Hog Bristle Paintbrushes from China: Initiation Summary
[ Last Updated 25 January 2006 ]
25 October 2002
Contents
Type of Investigation
Dumping Review
Description of Goods
Hog bristle paintbrushes for household or industrial use
Country of Origin
China
Investigation "Milestones"
| Date of Initiation: | 25 October 2002 |
| Earliest date on which Provisional Measures may be imposed:1 | |
| Latest date for release of Interim Report:2 | 23 March 2003 |
| Latest date for completion of review by the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Economic Development: | 22 April 2003 |
Summary of Factors Leading to Initiation
Background
Anti-dumping duties were first imposed on hog bristle paintbrushes from China by the Minister of Customs on 31 May 1988. A notice to this effect was published in the New Zealand Gazette of 2 June 1988.
On 2 April 1992 the rate of anti-dumping duty was reassessed following a review which found that hog bristle paintbrushes from China were still being dumped and that the New Zealand industry would suffer material injury if the duties were to be removed. A notice of the reassessment was published in the New Zealand Gazette of 9 April 1992.
On 29 October 1997 the rate of anti-dumping duty was again reassessed following a further review which found that hog bristle paintbrushes were still being dumped and that the New Zealand industry would suffer material injury if the duties were to be removed. A notice of the reassessment was published in the New Zealand Gazette of 6 November 1997.
The current duties are imposed using reference prices in the form of Normal Value (Value for Duty Equivalent) (NV (VFDE) amounts in $US per brush for a range of sizes and types of paintbrush.
Reason for the Review
The anti-dumping duty would have expired on 29 October 2002 if a review had not been initiated before that date, as five years had passed since the last reassessment and review. The review was initiated at the request of the two New Zealand producers of paintbrushes, who provided positive evidence sufficient to justify the initiation of a review.
The purpose of the review is to establish whether the expiry of the duty would be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury.
Further details of the background relating to anti-dumping duty on hog bristle paintbrushes and the reasons for the review, are contained in the Initiation Memorandum which is available from this site.
Review Process
Submissions are being sought from parties known to have an interest in this review, including known exporters and producers in China, importers and the New Zealand industry. These submissions will be examined and analysed by the review team. The outcome of this examination and analysis will then be reported, with recommendations, to the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Economic Development.
Notes
Importers of hog bristle paintbrushes from China of the type described above should note that the anti-dumping duty will continue to apply to these goods for the duration of the review.
If the review establishes that there is a continued need for anti-dumping duties, then a reassessment of the existing duties may be initiated on the completion of the review to establish the appropriate duty rate or amount and the method by which the duties are imposed. Any reassessment will draw on the results of the review.
Further Information
Any queries or requests for further information should be directed to the review team at the Trade Remedies Group on telephone +64-4-470 2273 (Robin Hill) or +64-4-470 2277 (Gabrielle Nixon), or facsimile +64-4-499 8508. Enquiries by e-mail should be directed to robin.hill@med.govt.nz or gabrielle.nixon@med.govt.nz.
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