Australia initiates anti-dumping probe into Vietnamese steel

The Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources has launched an anti-dumping investigation into hot-rolled deformed steel reinforcing bars in lengths originating from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam.

As the plaintiff, Infrabuild NSW Pty Limited of Australia submitted a request for an anti-dumping probe into the steel products coded HS 7214.20.00, HS 7228.30.10, HS 7228.30.90, and HS 7228.60.10. The investigation period was from July 1, 2023, to June 30.

At present, the Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) under the Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources has issued an Investigation Questionnaire to Vietnamese exporting enterprises.

According to the ADC, the deadline for submissions of the Investigation Questionnaire will be October 31.

As scheduled, the ADC plans to issue a Preliminary Affirmative Determination on November 25, a Statement of Essential Facts on January 13, 2025, and its final recommendation on February 26, 2025.

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) has recommended that Vietnamese enterprises subject to the investigation carefully study all relevant documents, instructions, and regulations to fully cooperate alongside the ADC to respond to the Investigation Questionnaire and provide sufficient information as requested by the ADC.

Source: VOV (by: congthuong.vn)