Ministry of Commerce: Final Review of Anti-dumping Measures on Imports of Methylamine in the EU

28/06/2018 12:00 - 384 Views

On June 27, 2013, the Ministry of Commerce issued Notice No. 44 of 2013, which decided to implement the final anti-dumping measures on imported methamphetamine originating in the European Union. The implementation period is five years from June 28, 2013.

On September 7, 2017, the Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement No. 49 of 2017, announcing that anti-dumping measures on imported methamphetamine originating in the European Union will expire on June 27, 2018. According to the “Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Anti-dumping Regulations”, after the review determines that the termination of anti-dumping duties may lead to continued or recurrence of dumping and damage, the period for collecting anti-dumping duties may be extended appropriately.

From the date of the announcement, the domestic industry or a natural person, legal person or related organization representing the domestic industry may submit an application for final review to the Ministry of Commerce in written form 60 days before the expiration date of the anti-dumping measures.

On March 26, 2018, the Ministry of Commerce received applications for final review of anti-dumping measures formally submitted by Jiangsu Huaihe Chemical Co., Ltd., Shandong Caike Dongao Chemical Co., Ltd. and Hubei Kesai Chemical Co., Ltd. on behalf of the
Chinese industry. The applicant maintains that if the anti-dumping measures are terminated, the dumping of imported methamphetamine produced in the EU to China may continue to occur, and the damage caused to the Chinese industry may continue or occur again. The Ministry of Commerce is requested to rule on the maintenance of originating in the EU. Anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of methamphetamine.

In accordance with the relevant provisions of the “Anti-Dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China”, the Ministry of Commerce shall continue to determine the qualifications of applicants, the circumstances of the products under investigation and related products in China, the import status of the products under investigation during the implementation of anti-dumping measures, the possibility of continuing or recurring dumping, and damages. The possibility of recurrence and related evidence were reviewed. The available evidence shows that the applicant is in compliance with the provisions of Article 11, Article 13, and Article 17 of the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Anti-dumping, concerning industrial and industrial representation, and is qualified to apply on behalf of the Chinese industry. The investigation authority believes that the applicant’s claims and the prima facie evidence submitted are in line with the requirements for final review.

According to the provisions of Article 48 of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China, the Ministry of Commerce has decided to conduct an end-of-term review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imported amines originating in the EU starting from June 28, 2018. The relevant matters are now announced as follows:

I. Continue to implement anti-dumping measures
According to the proposal of the Ministry of Commerce, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council decided that anti-dumping duties should be levied on imports of methylamine originally produced in the European Union in accordance with the scope and rate of taxation announced by the Ministry of Commerce in Notice No. 44 of the Ministry of Commerce during the final review and investigation of anti-dumping duties.
Second, review the investigation period
The dumping investigation period for this review was from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. The industrial damage investigation period was from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2017.
Third, review and survey product range
The product scope of the review investigation is consistent with the product range applicable to the anti-dumping measures announced by the Ministry of Commerce in Announcement No. 44 of 2013.
Fourth, review content
The contents of the review investigation are: If the termination of anti-dumping measures against imports of amines originating in the European Union could lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and damage.

V. Participate in the investigation and registration
Interested parties may register with the Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce to participate in the review of the anti-dumping investigation within 20 days from the date of this announcement. The interested party participating in the survey shall provide basic identity information according to the “Reference Format for Registered Participation Survey”, the quantity and amount of products investigated and exported to China during the dumping investigation period, the quantity and amount of similar products produced and sold, and the related conditions. And other explanatory materials. The "Registration Form for Registration for Participation in Investigations" can be downloaded from the website of the Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce (http://trb.mofcom.gov.cn).
The interested parties referred to in this announcement are individuals and organizations stipulated in Article 19 of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China.

VI. Check public information
Stakeholders can download or access the non-confidential text of the application filed by the applicant in the case of the Trade Relief Open Information Search Office (tel: 0086-10-65197878) of the Ministry of Commerce. During the investigation process, interested parties can access the public information of the case through relevant websites, or search, read, copy and copy the public information of the case to the Trade Remedy Public Information Search Office of the Ministry of Commerce.

VII. Comments on the case
The interested party may submit a written opinion to the Ministry of Commerce for trade remedy investigation within 20 days from the date of this announcement if the product scope and product classification of the survey, applicant qualifications, the country under investigation, and other related issues require comments. Bureau.
Eight, survey methods

According to the provisions of Article 20 of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China, the Ministry of Commerce may use questionnaires, samples, hearings, on-site inspections, etc. to obtain information from relevant stakeholders and conduct investigations.

In order to obtain the information needed for the investigation, the Ministry of Commerce shall normally register with the foreign exporters or producers, domestic producers, domestic importers, and downstream users who have filed the lawsuit within 10 working days from the deadline for registration registration for participation in this announcement. And other interested organizations and individuals issued questionnaires. Stakeholders participating in the survey and registration can also download surveys from related websites.

Other interested parties that have not conducted investigation and registration may download it directly from the relevant websites or obtain the above questionnaire from the Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce and fill in the report as required.

All companies should submit complete and accurate answers within the specified time. The answer sheet should include all the information required by the questionnaire.

IX. Submission and Processing of Confidential Information
If the information submitted by the interested party to the Ministry of Commerce needs confidentiality, it may submit a request for confidentiality processing to the Ministry of Commerce and explain the reason. If the Ministry of Commerce agrees with its request, the interested party applying for confidentiality shall provide a non-confidential summary of the confidential information at the same time.

The non-confidential summary should contain sufficient and meaningful information so that other interested parties can have a reasonable understanding of the confidential information. If non-confidential summary cannot be provided, reasons should be given. If the information submitted by the interested parties does not indicate the need for confidentiality, the Ministry of Commerce will treat the information as public information.

X. The consequences of non-cooperation
According to the provisions of Article 21 of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China, when the Ministry of Commerce conducts an investigation, interested parties shall truthfully reflect the situation and provide relevant information. Where an interested party does not accurately report the situation, provide relevant information, or fails to provide the necessary information within a reasonable time, or otherwise seriously hampers the investigation, the Ministry of Commerce may make a ruling based on the facts already obtained and the best information available. .

XI. Investigation period
The survey began on June 28, 2018 and ended before June 27, 2019.
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