Anti-dumping Duty updates November 2022
Canada: Carbon steel fasteners - notice of close of record and updated schedule
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has now closed the record of the normal value review (review) of certain carbon steel fasteners (fasteners) originating in or exported from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) to Canada by Jwu Sheng Enterprise Co., Ltd.
The review is part of the CBSA’s enforcement of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s order issued on September 2, 2020, respecting the dumping of fasteners originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China) and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) and the subsidizing of such goods, originating in or exported from China, excluding fasteners specifically designed for application in the automotive or aerospace industry, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA).
Canada: Upholstered domestic furniture - notice of close of record and updated schedule
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has now closed the record of the normal value review of certain upholstered domestic seating (UDS) originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China) by Gu Jia Intelligent Household Jiaxing Co., Ltd. The review follows a request for re-determination filed by an importer and is part of the CBSA’s enforcement of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s (CITT) order issued on September 2, 2021, respecting the dumping and subsidizing of UDS from China and Vietnam in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA).
Canada: Carbon and alloy steel line pipe 2 (LP2 2022 ER) - notice of initiation of expiry review investigation
On October 31, 2022, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to subsection 76.03(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its finding made on January 4, 2018, in Inquiry No. NQ-2017-002, concerning the dumping of certain carbon and alloy steel line pipe (line pipe) originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea. As a result of the CITT’s expiry review, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated an expiry review investigation to determine, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of SIMA, whether the expiry of the finding is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping and/or subsidizing of the subject goods. The CBSA will make a determination no later than March 23, 2023, and will issue a Statement of Reasons by April 14, 2023. Beginning January 1, 2022, under the revised customs tariff schedule, subject goods are normally classified under the following tariff classification numbers: 7304.19.00.13; 7304.19.00.14; 7304.19.00.15; 7304.19.00.16; 7304.19.00.19; 7304.19.00.23; 7304.19.00.24; 7304.19.00.25;7304.19.00.26; 7304.19.00.29; 7304.19.00.61; 7304.19.00.62; 7304.19.00.63; 7304.19.00.64; 7304.19.00.69; 7304.19.00.71; 7304.19.00.72; 7304.19.00.73; 7304.19.00.74; 7304.19.00.79; 7305.11.00.31; 7305.11.00.32; 7305.11.00.33; 7305.11.00.34; 7305.11.00.39; 7305.12.00.31; 7305.12.00.32; 7305.12.00.33; 7305.12.00.34; 7305.12.00.39; 7305.12.00.41; 7305.12.00.42; 7305.12.00.43; 7305.12.00.44; 7305.12.00.49; 7305.19.00.31; 7305.19.00.32; 7305.19.00.33; 7305.19.00.34; ; 305.19.00.39; 7306.19.00.10 and 7306.19.00.90.
Colombia: imposed anti-dumping duty on frozen potatoes processed or preserved
Colombia customs authority has imposed anti-dumping duties on frozen potatoes processed or preserved (other than by vinegar or acetic acid) (classified under chapter 20) originated in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Canada: Grinding media (GM 2022 RI) notice of initiation of a re-investigation
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain grinding media from India. The re-investigation is part of the CBSA’s enforcement of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s (CITT) injury finding issued on August 27, 2021. Normal values established during this re-investigation will be effective for the subject goods released from the CBSA on or after the date of the conclusion of the re-investigation. Normal values currently in place will expire on that date. Normal values determined on the basis of the re-investigation will be applied to any entries of subject goods under appeal that have yet to be redetermined at the time of the conclusion of this re-investigation.
Exporters that wish to participate in this re-investigation are required to provide a complete and accurate response to the CBSA’s Request for Information (RFI) by December 2, 2022. An exporter will be considered co-operative if the requested information is submitted on time and the exporter permits verification of the data. A complete listing of dates of interest is available on the re-investigation schedule.
EU: Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of bulb flat
EU published notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of bulb flat originating in the People’s Republic of China and Türkiye. The complaint was lodged on 30 September 2022 by Laminados Losal S.A.U. (‘the complainant’). The complaint was made on behalf of the Union industry of bulb flat in the sense of Article 5(4) of the basic Regulation. The product subject to this investigation is non-alloy steel bulb flat in the range up to 204 mm width (‘the product under investigation’). The product allegedly being dumped is the product under investigation, originating in the PRC and Türkiye (‘the countries concerned’), currently classified under CN code ex 7216 50 91 (TARIC code 7216509110). The CN and TARIC codes are given for information only, without prejudice to their possible amendment at future steps of the proceeding.
EU: Notice of initiation of an expiry review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres
EU published notice of initiation of an expiry review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres originating in the People’s Republic of China. The request was submitted on 2 August 2022 by Tech-Fab Europe (‘the applicant’) on behalf of the Union industry of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres in the sense of Article 5(4) of the basic Regulation. The product subject to this review is open mesh fabrics of glass fibres, of a cell size of more than 1,8 mm both in length and in width and weighing more than 35 g/m2, excluding fibreglass discs (‘the product under review’), currently falling under CN codes ex 7019 63 00, ex 7019 64 00, ex 7019 65 00, ex 7019 66 00 and ex 7019 69 90 (TARIC codes 7019630019, 7019640019, 7019650018, 7019660018 and 7019699019). The CN and TARIC codes are given for information only.
EU: Imposed anti-dumping duty on import of Cold-rolled flat steel products
EU has Imposed anti-dumping duty on import of Cold-rolled flat steel products classified under HTS 72091790, 72092890, 7211238019, 7211238095, 7211238099, 7211290019, 7211290099, 72269200, 7209150090, 72255080, 72091690, 72091891, 7209189990, 7209250090, 72092690, 72092790, 72112330 and originated from Russian Federation and People's Republic of China.
EU: Imposed anti-dumping duty on import of Urea and ammonium nitrate (UAN)
EU has Imposed anti-dumping duty on import of Urea and ammonium nitrate (UAN) classified under HTS 3102800000 72091790, 72092890, 7211238019, 7211238095, 7211238099, 7211290019, 7211290099, 72269200, 7209150090, 72255080, 72091690, 72091891, 7209189990, 7209250090, 72092690, 72092790, 72112330 and originated from Russian Federation, United States of America, Trinidad and Tobago.
India: Imposed Anti-Dumping duty on "Electrogalvanized Steel"
India customs authority has imposed Anti-Dumping duty on "Electrogalvanized Steel" (classified under tariff heading 7209, 7210, 7211, 7212, 7225 and 7226) originating in or exported from Korea RP, Japan and Singapore, for a period of 5 years, in pursuance of fresh final findings issued by DGTR.
India: levied countervailing duty on imports of ‘Saccharine in all its forms’
India customs authority has levied countervailing duty on imports of ‘Saccharine in all its forms’ (classified under HTS 29251100) originating in or exported from Thailand, to prevent the circumvention of countervailing duty levied on ‘Saccharine in all its forms’ originating in or exported from China PR vide notification No. 2/2019-Customs (CVD) dated 30th August, 2019.
United States: Final Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber
On November 10, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber (classified under subheadings 4002.19.0015 and 4002.19.0019) from the Czech Republic and Russia.
United States: Initiated an antidumping duty investigation to determine whether paper file folders
On November 1, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Department) initiated an antidumping duty investigation to determine whether paper file folders (classified under HTS 4820.30.0040) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) are being sold in the United States at less than fair value.
United States: Initiated an antidumping duty investigation to determine whether paper file folders
On November 1, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Department) initiated an antidumping duty investigation to determine whether paper file folders (classified under HTS 4820.30.0040) from the People’s Republic of China (China) are being sold in the United States at less than fair value.
United States: decision to Initiate Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Paper File Folders
On November 2, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) investigations of paper file folders from the People’s Republic of China (China), India, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam); and a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of paper file folders (classified under HTS subheading 4820.30.0040) from India.
United States: AD Preliminary Determination Investigation of Certain Preserved Mushrooms from France
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of certain preserved mushrooms (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheadings 2003.10.0127, 2003.10.0131, and 2003.10.0137) from France.
United States: Final Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Superabsorbent Polymers
On October 21, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of certain superabsorbent polymers (SAP) (subheading 3906.90.5000) from South Korea.
United States: Decision to Initiate Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof
On October 19, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof (freight rail couplers) from China and an AD investigation of freight rail couplers (subheading 8607.30.1000) from Mexico.