Ministry of Commerce imposes anti-dumping duties of 6.1% to 26.0% on EU imports of carbon steel fasteners

On June 28, 2010, the Ministry of Commerce issued the announcement No. 40 of 2010, which announced the final ruling on the anti-dumping investigation of imported carbon steel fasteners originating in the European Union. The investigation authority determined that there was dumping of imported products originating in the European Union, and the domestic carbon steel fastener industry was substantially damaged, and there was a causal relationship between dumping and substantial damage, and it was decided that since June 29, 2010, the The products imported from the European Union are levied anti-dumping duties ranging from 6.1% to 26.0% for a period of 5 years. The product is classified in the "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China" tariff code, 73181400, 73181500, 73182100 and 73182200.

Product Name: Carbon Steel Fasteners (English name is Certain Iron Steel Fasteners).

Announcement No. 40 of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China on the Final Verdict of Anti-dumping Investigation on Carbon Steel Fastener

People's Republic of China Ministry of Commerce

announcement

No. 40 of 2010

In accordance with the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Anti-dumping," the Ministry of Commerce (hereinafter referred to as the investigating agency) issued an announcement on December 29, 2008, deciding to proceed with the import of carbon steel fasteners (hereinafter referred to as surveyed products) originating in the European Union. Anti-dumping investigations. The products under investigation are attributed to the “PRC Import and Export Tariff”, 73181400, 73181500, 73182100 and 73182200.

The investigation authority investigated whether there was dumping and dumping margins in the investigated products, whether the investigated products caused damage and damage to the domestic carbon steel fastener industry, and the causal relationship between dumping and damage. According to the results of the investigation and the provisions of Article 24 of the Anti-Dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China, the investigator issued a preliminary announcement on December 23, 2009, acknowledging the dumping of imported carbon steel fasteners originating in the European Union. It suffered substantial damage and there was a causal relationship between dumping and substantial damage.

After the preliminary ruling, the investigating authorities conducted further investigations on dumping and dumping margins, damages and damages. Now that the investigation of this case is over, according to the investigation results of this case, and in accordance with the provisions of Article 25 of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China, the investigation authority makes the final decision (see appendix). The relevant matters are now announced as follows:

First, the final decision

After investigation, the investigation authority finally ruled that during the investigation period of this case, there were dumping of imported carbon steel fasteners originating in the EU, and the Chinese domestic carbon steel fastener industry was substantially damaged, and there was a causal relationship between dumping and substantial damage. .

Second, impose anti-dumping duties

According to the investigation results, in accordance with the relevant regulations of the People's Republic of China on Anti-dumping Regulations, the Ministry of Commerce proposed to the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council to impose anti-dumping duties, and the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council made a decision based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Commerce since June 29, 2010. Since then, anti-dumping duties have been levied on imports of carbon steel fasteners originating in the European Union.

The products subject to anti-dumping duties in this case are attributed to the "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China" tariff codes, 73181400, 73181500, 73182100 and 73182200. The above tariff codes are for reference only for determining the scope of imported products under investigation. The specific description is as follows:

Surveyed product name: carbon steel fasteners (English name is Certain Iron Steel Fasteners).

Scope of investigation: Imported carbon steel fasteners originally produced in the European Union, including wood screws, self-tapping screws, screws and bolts (whether or not with nuts or washers but excluding screws for fixing rails and rod diameters not exceeding 6 Millimeter screws and bolts) and washers. At the same time, the product range under investigation does not include nuts and fasteners for the maintenance and repair of civil aircraft.

Main application: Carbon steel fasteners are mechanical parts made of carbon steel that are used to fasten connections. Applications include the automotive industry, electronic products, electronic equipment, machinery and equipment, construction and general industrial applications.

The anti-dumping tax rates imposed on companies are as follows:

1. Kamax Factory Rudolph Kellermann GmbH & Co. KG 6.1%

(KAMAX-Werke Rudolf Kellermann GmbH & Co. KG)

2. 26.0% of other EU companies

(All others)

Third, the method of imposing anti-dumping duties

Since June 29, 2010, when importing carbon steel fasteners originally produced in the European Union, importers should pay corresponding anti-dumping duties to the Customs of the People's Republic of China. The anti-dumping duty shall be calculated on the basis of the ad valored duty-paid price. The calculation formula is: anti-dumping tax = customs duty-paid price × anti-dumping tax rate. The value-added tax of the import link shall be calculated from the duty-paid price approved by the customs together with the duties and anti-dumping duties as the taxable price.

IV. Retroactive collection of anti-dumping duties

From December 28th, 2009 to June 28th, 2010 (including June 28th, 2010), the relevant importer’s deposit determined by the Customs of the People's Republic of China on the basis of the initial ruling was determined by the final ruling. The scope of the anti-dumping duties and the anti-dumping tax rate shall be assessed and converted into anti-dumping duties, and import value-added tax shall be calculated at the corresponding value-added tax rate. During this period, the part of the relevant importers’ margins that exceed the anti-dumping duties, as well as the part of the import value-added tax that has been collected, will be returned by the customs, and the lesser part will not be collected.

Anti-dumping duties will not be levied retroactively on imported carbon steel fasteners imported from the EU before the date of implementation of the provisional anti-dumping measures.

Fifth, the deadline for imposing anti-dumping duties

Anti-dumping duties are imposed on imported carbon steel fasteners originating in the European Union, and the implementation period is five years from June 29, 2010.

Sixth, review

During the period when the anti-dumping tax is levied, relevant interested parties may apply in writing to the investigation authority for review in accordance with the provisions of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China.

VII. Administrative Reconsideration and Administrative Litigation

In case of dissatisfaction with the final ruling of the case and the decision to impose an anti-dumping tax, according to the provisions of Article 53 of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China, an application for administrative reconsideration may be filed according to law, and a lawsuit may also be filed in the People's Court according to law.

8. This announcement will be implemented on June 29, 2010.

Special announcement

Attachment: Final ruling of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China on Anti-dumping Investigation of Imported Carbon Steel Fastener Products Originating in the European Union

People's Republic of China Ministry of Commerce

June 28, 2010