Itac on 20 February 2015 announced the initiation of a Sunset Review investigation on clear float and drawn glass, classifiable in tariff subheadings 7004.90.90, 7005.29.17, 7005.29.23, 7005.29.25 and 7005.29.35, originating in or imported from the Republic of China (China) and India.
The application was lodged by PFG Building Glass, the only producer of clear float in the Sacu. PFG Building Glass alleges that the expiry of the anti-dumping duties would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and the recurrence of material injury.
According to the notice, PFG Building Glass submitted sufficient evidence and established a prima facie case to enable Itac to arrive at a reasonable conclusion that a sunset review investigation should be initiated.
The investigation period for dumping is from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014 and the material injury investigation involves evaluation of data for the period of April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2014. The notice also indicates that Itac will also consider an estimate of what the situation will be if the anti-dumping duties expire.
Comment is due by 01 April 2015 (on April Fools’ Day).
