On July 31, Morocco initiated a safeguard investigation on coated wood board, classifiable in tariff subheadings 4410.11.20.11, 4410.11.20.19, 4410.11.20.90, 4410.11.30.11, 4410.11.30.19, 4410.11.30.90, 4410.19.92.11, 4410.19.92.19, 4410.19.92.90, 4410.19.93.11, 4410.19.93.19, and 4410.19.93.90 on which comment is due by August 30. The investigation was initiated following Cema Bois de L'atlas’ petition, lodged on behalf of the Moroccan industry.
What is a safeguard investigation?
A safeguard investigation seeks to determine whether increased imports of a product are causing, or is threatening to cause, serious injury to a domestic industry.
During a safeguard investigation, importers, exporters and other interested parties may present evidence and views and respond to the presentations of other parties.
A WTO member may take a safeguard action (i.e. restrict imports of a product temporarily) only if the increased imports of the product are found to be causing, or threatening to cause, serious injury.
