On October 19, 2018, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) gave a Notice of Expiry of the finding made on December 20, 2013, concerning the dumping of certain structural tubing originating in or exported from Korea and Turkey. The finding is scheduled to expire on December 19, 2018.
The subject goods are described as “hollow structural sections made of carbon and alloy steel, welded, in sizes up to and including 16.0 inches (406.4 mm) in outside diameter for round products and up to and including 48.0 inches (1,219.2 mm) in periphery for rectangular and square products, commonly but not exclusively made to ASTM A500, ASTM A513, CSA G.40.21‑87‑50W and comparable specifications”.
The subject goods are usually classified under HS codes 7306.30.00.20, 7306.30.00.30, 7306.50.00.00, 7306.61.00.10, 7306.61.00.20. However, these classification numbers are for ease of reference only. Refer to the product definition for the authoritative details regarding the subject goods
Interested firms, organizations, persons or governments wishing to make submissions on whether an expiry review is warranted must file a notice of participation with the CITT on or before November 5, 2018.
Each counsel who intends to represent a party in these proceedings must also file a notice of representation, as well as a declaration and undertaking, with the Tribunal on or before November 5, 2018.
On November 6, 2018, the CITT will distribute the list of participants. The deadline for filing submissions is November 13, 2018. If there are opposing views, each party may file a response no later than November 23, 2018.
Documents should be filed electronically through the CITT Secure E-filing Service. Only one electronic copy is required.
The CITT will issue a decision on December 10, 2018, on whether an expiry review is warranted. If the CITT decides that an expiry review is not warranted, the finding will expire on its scheduled expiry date. If the CITT decides to initiate an expiry review, it will issue a notice of expiry review.
Further details regarding this proceeding, including submission dates, filing procedures, and a schedule of key events, are contained in the Notice of Expiry of Finding.
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