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贸促〔2021〕0627号预警信息：The United States made the fifth anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on China-related carbon steel butt welded pipe fittings
9月17日，The US Department of Commerce said in a statement，The fifth anti-dumping fast-track sunset review was made on Carbon Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings imported from China, Taiwan, Brazil, Japan and Thailand，Order that the anti-dumping duty in this case be cancelled，Will result in China involved in the dumping of products to 182.The dumping rate of 90% continues or occurs again, and the dumping of products involved in the Taiwan region of China is 87 percent.The dumping rate of 30% continues or occurs again, and the dumping of the products involved in Brazil is 52 percent.The dumping rate of 25% continues or reoccurs, and the dumping rate of the products involved in Japan is 65%.The dumping rate of 81% continued or occurred again, and the dumping rate of the products involved in Thailand was 52%.Dumping rates of 60% continue or recur。The product in question has the US Harmonized Tariff number 7307.93.30。
贸促〔2021〕0628号预警信息：India launched the third anti-dumping sunset review investigation on Hupoly tetrafluoroethylene
On September 16, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notice saying that the Indian enterprise Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd.The application was submitted to initiate the third anti-dumping sunset review investigation against Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) originating in or imported from China。The dumping investigation period in this case is from April 2020 to March 2021 (12 months), and the damage investigation period is from 2017 to 2018, 2018 to 2019, 2019 to 2020 and the dumping investigation period。The product in question has Indian Customs code 3904.6100。Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the current COVID-19 outbreak, interested parties should send an email to adg11-dgtr@gov within 30 days from the date of filing.in, dir13-dgtr@gov.in, dir11-dgtr@gov.in and dd16-dgtr@gov.in) to submit relevant information to the investigating authorities。
贸促〔2021〕0629号预警信息：Peru has terminated the imposition of provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese-related polyester and cotton blended fabrics
9月21日，The Commission on Dumping, Subsidies and the Elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade of the National Competition and Intellectual Property Protection Agency of Peru published in the official daily newspaper El Peruano No. 244-2021/CDB-INDECOPI，The provisional anti-dumping duty on polyester-cotton blended fabrics originating in China will be terminated from 23 September 2021。The product involved is made of polyester and cotton short fiber (polyester by weight accounts for more than 50%), and the width does not exceed 1.Monochrome (natural, white/bleached and dyed) plain fabric of 80 m, between 80 g/m2 and 130 g/m2 per gram weight。
贸促〔2021〕0630号预警信息：India imposes anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil related to China
9月16日，The Department of Revenue of the Ministry of Finance of India has issued Circular No. 51/2021-Customs(ADD)，Accepted the final anti-dumping ruling of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India dated 18 June 2021 on Aluminium Foil 80 Microns and Below in thickness originating in or imported from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand，That is, to impose anti-dumping duties on the products involved in the above-mentioned countries for a period of 5 years，其中，China's is 398.$45 / MT ~ 976.$99 / metric ton, Indonesia is 422.28 USD/mt, 850 in Malaysia.Us $45 / metric ton, Thailand 93.$53 / MT ~ 339.$93 / mt。This circular shall take effect on the date of publication in the Official Gazette。This case involves products under Indian Customs Code 7607。The following products are not subject to the anti-dumping measures in this case: thickness of 5.5 microns to 80 microns of Chinese origin aluminum foil, aluminum laminate, ultra light gauge conversion aluminum foil, aluminum foil composite, aluminum foil for capacitors with a width of not more than 500 mm, etched or formed aluminum foil, aluminum-plastic panels, coated aluminum foil, aluminum foil for beer bottles, aluminum manganese silicon alloy and/or coated aluminum manganese silicon alloy, aluminum foil tape, color coated aluminum foil。
贸促〔2021〕0631号预警信息：India launched the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation on China-related aluminum foil
On September 16, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notice saying that the Indian enterprise Hindalco Industries Ltd., Raviraj Foils Ltd.And Jindal India Ltd.The application submitted on the thickness of origin or import from China is 5.Aluminium Foil 5 to 80 microns (Aluminium Foil 5.5 Microns to 80 Microns) initiated the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation。The products under investigation, whether printed or not or backed by paper, cardboard, plastic or similar materials, have a thickness of 5.Aluminum foil from 5 microns to 80 microns。The dumping investigation period in this case is from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 (12 months), and the injury investigation period is from 2017 to 2018, 2018 to 2019, 2019 to 2020, and from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021。The case relates to Indian Customs codes 760711, 76071110, 76071190, 760719, 76071910, 76071991, 76071992, 76071993, 76071994, 76071995, 76071999, 760720, 76072010Item under the product。The products under investigation do not include aluminum laminate, ultrallight gauge conversion aluminum foil, aluminum foil composites, aluminum foil for capacitors with a width not greater than 500 mm, etched or molded aluminum foil, aluminum-plastic panels, coated aluminum foil, aluminum foil for beer bottles, aluminum-mangano-si alloy and/or coated alumino-mangano-Si alloy。Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the current COVID-19 outbreak, interested parties should send an email to adg11-dgtr@gov within 30 days from the date of filing.in, dir11-dgtr@gov.in, dir13-dgtr@gov.in and dd16-dgtr@gov.in) to submit relevant information to the investigating authorities。
贸促〔2021〕0632号预警信息：Argentina has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the metal protective mesh cover of China-related electric fans
9月22日，The Ministry of Production Development of Argentina issued Notice No. 596/2021，At the request of industry associations and manufacturers in Argentina，对原产于中国大陆和中国台湾地区的内置电动机风扇用、直径大于400毫米的金属防护网罩（西班牙语：Rejillas metálicas de protección, de diametro superior a 400mm, de los tipos utilizados en ventiladores con motor electrico incorporado) initiated an anti-dumping investigation。The MERCOsur tax code for the products involved is 8414.90.20。The announcement shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。Interested parties may refer to the website at www.argentina.gob.ar/cnce/ Download the questionnaire and submit the evidence within 10 working days after the announcement of the preliminary ruling。
贸促〔2021〕0633号预警信息：Argentina made the second anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on China-related carbon steel fasteners
On September 22, the Argentine Ministry of Production Development issued Announcement No. 573/2021, making the second anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on carbon steel fasteners originating in China, maintaining the anti-dumping measures determined by Announcement No. 1181 in 2015, and continuing to set 4.The minimum offshore (FOB) limit price of 67 US dollars/kg, the imposition of anti-dumping duties equivalent to the difference between the minimum price and the customs declaration price of the products involved in the offshore declaration price is lower than the minimum price, the announcement is effective from the date of issue, valid for 5 years。The products involved are in accordance with ASME B16.9, ASTM A234 and equivalent standards (such as IRAM 2607, etc.) manufacturing, outer diameter greater than or equal to 60.3 millimeters is less than or equal to 323.Carbon steel fasteners of standard or extra standard thickness of 8 mm, excluding 180-degree elbows, reducing elbows and carbon steel tees, referring to tax code 7307.19.20和7307.93.Products under item 00。
贸促〔2021〕0634号预警信息：Thailand launched the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation on stainless steel pipes involved in China
9月16日，泰国商业部发布公告称，应泰国国内企业的申请，对原产于中国大陆、韩国、越南和中国台湾地区的不锈钢管启动第一次反倾销日落复审立案调查。The products under investigation are hot-rolled and cold-rolled stainless steel pipes with diameters up to 508 mm。The Thai customs code of the products involved in the case is 73053110000, 73061110000, 73061190000, 73062100000, 73064011000, 73064019000, 73064020011, 73064020012, 73064020013.73064020014, 73064020015, 73064020016, 73064020017, 73064020018, 73064020021, 73064020022, 73064020023, 73064020024, 73064020025,73064020026, 73064020027, 73064020028, 73064020090, 73064030010, 73064030020, 73064090011, 73064090012, 73064090013, 73064090014,73064090015, 73064090016, 73064090017, 73064090018, 73064090021, 73064090022, 73064090023, 73064090024, 73064090025, 73064090026,73064090027, 73064090028, 73064090090, 73066110021, 73066110022, 73066190110, 73066190120。This announcement will take effect from September 16, 2021, and the existing anti-dumping measures will remain in force during the investigation of the case。Interested parties should apply for questionnaires to participate in the investigation within 15 days of the announcement, and submit case comments and evidence materials within 30 days。
贸促〔2021〕0635号预警信息：The United States and Canada have imposed recalls on Chinese-made baby recliners
On September 23, the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada announced a recall of Chinese-made Boppy baby recliners。The recalled products come in a variety of colors and styles。Dimensions approximately 58*56*18 cm (23*22*7 in)。Products are made in China and assembled in the United States。Infants using this product may be at risk of suffocation。To date, eight infant deaths linked to the product have been reported in the United States。The CPSC and Health Canada advise consumers to immediately stop using the product and contact Boppy Company for a refund。
贸促〔2021〕0636号预警信息：The United States and Canada have issued recalls of Chinese-made all-terrain vehicles
On September 23, the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada announced a recall of the 2011-2021 Phoenix 200 ATVs made in Taiwan, China。The recalled products are in red, blue and gray。The vehicle Identification number (VIN) is located on the left front frame of the vehicle。During use, the throttle lever stopper may break and become stuck, posing a risk of collision。To date, 18 reports have been received of the throttle block breaking or sticking, including one report of a car crash resulting in minor injuries。CPSC and Health Canada recommend discontinuing use of this product immediately and contacting Polaris for a free replacement。
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Announcement on the Ruling of Anti-Subsidy Investigation on Imported polyvinyl chloride Originating in the United States
On September 23, the Ministry of Commerce announced that according to the provisions of the Anti-Subsidy Regulations of the People's Republic of China, on October 14, 2020, the Ministry of Commerce (hereinafter referred to as the investigation organ) issued Notice No. 41 of 2020, deciding to initiate an anti-subsidy investigation into imported polyvinyl chloride originating in the United States。The investigation authorities determined that there were subsidies for imported PVC originating in the United States, and that China's PVC industry had not been substantially harmed or threatened with substantial damage。In accordance with the provisions of Article 28 of the Anti-Subsidy Regulations of the People's Republic of China, the investigating authorities decided to terminate the anti-subsidy investigation on imported polyvinyl chloride originating in the United States as of the date of this announcement。
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贸促〔2021〕0637号预警信息：Ethiopia Remind Chinese citizens in Ethiopia to pay attention to safety during the Ethiopian New Year
On September 10, the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia reminded Chinese citizens in Ethiopia to pay attention to safety during the Ethiopian New Year。At present, the armed conflict in some parts of Ethiopia is still continuing, at the same time, with the arrival of the Ethiopian New Year, robbery and criminal activities occur from time to time, and the security situation is still grim。
The Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia reminds Chinese enterprises and Chinese citizens in Ethiopia to strengthen security precautions during the festival: first, improve safety awareness, do not go out unless necessary or urgent, and please carefully choose transportation and driving routes if necessary。Second, enterprises and individuals in areas with high security risks should enhance their security sensitivity, pay close attention to the local security situation, and organize timely evacuation according to the situation。Third, low-key holidays, do not publicize, do not show wealth, do not gather, do not store a lot of cash and valuables at home。Especially at night, pay attention to lock doors and Windows, do not open the door to strangers。Fourth, in the event of emergencies, remain calm, act rationally, and remember that life safety is the first。After confirming the safety, call the police immediately and contact the Embassy in Ethiopia。Ethiopia local police number:991, the Global Consular Protection and Services Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs :0086-10-12308 or 0086-10-59913991。Consular protection Tel: 0911686415。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2021〕0638号预警信息：Tanzania Revenue Authority strengthens tax administration of multinational corporations
TanzaniaThe 2021 Tax Audit report showed that during the financial years 2016/17 to 2019/20, the Tax Department audited 60 of the 504 multinational companies registered in the country, of which 23 were fully audited, but only 1,086 were collected from their transfer pricing transactions.100 million tenshillings ($47.22 million) in taxes。The main reason is that the Inland Revenue Department lacks the expertise to audit multinational corporations, especially in the area of transfer pricing, which is unable to curb tax evasion by multinational corporations, resulting in the loss of billions of TSHS in tax repayable。Godvictory Lyimo, president of the CPA Association, said that in recent years, the Tax office has improved the capacity building of its staff through training, seminars and workshops, and achieved better results。The director General of the Department of Revenue, Alphayo Kidata, said that in the first two months of the 2021/22 fiscal year, the department collected more than 1 trillion TSHS (about 4 trillion) from large taxpayers, including multinational corporations.$3.5 billion) in taxes。In the fiscal year 2020/21, the tax revenue of the government was 18.06 trillion tenshillings, of which big taxpayers contributed 6.5 trillion tenshillings, or 36 per cent;For the financial year 2021/22, the government's tax revenue target is 22 trillion TSHS, of which 9 trillion TSHS will come from major taxpayers, up 5 percentage points from the previous financial year to 41 per cent。
贸促〔2021〕0639号预警信息：Iran approves new plan to improve domestic market
Iran's Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade has approved plans to improve the distribution system for goods in the domestic market。The plan includes network, channel, policy and regulatory reform measures in the field of domestic commodity circulation to reduce transaction, production, distribution costs, and transparencyThe form of 19 schemes was introduced, as well as pricing systems and consumer informed rights, distribution network ranking and verification, professional market monitoring, brand development and the expansion of contracting agencies。
贸促〔2021〕0640号预警信息：Iran's appliance import ban extended to2022年3月
A ban on imports of household appliances, first imposed three years ago, has been extended and will remain in place at least until now, an official with Iran's Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade saidIt will end in March 2022。The vice president of the Iranian Association of Home Appliance Sellers believes that imports may hurt domestic production, but if local production cannot meet the domestic demand for home appliances or the quality cannot be improved, imports will be beneficial。The import ban on these products needs to be lifted so that they can benefit from legitimate import duties while meeting domestic demand and enabling local businesses to become more competitive。In addition, by choosing imported spare parts, technical gaps can be filled, key technologies can be transferred, product quality can be improved, and contraband can be reduced to enter the market。