Ministry of Finance Announces Anti-Dumping Investigation on Specific Polyamide Films from China
Taiwan's Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance, announced an anti-dumping investigation into specific polyamide films from China. This follows an application by Li-Lin Technology for anti-dumping duties, with the Ministry of Finance finding reasonable suspicion of dumping and harm to Taiwan's industry. The Ministry of Economic Affairs will conduct an industry injury investigation, and if injury is confirmed, the Ministry of Finance will decide whether to impose provisional anti-dumping duties, potentially with retroactive application.
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The Customs Administration explained that the specific polyamide films in question are mainly used for packaging processed foods, chemical products, medical and pharmaceutical supplies, and electronic materials. These are films containing more than 50% by weight of polyamide-6, regardless of surface treatment, but without further processing, with a width exceeding 5 millimeters and a thickness between 0.0114 millimeters and 0.0315 millimeters.
The Customs Administration stated that Li-Lin Technology applied for the imposition of anti-dumping duties, provisional anti-dumping duties, and retroactive anti-dumping duties on specific polyamide films imported from China. Based on the information provided in the application, the Ministry of Finance determined that there was reasonable suspicion of dumping and harm to Taiwan's industry regarding the imported goods.
The Customs Administration explained that the Ministry of Finance has, in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Imposition of Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties, referred the case to the Ministry of Economic Affairs to investigate whether there is harm to Taiwan's industry. The Ministry of Economic Affairs is required to notify the Ministry of Finance of its preliminary investigation findings within 40 days of receiving the notification. If industrial harm is confirmed, the Ministry of Finance shall make a preliminary determination on whether dumping exists within 70 days of receiving the notification from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and then decide whether to impose provisional anti-dumping duties.
The Customs Administration stated that to prevent importers from massively importing the goods in question during the investigation period, which would undermine the remedial effect of anti-dumping measures, the applicant also requested retroactive anti-dumping duties on goods imported within 90 days prior to the date of provisional anti-dumping duty imposition. The Ministry of Finance will announce the results of the retroactive anti-dumping duty determination concurrently with the final dumping determination.
The Customs Administration added that if the involved manufacturing exporters fully cooperate with the anti-dumping investigation, they may be granted individual dumping duty rates. When Taiwanese companies import goods subject to anti-dumping duties, they must submit proof that the goods were produced by the involved manufacturers and directly exported to Taiwan. Only after customs review can the individual rates be applied. Therefore, if importers wish to apply to the Ministry of Finance for investigation, it is recommended that they notify the relevant foreign exporters or manufacturers to also submit applications within the deadline to protect their rights. (Edited by Lin Shu-yuan) 1150410
The Customs Administration stated that Li-Lin Technology applied for the imposition of anti-dumping duties, provisional anti-dumping duties, and retroactive anti-dumping duties on specific polyamide films imported from China. Based on the information provided in the application, the Ministry of Finance determined that there was reasonable suspicion of dumping and harm to Taiwan's industry regarding the imported goods.
The Customs Administration explained that the Ministry of Finance has, in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Imposition of Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties, referred the case to the Ministry of Economic Affairs to investigate whether there is harm to Taiwan's industry. The Ministry of Economic Affairs is required to notify the Ministry of Finance of its preliminary investigation findings within 40 days of receiving the notification. If industrial harm is confirmed, the Ministry of Finance shall make a preliminary determination on whether dumping exists within 70 days of receiving the notification from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and then decide whether to impose provisional anti-dumping duties.
The Customs Administration stated that to prevent importers from massively importing the goods in question during the investigation period, which would undermine the remedial effect of anti-dumping measures, the applicant also requested retroactive anti-dumping duties on goods imported within 90 days prior to the date of provisional anti-dumping duty imposition. The Ministry of Finance will announce the results of the retroactive anti-dumping duty determination concurrently with the final dumping determination.
The Customs Administration added that if the involved manufacturing exporters fully cooperate with the anti-dumping investigation, they may be granted individual dumping duty rates. When Taiwanese companies import goods subject to anti-dumping duties, they must submit proof that the goods were produced by the involved manufacturers and directly exported to Taiwan. Only after customs review can the individual rates be applied. Therefore, if importers wish to apply to the Ministry of Finance for investigation, it is recommended that they notify the relevant foreign exporters or manufacturers to also submit applications within the deadline to protect their rights. (Edited by Lin Shu-yuan) 1150410
FAQ
Why did the Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance, initiate an anti-dumping investigation on specific polyamide films from China?
This was initiated because Li-Lin Technology applied for anti-dumping duties, and the Ministry of Finance found reasonable suspicion of dumping and harm to Taiwan's industry regarding the imported goods.
What are the main uses of specific polyamide films?
They are mainly used for packaging processed foods, chemical products, medical and pharmaceutical supplies, and electronic materials.
How will the Ministry of Finance handle the situation if dumping is confirmed after investigation?
If harm to Taiwan's industry is confirmed, the Ministry of Finance will decide whether to impose provisional anti-dumping duties and may retroactively impose anti-dumping duties on goods imported within 90 days prior to the date of provisional anti-dumping duty imposition.