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa Itac chief commissioner, Ayabonga Cawe, highlighted the option during Parliaments portfolio committee meeting on trade, industry and competition on Tuesday. He said current duties on completely built-up passenger vehicles were around 25, but the country's World Trade Organization-bound rates allowed for tariff increases of up to 50.
The proposal comes as India and China have become dominant vehicle suppliers in the local market, the committee heard, with reports indicating that India and China supply 53 and 22 respectively of total vehicle imports.
