Laminated Woven Sacks from China in anti-dumping limelight
26 Jun '08
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• The merchandise covered by these investigations is laminated woven sacks, which are typically used for retail packaging of consumer goods such as pet foods and bird seed.
• Laminated woven sacks are classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 6305.33.0050 and 6305.33.0080. Laminated woven sacks were previously classifiable under HTSUS subheading 6305.33.0020. While HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, our written description of the scope of these investigations is dispositive.
• From 2005 to 2007, imports of laminated woven sacks from China increased 54.05 percent by volume and were valued at an estimated $50 million in 2007; these statistics are based on basket categories.
NEXT STEPS • The International Trade Commission (ITC) is scheduled to issue its final injury determination on or about July 31. If the ITC determines that imports from China are injuring or threaten injury to the domestic industry, or finds that there is material retardation of the establishment of a U.S. industry, Commerce will issue AD and CVD orders. If the ITC makes a negative injury determination, these investigations will be terminated.