China: Initiation of final review of AD duty on Paper for Electrolytic Capacitor from Japan
Description
On April 18, 2013, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of the People’s Republic of China issued the Notice No.19 (2013), announcing the final determination of AD duty on imported paper for electrolytic capacitor (listed under 48059110 in the import tariffs of the Chinese Customs) from the Japan. In accordance with this Notice 19 (2013), imported paper for electrolytic capacitor from Japan will be levied with AD duty as stipulated in Notice No.30 (2007) released on April 17, 2007 by the MOFCOM.
On April 18, 2012, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of the People’s Republic of China issued the Notice No.15 (2012), announcing initiation of final review of AD duty on imported paper for electrolytic capacitor (listed under 48059110 in the import tariffs of the Chinese Customs) from the Japan.
On April 17, 2007, the MOFCOM issued the Notice No.30 (2007), announcing to impose AD duty on imported paper for electrolytic capacitor from Japan. Details of AD rates on different companies are as follows:
NIPPON KODOSHI CORPORATION 22%
Daifuku Seishi Co.,Ltd. 15%
All Others 40.83%
On February 10, 2012, ZHEJIANG KAN SPECIALITIES MATERIAL CO.,LTD submitted an application o the MOFCOM Bureau of Fair Trade on behalf of the Chinese domestic paper for electrolytic capacitor industry for the performance of the final review on AD duty imposed on polyurethane from Japan, holding that termination the AD duty may be likely to lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping injury to Chinese domestic industry, and the AD duty shall be remained in force.
In accordance with the Article 48, Chinese Regulations on Antidumping, on April 18, 2012, the MOFCOM released this Notice No.15 (2012) to initiate the final review on paper for electrolytic capacitor from Japan, and the final review period shall be one year under normal conditions, from April 18, 2012 to April 18, 2013.
During the final review period, paper for electrolytic capacitor from Japan shall be levied with the AD duty stipulated in the Notice No.30 (2007), and all these measures will be remained in force for another one year till the end of the final review period.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 18 Apr 2013
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Source from the Ministry of Commerce, Chinese Version Available:
http://www.mofcom.gov.cn/aarticle/b/c/201204/20120408074568.html
Source from the Ministry of Commerce, Chinese Version Available:
http://gpj.mofcom.gov.cn/article/cs/201304/20130400093900.shtml
Government Response:
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