Global Trade Alert

On July 16th, 2015, the Pakistani National Tariff Commission initiated an anti-dumping investigation on imports of cold-rolled coils and sheets from China and Ukraine (Notice ADC No. 35/2015/NTC/CRC). The products subject to investigation are classified under the following HS codes: 7209.1690, 7209.1790, 7209.1890, 7209.1610, 7209.1710, 7209.1810, 7209.2690, 7209.2790, 7209.2890, 7209.2610, 7209.2710 and 7209.2810. This investigation follows the application lodged on June 11th, 2015 by Aisha Steel Mills Limited, Karachi, a domestic producer of the subject goods.
 
On 13 January 2016, the Pakistani National Tariff Commission issued its preliminary findings and decided upon the imposition of a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of cold-rolled coils and sheets from China and Ukraine (Notice of Preliminary Determination, 13.01.2016). The rate of duty is between 8.31% and 19.04% of the C&F value in ad val. from China depending on the exporting company. The rate of duty is 18.92% or 19.04% of the C&F value in ad val. from Ukraine depending on the company. This provisional measure is applicable for a period of four months.
 
On 19 January 2017, the Pakistani National Tariff Commission issued its final determination and decided upon the imposition of definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of cold-rolled coils and sheets from China and Ukraine (Notice of Final Determination, 19.01.2017). The rate of duty on imports from China is between 13.17% and 19.04% of the C&F value in ad valorem depending on the company. The rate of duty on imports from Ukraine is 18.36% or 18.92% of the C&F value in ad valorem depending on the company. The definitive duty is in force for a period of five years starting from the date of publication of the provisional determination, i.e. 13 January 2016.