International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002)

Amended Tariff Investigations Regulations

17.1	An investigation is initiated by means of a Publication Notice in the Government Gazette where—

(a)	the Commission has accepted an application, as provided for in section 16.2; or

(b)	the Commission is self-initiating an investigation.

17.2	In instances of self-initiation by the Commission, there will not be an application as provided for in section 6.

17.3	The Commission may self-initiate an investigation for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a)	to review the customs duty related to a product or a range of products; or

(b)	upon request by a government entity.