Pursuant to sections 17E(2) and 17D of the Trade (Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties) Act 1988 (“Act”), and acting under delegated authority from the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), I have initiated a full review of anti-dumping duties on the goods described in the Schedule of this notice (“goods”). This initiation follows the receipt of an application made by the New Zealand industry providing positive evidence justifying the need for a full review.

Anti-dumping duties were due to lapse on 5 August 2021 unless MBIE initiated a review of the continued need for these duties. In accordance with section 17D(4) of the Act, the existing anti-dumping duties will continue to be payable until the outcome of this review results in either termination of the duties or replacement with new duties.

Schedule

Goods Subject to Review

Country of Origin

Spain

Description of Goods

Peaches in preserving liquid, in containers up to and including 4.0kg.

The goods are currently classified under Tariff Item 2008.70.09 and Statistical Key 00L, which classification is provided for convenience and New Zealand Customs Service purposes only, the written description being dispositive.

Dated at Wellington this 3rd day of August 2021.

MATTHEW MOLLOY, Manager, Trade & International Team, Science, Innovation & International Branch, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Invitation for Submissions

Interested parties are invited to make submissions in relation to the review by emailing traderemedies@mbie.govt.nz. The Initiation Memorandum, which contains details of consideration of the application for the initiation of a review, is available on MBIE’s website at www.mbie.govt.nz/business-and-employment/business/trade-and-tariffs/trade-remedies/trade-remedy-investigations/.