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 Chief Executive of the Ministry of Economic Development, I have initiated an investigation to determine both the existence and effect of the alleged dumping of the goods described in the Schedule to this notice originating from the People’s Republic of China, being satisfied that sufficient evidence has been provided that:
(a) the goods imported into New Zealand are being dumped; and
(b) by reason thereof, material injury is being caused to the New Zealand industry producing like goods;
and also being satisfied that the collective output of those New Zealand producers who have, in writing, expressed support for the application for an investigation constitutes:
(a) 25 percent or more of total New Zealand production of like goods produced for domestic consumption (assessed during the most recent representative period, being not less than six 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
The People’s Republic of China.
Description of Goods
Wire nails, bright (plain) and galvanised (coated), of various lengths and diameter (other than collated or for collation).
The goods are currently classified under Tariff Item
and Statistical Key 7317.00.09.09D 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 15th day of November 2010.
ROBIN HILL, Chief Advisor, Trade Rules, Remedies and Tariffs Group, Ministry of Economic Development.
Invitation for Submissions
Interested parties are invited to make submissions to the Manager, Trade Rules, Remedies and Tariffs Group, Ministry of Economic Development, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140, or via email to traderem@med.govt.nz