Ammonium nitrate compounds - Australia investigates anti-dumping measures

08/06/2022 02:48 - 349 Views

On June 8, 2022, the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation (AD) on ammonium nitrate compound products originating from Chile, Lithuania and Vietnam (Case No. 605).

I. Relevant information:

1. Initiated date: June 8, 2022

2. Petitioner: CSBP Company Limited; Orica Australia Pty Company Ltd; Queensland Nitrates Pty Ltd

3. Goods under investigation: Ammonium nitrate compounds in solid form, in pellets or granules or other solid forms, with or without additives and coatings, in bales of more than 10 kg.

4. Investigation period:

- Period of dumping investigation: 01/04/2021 – 31/03/2022

- Period of injury investigation: from 01/04/2018

5. Preliminary conclusion:

On May 30, 2023, Australia Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) issued the Statement of Essentials showing that the damages caused by dumping activities were negligible. ADC suggested not to apply any anti-dumping measures.

6. Final conclusion:

On August 08, 2023, ADC issued the final conclusion, stating that the damages caused by dumping activities were negligible and terminating the investigation on Vietnamese goods without applying an anti-dumping measure.

II. Case Calendar:

Time (D/M/Y)	Event
08/06/2022	Initiation of anti-dumping investigation
30/05/2023	ADC issued the Statement of Essentials
08/08/2023	Issued final conclusion, terminated the investigation