G/ADP/N/342/ZAF  
16 October  2020 
(20-7172) Page: 1/8 
Committee on Anti -Dumping Practices  Original:  English  
 
  
SEMI -ANNUAL REPORT UNDER  ARTICLE 16.4  
OF THE AGREEMENT  
SOUTH AFRICA 
Reproduced herewith is the semi -annual report for the period 1 January -30 June 2020 from 
South  Africa . 
 
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Reporting Member : SOUTH AFRICA1 
SEMI -ANNUAL REPORT OF ANTI -DUMPING ACTIONS2 
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY -30 JUNE 2020 
Origi nal Investigations  
Country 
or 
customs 
territory  Product  Initiation  Provisional 
measures and 
preliminary  
determinations  Final measures  No final 
measures / 
termination  Other  Trade data  
(from published report(s) ) Basis  for 
normal value 
determination  Definitive duty  Price 
undertaking  
Description ;  
HS 6-digit category 
covering investigated 
product3;  
ID number;  
(*) if investigation  
of >1  country  Date;  
period of 
investigation  
(D-dumping;  
I-injury)  Date of duties ;  
range of 
individual 
dumping 
margins ; "other" 
rates;  
[range of applied 
rates if different, 
reason]  Date of duties ; 
range of 
individual 
dumping margins ; 
"other" rates ; 
[range of applied 
rates if different, 
reason]  Date of 
application ; 
range of 
individual 
dumping  
margins or 
minimum prices  Date,  
reason  Date, 
explanation  Import volume or 
value (units/ 
currency) ; 
product coverage, 
period, if different 
from cols. 2 /3 Import volume 
as % of 
apparent 
domestic 
consumption or 
as % of total 
imports  Codes for all 
bases used in 
proceeding;  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 
China  Polyethylene 
terephthalate (PET)  
3907.6  
2311184  23/11/2018 
D: 01/07/2017-
30/06/2018 
I: 01/07/2015-
30/06/2018 02/08/2019 
22.90%  19/05/2020 
26.4% -28.89%  - - - 136,536,137kg  46.9% HM 
Saudi 
Arabia, 
Kingdom of  Clear float glass (*) 
7005.29.17, 7005.29.23, 
7005.29.25, 7005.29.35  
170818A  17/08/2018 
D: 01/03/2017-
28/02/2018 
I: 01/03/2015-
28/02/2018 22/03/2019 
23.9% 07/02/2020 
23.9%  - - - 916,983 sqm  21.58 % HM 
United 
Arab 
Emirates  Clear float glass  (*) 
7005.29.17, 7005.29.23, 
7005.29.25, 7005.29.35  
170818B  17/08/2018 
D: 01/03/2017-
28/02/2018 
I: 01/03/2015-
28/02/2018 22/03/2019 
38.1%  07/02/2020 
16.8%  - - - 2,936,1 13 sqm 69.09% HM 
 
  
 
1 Website where reports are available: http://www.itac.org.za/pages/services/trade -remedies/investigation -reports . 
2 All terms and column headings used in this format have the meanings assigned to them in the instructions.  
3 For reference purposes only.  
4 Please note that this ID Number was incorrec tly reported in previous semi -annual reports. Please consider this ID Number as the correct one.    
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Reviews/Other subsequent proceedings  
Country or 
customs 
territory  Product  Initiation  Preliminary 
results/  
determination  Final results  Revocation of 
Measures  Other (e.g., 
procedures 
not affecting 
the duty level)  Trade Data  
(if available from published 
report(s) on proceeding)  
 Basis for normal 
value 
determination  Definitive 
duty Price 
undertaking  
 Description ;  
HS 6-digit category 
covering investigated 
product ;  
ID number ;  
(*) if investigation of 
>1 country  Date,  
Type of Review or 
Procedure (code), 
Period Covered  Effective date ; 
range of 
individual 
dumping 
margins ; 
"other" rates ; 
[range of 
applied rates if 
different, 
reason]  Effective date, 
range of 
individual 
dumping 
margins ; 
"other" rates ; 
[range of 
applied rates 
if different, 
reason]  Effective date ; 
range of 
individual 
dumping 
margins or 
minimum 
prices;  
or other 
outcome (code) Date, 
reason  Date,  
explanation  Import volume or 
value (units / 
currency) ; 
product coverage, 
period, if different 
from cols. 2/3  Import 
volume as % 
of apparent 
domestic 
consumption 
or as % of 
total imports  Codes for all 
bases used in 
proceeding  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 
Belgium  Frozen potato chips  (*) 
2004.10.21 and 
2004.10.29  
210613/A  
SNR 26/07/2019 
D: 01/07/2017-
30/06/2018  
I: 01/07/2015-
30/06/2018 
Estimated Injury  
01/07/2018-
30/06/2019 - - - - - 9,067 tons  69% HM 
China  Garlic  
201000/SNR  
(SNR) * - - - - - - - - - 
 Wire ropes  (*) 
7312.10  
170807/A  
SNR 26/07/2019 
D: 01 /11/2017-
31/10/2018 
I: 01/04/2015-
31/10/2018 - - - - - 2,277,610 kg  43.99%  HM 
 Stainless steel sinks  (*) 
250708/A  
(SNR) * - - - - - - - - - 
 Wheelbarrows  
200614/A  
(SNR) * - - - - - - - - - 
 Flat and float glass  
7004.90.90  
7005.29.17, 
7005.29.23, 7005.29.25 
and 7005.29.35  
280599/A  
SNR 19/06/2020 
D: 01 /09/2018-
31/08/2019 
I: 01/09/2016-
31/08/2019 - - - - - 993 tons  1.39%  HM 
Egypt  Clear float glass 
7005.29.17, 
7005.29.23, 
7005.29.25 , 7005.29.35  
170818A C  
AC 23/09/2019 
D: 01 /04/2019-
30/06/2019 - - - - - 233,564m2 35.29%  TM (UAE)    
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 
Germany  Wire ropes (*)  
7312.10  
170807/B  
SNR 26/07/2019 
D: 01 /11/2017-
31/10/2018 
I: 01/04/2015-
31/10/2018 - - - - - 743,363 kg  5.89%  HM 
 Frozen bone -in chicken 
portions (*)  
0207.14.9  
251013A  
SNR 24/02/2020 
D: 01 /06/2018-
31/05/2019 
I: 01/06/2016-
31/05/2019 - - - - - 18,520 kg  0.007%  CV 
India Flat and float glass5 
7004.90.90  
7005.29.17, 
7005.29.23, 7005.29.25 
and 7005.29.35  
280599/B  
SNR 19/06/2020 
D: 01 /09/2018-
31/08/2019 
I: 01/09/2016-
31/08/2019 - - - - - 0 0% HM 
Indonesia  Gypsum plasterboard  
6809.11  
020704/A  
(AC.SNR) 26/07/2019 
D: 01 /01/2018-
31/12/2018 
I: 01/01/2016-
31/12/2018 - - - - - - - HM 
Malaysia  Stainless steel sinks (*)  
250708/B  
(SNR)*  - - - - - - - - - 
Netherlands  Frozen potato chips (*)  
2004.10.21 and 
2004.10.29  
210613/B  
SNR 26/07/2019 
D: 01/07/2017-
30/06/2018 
I: 01/07/2015- 
30/06/2018 
Estimated  
Injury  
01/07/2018-
30/06/2019 - - - - - 1,069 tons  8% HM 
 Frozen bone -in chicken 
portions (*)  
0207.14.9  
251013B  
SNR 24/02/2020 
D: 01 /06/2018-
31/05/2019 
I: 01/06/2016-
31/05/2019 - - - - - 24,310 kg  0.010%  CV 
Pakistan  Cement  
220814  
(SNR) * - - - - - - - - - 
Thailand  Gypsum plasterboard  
6809.11  
020704/B  
SNR 26/07/2019 
D: 01 /01/2018-
31/12/2018 
I: 01/01/2016-
31/12/2018 - - - - - - - - 
 
5 Please note that this proceeding was incorrectly not reported in the previous semi -annual report.    
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 
United 
Kingdom  Wire ropes (*)  
7312.10  
170807/D  
SNR 26/07/2019 
D: 01 /11/2017-
31/10/2018 
I: 01/04/2015-
31/10/2018 - - - - - 543,859 kg  4.30%  HM 
 Frozen bone in chicken 
portions (*)  
0207.14.9  
251013C  
SNR 24/02/2020 
D: 01 /06/2018-
31/05/2019 
I: 01/06/2016-
31/05/2019 - - - - - 105,570 kg  0.041%  CV 
United 
States  Soda Ash  
2836.206 
210613/C  
SNR 26/04/2019 
D: 01/09/2017-
31/08/2018  
I: 01/09/2015-
31/08/2018 - 30/03/2020 
40% - - - 82,300,000kg  49% O (Global 
publication)  
* The symbol (R) is used if an investigation is opened in the context of an existing anti -dumping measure, or after an allegation of a breach of an undertaking.  
** Trade volume based on statistical data for the latest available calendar year prior to initiation.  
The data on trade volume is provided for the total trade volume of the subject product from the country /customs territory under investigation.  
Percentage or amount per unit if appropriate.  
CF = Information not provided for reasons of confidentiality  
AC = Anti -circumvention  
R = Interim review  
SNR = Sunset review (Expiry review)  
(SNR)*= Notice given of Sunset review, but not yet initiated  
NSR = New shipper review  
EXP= measure expired without a review  
n/a = Not available  
Basis for determination codes:  
HM Home market price         OPT Prices charged by other producer in third country  
TM Third country market  price (specify country)     OCT Cost of other producer in third country  
CV Constructed value         O Other (specify)  
SP Prices charged by same producer       LDC Treatment having regard to Article 15 of the Agreement and the Decisions of the  
OP Prices cha rged by other producers        Committee  
 
 
6 Please note that this HS Code was incorrectly not reporte d in the previous semi -annual report.  G/ADP/N/342/ZAF  
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  ANNEXES  
DEFINITIVE ANTI -DUMPING MEASURES IN FORCE  
AS OF 3 0 JUNE 20201 
Country/  
Customs 
Territory  Product,  
investigation  
ID number  Measure(s)  Date of original 
imposition ; 
publication reference  Date(s) of extension ; 
publication 
reference(s)  
Belgium  Frozen potato chips 
210613/A  Duties  08/08/2014 (suspended 
until 21 /10/2016) 
GG37889, GG40363  - 
Brazil  Frit 
230911A  Duties  15/02/2013 
GG36147  15/06/2018 
GG41705  
China  Garlic  
201000/SNR  Duties  20/10/2000 
GG21650  10/03/2006 
GG28583  
 
26/03/2010 
GG33042  
 
30/10/2015 
GG39340  
 Unframed mirrors  
021112  Duties  26/07/2013 
GG36684  21/12/2018 
GG42127  
 Stainless steel sinks  
250708/A  Duties  06/11/2009 
GG32606  31/07/2015 
GG39035  
 PVC rigid 
250408/A  Duties  25/04/2008 
GG31012  10/05/2013 
GG36432  
 
14/12/2018 
GG42100  
 Wire ropes  
170807/A  Duties  28/08/2002 
GG23790  13/02/2009 
GG 31892  
 
08/08/2014 
GG37889  
 Polyethylene 
terephthalate (PET)  
2311182 Duties  19/05/2020 
GG43336  - 
 Garden  picks, spades, 
shovels, rakes, forks  
080302/SNR  Duties  03/12/1993 
GG15291  08/03/2002 
GG23180  
 
02/11/2007 
GG30413  
 
18/10/2013 
GG36924  
 
12/07/2019 
GG42577  
 Wheelbarrows  
200614/A  Duties  04/09/2015 
GG39173  - 
 Float and flat glass  
280599/A  Duties  28/05/1999 
GG20126  05/11/2004 
GG26937  
 
26/03/2010 
GG33042 & GG33102  
 
31/07/2015 
GG39045  
 
1 Please note that since South Africa is part of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), these duties 
are applied Customs Union wide.  
2 Please note that this ID Number was incorrectly reported in previous semi -annua l reports. Please 
consider this ID Number as the correct one.  G/ADP/N/342/ZAF  
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  Country/  
Customs 
Territory  Product,  
investigation  
ID number  Measure(s)  Date of original 
imposition ; 
publication reference  Date(s) of extension ; 
publication 
reference(s)  
Germany  Wire ropes  
170807/B  Duties  28/08/2002 
GG23790  13/02/2009 
GG31892  
 
08/08/2014 
GG37889  
 Frozen bone -in chicken 
portions  
251013A  Duties  27/02/2015 
GG38493  - 
India Polyethylene 
terephthalate (PET)  
300506/B  Duties  30/05/2006 
GG28887  04/03/2011 
GG 34051  
 
08/07/2016 
GG40125  
 Unframed glass mirrors  
251006/A  Duties  25/10/2006 
GG29329  04/03/2011 
GG 34051  
 
05/08/2016 
GG40188  
 Float and flat glass  
280599/B  Duties  28/05/1999 
GG20126  05/11/2004 
GG26937  
 
26/03/2010 
GG33042 & GG33102  
 
31/07/2015 
GG39045  
Indonesia  Drawn and float glass  
031006  Duties  03/10/2006 
GG29272  27/07/2012 
GG35536  
 
02/02/2018 
GG41419  
 Unframed glass mirrors  
251006/B  Duties  25/10/2006 
GG29329  20/04/2012 
GG35258  
 
06/10/2017 
GG41164  
Korea, Rep. of  Polyethylene 
terephthalate (PET)  
300506/C  Duties  30/05/2006 
GG28887  04/03/2011 
GG 34051  
 
08/07/2016 
GG40125  
Malaysia  Stainless steel sinks  
250708/B  Duties  06/11/2009 
GG32606  31/07/2015 
GG39035  
Netherlands  Frozen bone -in chicken 
portions  
251013B  Duties  27/02/2015 
GG38493  - 
 Frozen potato chips  
210613/B  Duties  08/08/2014 (suspended 
until 21 /10/2016) 
GG37889, GG40363  - 
Pakistan  Cement  
220814  Duties  18/12/2015 
GG39526  - 
Saudi Arabia, 
Kingdom of  Clear float glass  
170818A  Duties  07/02/2020 
GG43000  - 
Chinese Taipei  PVC rigid  
250408/B  Duties  25/04/2008 
GG31012  10/05/2013 
GG36432  
 
14/12/2018 
GG42100  
 Polyethylene 
terephthalate (PET)  
300506/A  Duties  30/05/2006 
GG28887  04/03/2011 
GG 34051  
 
08/07/2016 
GG40125  G/ADP/N/342/ZAF  
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  Country/  
Customs 
Territory  Product,  
investigation  
ID number  Measure(s)  Date of original 
imposition ; 
publication reference  Date(s) of extension ; 
publication 
reference(s)  
Thailand  Gypsum plasterboard  
020704/B  
 
AC extension – 
Indonesia  
020704/A  Duties  13/02/2004 
GG26022  02/07/2004 
GG26533  
[extension due to 
circumvention – measure 
extended to Gypsum 
Plasterboard from 
Indonesia]  
 
06/03/2009 
GG31958  
 
01/08/2014 
GG37872  
United Arab 
Emirates  Clear float glass  
170818B  Duties  07/02/2020 
GG43000  - 
United 
Kingdom  Wire ropes  
170807/D  Duties  28/08/2002 
GG23790  13/02/2009 
GG31892  
 
08/08/2014 
GG37889  
 Frozen bone -in chicken 
portions  
251013C  Duties  27/02/2015 
GG38493  - 
United States  Chicken meat portions  
271200/AD  Duties  27/12/2000 
GG21947  27/10/2006 
GG29319  
 
05/04/2012 
GG35238  
 
24/11/2017 
GG41270  
 Soda ash  
210613/C  Duties  19/06/2014 
GG37756  30/03/2020 
GG43179  
 
REFUND REQUESTS UNDER ARTICLE 9.3 DURING THE PERIOD  
1 JANUAR Y THROUGH 3 0 JUNE 2020 
Country/Customs 
Territory  Product, 
Investigation  
ID number  Original effective 
date; date of most 
recent extension  Number of refund 
requests received  Number of refund 
reviews 
commenced, 
completed  
NIL 
 
TERMINATION OF MEASURES DURING THE PERIOD  
1 JANUAR Y THROUGH 3 0 JUNE 2020 
Country/Customs 
Territory  Product,  
investigation ID number  Date of 
termination  Reason for termination  
NIL 
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