The International Trade Administration Commission (“ITAC or the “Commission”) initiated a sunset review investigation in 2023, to determine whether the expiry of anti-dumping duties on unframed glass mirrors would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to industry in the Southern African Customs Union (“SACU”) area.
The initiation of the investigation followed an application submitted by PFG Building Glass, a division of PG Group (Pty) Ltd (“the Applicant”) on behalf of the SACU industry. The application provided prima facie evidence that the expiry of the anti-dumping duty would likely lead to the continuation and/or recurrence of dumping and the recurrence of material injury to the SACU Industry.
As there were no responses to the Commission’s initiation notice and essential facts letters from any exporters/manufacturers in China or importers within the SACU, the Commission made a final determination based on the best information available, being that provided by the Applicant.
The Commission made a final determination that the expiry of the anti-dumping duty on unframed glass mirrors would likely lead to the continuation and/or recurrence of dumping and the recurrence of material injury to the SACU industry.
It further recommended to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition that the current anti-dumping duty on the imports of unframed glass mirrors originating in or imported from China be maintained.
This recommendation was approved by the Minister and a notice to give effect to this decision, has been published in the Government Gazette on 21 June 2024.
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