South Africa is evaluating a proposal to increase the general tariff on steel rails from 5% to 10% ad valorem.

## What Happened
South Africa is evaluating a proposal to increase the general tariff on steel rails from 5% to 10% ad valorem. The proposal is currently under public consultation, as reported by Engineering News and published in the Government Gazette.

## Context
The measure responds to a request from the local steel industry to protect domestic production. South Africa has a significant metallurgical sector, and rails are key inputs for railways and mining. The tariff hike aligns with broader protectionist policies in the industry.