Notice Type
Departmental
Initiation of Subsidy Investigation: Sweetened Condensed Milk From Thailand Notice is hereby given that, acting pursuant to section 10 (1) of the Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988, and under delegated authority from the Secretary of Commerce, I have initiated an investigation to determine both the existence and effect of the alleged subsidisation of the goods described and from the country of origin specified in the Schedule to this notice, being satisfied that sufficient evidence has been provided that: (a) The goods imported or intended to be imported into New Zealand are being subsidised; and (b) By reason thereof material injury to an industry has been or is being caused, and also being satisfied that the collective output of those New Zealand producers who have, in writing, expressed support for the application constitutes: (a) Twenty-five percent or more of the total New Zealand production of like goods produced for domestic consumption (assessed during the most recent representative period, being not less than 6 months); and (b) More than 50 percent of the total production of like goods produced for domestic consumption (as so assessed) by those New Zealand producers who have, in writing, expressed support for or opposition to the application. SCHEDULE Goods Subject to Investigation Country of Origin Thailand. Description of Goods Sweetened condensed milk in retail packs not exceeding 450 grams. The goods are currently classified under Tariff Item and Statistical Key 0402.99.00.01E of the Tariff of New Zealand, which classification is provided for convenience and Customs purposes only, the written description being dispositive. Dated at Wellington this 30th day of June 1995. A. H. McPHAIL, Manager, Trade Remedies Group. Invitation for Submissions Interested parties are invited to make submissions on the alleged subsidisation and injury to the Trade Remedies Group, Ministry of Commerce, P.O. Box 1473, Wellington.
Publication Date
6 Jul 1995

Notice Number

1995-go4347

Page Number

1784