Mofcom decides to take temporary anti-dumping measures against imported terephthalic acid

BEIJING, February 2, the Ministry of Commerce Web site 2nd issued a notice, decided to import terephthalic acid originating in Korea and Thailand to implement temporary anti-dumping measures in the form of deposit.　　According to the Ministry of Commerce's announcement of the 4th of 2010, the investigation authorities initially ruled that in the current investigation period, imports of terephthalic acid originating in South Korea and Thailand were dumped, the domestic terephthalic industry in China was materially damaged and there was a causal relationship between dumping and substantial damage. The Ministry of Commerce has decided that, as from February 3, 2010, import operators shall provide the relevant margin to the Chinese customs on the basis of the dumping margin determined by the initial ruling, when importing terephthalic acid originating in Korea and Thailand.　　According to the preliminary decision, the dumping margin of Korea-related companies is 2.4% to 11.2%, and the dumping margin of Thai companies is 12.2% to 20.1%.　　The Ministry of Commerce issued the same day in 2010, the 3rd Bulletin said that in view of the special circumstances and complexity of the case, decided to extend the investigation period of 6 months, that is, the investigation deadline for the case is August 12, 2010. February 12, 2009, the Ministry of Commerce in China to decide on the application of South Korea and Thailand, imported terephthalic acid anti-dumping investigation.