The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) initiated the first sunset review investigation of a safeguard measure on imports of threaded fasteners of iron or steel, based on an application lodged by the South African Fasteners Manufacturers’ Association (SAFMA).

The products involved are threaded fasteners of iron or steel, consisting of bolt ends and screw studs, screw studding and other hexagon nuts, excluding those of stainless steel and those identifiable for aircraft, classifiable under HS codes 7318.15.41, 7318.15.42, and 7318.16.30.

The period of investigation was from August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2023, and the estimated investigation period was from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024.