To be directly informed of the key steps of an investigation and to defend their rights, importers and/or users should register as interested parties with the European Commission within the framework of the investigation. Information regarding deadlines and where to register is found in the notice of initiation that is published at the beginning of each investigation.

 

In order to defend their rights and to have their views fully taken into account, importers and users must register as interested parties.

 

Being registered as an interested party allows you to express your views and provide comments on the investigation. To do so, you will receive a questionnaire specifically designed for smaller importers. Although filling in the questionnaire may be somewhat burdensome for your company, it is in your interest to do so, in order to have your views fully taken into account in the decision-making process.

 

Source: “TDI Trade defence instruments, Anti-dumping & Anti-subsidy - A Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses” by the European Commission