On 2 February the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) published its final determination in respect of the sunset review of the anti-dumping duties on clear float glass originating in or imported from Indonesia.
The sunset review investigation was initiated on 21 July 2017, with initiation letters sent to interested parties on 24 July 2017, on which response was due by 30 August 2017. On 28 July 2017 a letter was received from the directorate general of foreign trade in Indonesia requesting an extension of the period to submit a response to the initiation. The extension was granted until 14 September 2017.
Letters were received from two exporters, namely PT Asahimas Flat Glass Tbk (AFG) and PT Matahari Silverindo Jaya (PT Matahari) stating that they will not be participating in the sunset review. A letter was received from the ministry of investment, trade and industry, Republic of Botswana on 24 August 2017, stating that it would not be affected by the expiry or continuation of the anti-dumping duties. Itac received no properly documented responses from any interested party.
As a consequence, Itac recommended to the trade and industry minister that the anti-dumping duties on clear float glass, originating in or imported from Indonesia be maintained.
The trade and industry minister subsequently approved the recommendation by Itac, the reasoning for which is detailed its report no 572.
