September 08, 2008

Canadian review of AD on Chinese steel pipe nipples and adaptor fittings

On October 31st 2007, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act, initiated an expiry review of its finding made on July 16th 2003, in Inquiry No. NQ-2002-004, as amended on June 8th 2007, in Interim Review No RD-2006-006, concerning carbon steel pipe nipples and adaptor fittings, in nominal diameters up to and including 6 inches or the metric equivalents, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.

As a result, the president of the Canada Border Services Agency initiated an investigation on November 1st 2007 to determine whether the expiry of the finding is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the goods.

The investigation has now been completed and the president has determined that the expiry of the finding is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the goods from the People’s Republic of China. A statement of reasons containing additional details concerning the determination made by the president will be issued within fifteen days.

The tribunal will now conduct an inquiry to determine whether the expiry of the finding is likely to result in injury or retardation to the Canadian industry and will make its decision by July 15th 2008.