Editor's Note
This editor’s note highlights the key facts and market implications behind “Taiwan Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation into”, with emphasis on sourcing, product fit, fabrication, logistics, or buyer impact.
The Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance announced today (28th) that it has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into ceramic tiles imported from India, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia, following an application by the Taiwan Ceramic Industry Association and its members, including Champion Building Materials, Sanyo Potteries, and Changda Ceramics. The Ministry of Finance stated that the investigation covers 34 companies in India, 10 in Vietnam, 4 in Malaysia, and 9 in Indonesia. Ceramic tiles from mainland China are not included in this investigation as they fall under a separate import ban.
The products under investigation are ceramic tiles made from clay or other inorganic materials, shaped and fired at high temperatures, whether glazed or unglazed, with a maximum heat resistance below 1500°C. These include wall tiles, floor tiles, and paving tiles, commonly used in living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and building lobbies. The specifications cover tiles with a thickness of less than 21 mm, side lengths of 7 cm or more, and water absorption by weight not exceeding 17%. Mosaic tiles are excluded from the scope. According to the Regulations Governing the Imposition of Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties, the Ministry of Finance will refer the case to the Ministry of Economic Affairs for further investigation. The Ministry of Economic Affairs is required to submit a preliminary injury determination within 40 days. If injury to domestic industry is confirmed, the Ministry of Finance will issue a preliminary dumping determination within 70 days and decide whether to impose provisional anti-dumping duties. The final determination on whether to impose definitive anti-dumping duties must be made within 240 days. Therefore, a preliminary decision on dumping and provisional duties is expected by February next year, with a final decision by August next year.
Based on the application and subsidy information provided by the petitioners, the dumping margins are estimated at 80.69% for India, 53.72% for Vietnam, 9.05% for Malaysia, and 25.78% for Indonesia.
Source: Read the original article | Published: October 28, 2020