On 22 November 2013 Itac published a notice of an initiation into the alleged dumping of graphite electrodes, classifiable under tariff subheading 8545.11, for use in furnaces originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China and India. The application was lodged by GrafTech South Africa (Pty) Ltd. The period of investigation for purposes of determining the dumping in the exporting countries of origin will be from 01 May 2012 to 30 April 2013, and the period of investigation for purposes of determining material injury will be from 01 May 2010 to 30 April 2013. Comment is due by 30 December 2013.