On 20 February 2024, Morocco notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated a safeguard investigation on coated fibreboard, classifiable in tariff subheadings 4411.12.00.90, 4411.13.00.90, 4411.14.00.90, 4411.92.00.90, 4411.93.00.90, and 4411.94.00.90.
What is a safeguard investigation?
A safeguard investigation seeks to determine whether increased imports of a product are causing, or 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 only if the increased imports of the product are found to be causing, or threatening to cause, serious injury.