WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/ADP/N/209/AUS 
15 March 2011 
 (11-1288) 
Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices Original:   English 
  
 
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT UNDER ARTICLE 16.4 
OF THE AGREEMENT  
 
AUSTRALIA 
 
 
 Reproduced herewith is the semi-annual repor t for the period 1 July-31 December 2010 from 
Australia
. 
  G/ADP/N/209/AUS 
Page 2 Reporting Member:  AUSTRALIA1 
 
 
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF ANTI-DUMPING ACTIONS2 
For the period 1 July-31 December 2010 
   
Final measures No final 
measures / 
termination Product Initiation Provisional 
measures and 
preliminary 
determinations Definitive duty Price 
undertaking  Other Trade data 
(from published report(s) Basis for 
normal value 
determination Country or 
customs territory 
Description;  HS 6-digit 
category covering 
investigated product3;  ID 
number; 
(*) if investig ation 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 pricesDate, 
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 importsCodes for all 
bases used in 
proceeding; 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 
Brazil Plywood* 
4412.31;  4412.32;  
4412.39 TM
4 156 AD1 
 03.12.2009 
D:01/10/2008 - 
30/09/2009 
I:01/01/2006 - 
30/09/2009    6.08.10 
Termination 
NI     
Canada Linear low density 
polyethylene* 
3901.90 TM 165 AD1 30.07.10 
D:01/07/2009 - 
30/06/2010 
I:01/07/2006 - 
30/6/2010         
Chile Plywood* 
4412.31;  4412.32;  4412.39 
TM 156 AD2 
 03.12.2009 
D:01/10/2008 - 
30/09/2009 
I:01/01/2006 - 
30/09/2009    6.08.10 
Termination 
NDM     
 
                                                      
1 Website address where published reports on investigations are available:  www.customs.gov.au/anti-dumping/referencematerials/r eports  
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 TM – Trade Measures Report referred to is the original investigation report.  
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Hollow structural 
sections* 7306.30;  7306.61;  
7306.69 
TM 144 AD1 Resumed
5 18.12.2008 
D:01/01/2008 - 
31/12/2008 
I:  01/07/2004 - 
31/12/2008  
  
  23.08.10 
Termination 
NI     
Aluminium extrusions 
7604.10;  7604.21;  
7604.29;  7608.10;  
7608.20;  7610.10; 7610.90 
TM 148 AD1 24.06.2009 
D:01/07/2008 - 
30/06/2009 
I:  01/01/2006 - 
30/6/2009 06.11.2009
6 
[16% LDR] 29.10.10 
2 - 26%;    100,000 – 
110,0007 50%8 HMP 
CV 
Plywood* 
4412.31;  4412.32;  
4412.39 TM 156 AD3 
 03.12.2009 
D:01/10/2008 - 
30/09/2009 
I:01/01/2006 - 
30/09/2009    6.08.10 
Termination 
NI     China, P.R 
Clear float glass* 
7005.29 TM 159 AD1 19.04.2010 
D:01/04/2009 - 
31/03/2010 
I:01/04/2006 - 
31/03/2010    22.12.10 
Termination 
NI     
Indonesia Clear float glass* 
7005.29 TM 159 AD2 19.04.2010 
D:01/04/2009 - 
31/03/2010 
I:01/04/2006 - 
31/03/2010    22.12.10 
Termination 
NI     
Korea, Rep. of Linear low density 
polyethylene* 3901.90 
TM 165 AD2 30.07.10 
D:01/07/2009 - 
30/06/2010 
I:01/07/2006 - 
30/6/2010         
Hollow structural 
sections* 7306.30;  7306.61;  
7306.69; 
TM 144 AD2 Resumed
9 18.12.2008 
D:01/01/2008 - 
31/12/2008 
I:01/07/2004 - 
31/12/2008   
  23.08.10 
Termination 
NI     
Malaysia 
Plywood* 
4412.31;  4412.32;  
4412.39 
TM 156 AD4  03.12.2009 
D:01/10/2008 - 
30/09/2009 
I:01/01/2006 
-30/09/2009    6.08.10 
Termination 
NV     
                                                      
5 Investigation was terminated on 6 June 2009 and then resumed on 31 August 2009 following an appeal to the Trade Measures Revie w Officer (TMRO). 
6 Provisional measures were initially imposed on 6 November 2009 but were revised on 15 April 2010. 
7 Import volume (tonnes) 
8 As per cent of total Australian imports 
9 Investigation was terminated on 20 May 2009 and then resumed on 31 August 2009 following an appe al to the Trade Measures Revie w Officer (TMRO)  
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 
Thailand Clear float glass* 
7005.29 
TM 159 AD3 19.04.2010 
D:01/04/2009 - 
31/03/2010 
I:01/04/2006 
-31/03/2010    22.12.10 
Termination 
NI     
Biodiesel 
2710.11;  2710.19; 3824.90;  3824.90 TM 163 AD1 22.06.2010 
D:01/04/2009 - 
31/03/2010 
I:01/07/2007 - 
31/03/2010 18.10.10 
20 - 45%        
United States 
Linear low density 
polyethylene* 3901.90 
TM 165 AD3 30.07.10 
D:01/07/2009 - 
30/06/2010 
I:01/07/2006 - 
30/6/2010         
 
  
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Reviews / Other subsequent proceedings  
 
Final results 
Product Initiation Preliminary 
results / 
determination Definitive dutyPrice 
undertaking 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 
Country or 
customs territory Description; 
HS 6-digit category 
covering investigated 
product10;  ID number; 
(*) if investig ation 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 
Hollow structural sections 
7306.30;  7306.61;  7306.69 TM 116 AD1 08.10.2009 
(MIR) 
D:  01/01/2008 
-31.12.2008; 
I:  01/07/2004 
-31/12/2008         
Sodium hydrogen carbonate 
(sodium bicarbonate) 
2836.30 
TM 98 AD1 30.04.10 
(SNR) 
01.04.2009 - 
31.03.2010     26.10.10 
Finalised CF CF CV 
Sodium hydrogen carbonate 
(sodium bicarbonate) 2836.30 
TM 98 AD1 13.05.10 
(R) 
01.04.2009 - 
31.03.2010     12.11.10 
Finalised CF CF CV 
Preserved mushrooms 
2003.10 
TM 99 AD1 28.06.10 
(SNR) 
01/07/2009 - 
30/06/2010         
Hollow structural sections 
7306.30;  7306.61;  7306.69 
TM 116 AD1 02.06.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/05/2009 - 
14/11/2009     15.09.10 
Finalised    China, P.R 
Hollow structural sections 
7306.30;  7306.61;  7306.69 
TM 116 AD1 13.06.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/05/2009 - 
14/11/2009     22.10.10 
Finalised    
                                                      
10 For reference purposes only.  
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 
Preserved mushrooms 
2003.10 
TM 99 AD1 13.09.10 
(R) 
01/07/09 - 
30/06/10         
Preserved mushrooms 
2003.10 
TM 99 AD1 13.09.10 
(AR)     01.12.10 
Terminated    
Hollow structural sections 
7306.30;  7306.61;  7306.69 TM 116 AD1 27.10.10 
(AR) 
01/10/2009 - 
31/09/2010         
Aluminium extrusions 
7604.10;  7604.21;  
7604.29;  7608.10;  7608.20;  7610.10; 
7610.90 
TM 148 AD1 09.11.10 
(AR) 
1/10/2009 - 
30/09/2010         
Hollow structural sections 
7306.30;  7306.61;  7306.69 TM 116 AD1 21.11.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/11/2009 - 
23/05/2010         
Hollow structural sections 
7306.30;  7306.61;  7306.69 TM 116 AD1 07.12.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/11/2009 - 
23/05/2010         
Hollow structural sections 
7306.30;  7306.61;  7306.69 
TM 116 AD1 12.12.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/11/09 - 
23/05/10         China, P.R 
(cont'd) 
Hollow structural sections 
7306.30;  7306.61;  7306.69 
TM 116 AD1 15.12.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/05/10 - 
23/11/10         
Geosynthetic clay liners 
(GCLs) 
6815.99 
TM 145 AD1 03.05.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
08/05/2009 - 
14/10/2009     15.09.10 
Finalised    
Geosynthetic clay liners 
(GCLs) 6815.99 
TM 145 AD1 18.05.10 
(RVN) 
D:01/01/2008 - 
31/12/2008     08.10.10 
Finalised - 
measures 
remain 
unaltered    
Germany 
Geosynthetic clay liners 
(GCLs) 6815.99 
TM 145 AD1 28.10.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
15/10/2009 - 
14/04/2010          
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 
Processed dried currants 
0806.20 
TM 140 AD1 08.07.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
14/07/2009 - 
13/01/2010     10.12.10 
Finalised    
Greece 
 Processed dried currants 
0806.20 
TM 140 AD1 21.07.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
14/01/2010 - 
13/07/ 2010     23.12.10 
Finalised    
Ammonium nitrate 
3102.30 
TM 28 AD1 07.10.10 
(R) 
1/7/2009 - 
30/6/2010         
Russia 
Ammonium nitrate 
3102.30 TM 28 AD1 07.10.10 
(SNR) 
1/7/2009 - 
30/6/2010         
United States Silicone emulsion concrete 
admixtures 3824.40 TM 150 AD1 06.12.10 
(RVN) 
D:01/07/2008 - 
30/06/2009         
  
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Table key 
 
CF – Information not provided for reasons of confidentiality 
n/a – not available 
LDR – Lesser duty 
SNR – Sunset review 
EXP – Measure expired without review 
HMP – Home market price 
TMP – Third country price 
CV – Constructed value 
P – Publication date 
C – Date of commencement of duty collection 
Other abbreviations 
(R) – A review of the level of the existing measures 
(AR) - Accelerated review requested by new exporter 
(DAR) – Duty Assessment Review 
(RVN) - Reinvestigation 
IMP – Importation period 
ND - No dumping 
AMD – Awaiting Ministerial Direction 
NI – Negligible injury 
NV – Negligible volumes 
NDM – Negligible dumping margin 
TM – Trade Measures Report referred to is the original investigation report 
(MIR) – Minister Initiated Review 
IC – Investigation ceased du e to revocation of measures  following reinvestigation 
 
 
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  ANNEXES 
 
 
DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING  MEASURES IN FORCE 
AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2010 
 
Country/Customs 
Territory Product, 
investigation ID number Measure(s) Date of original 
imposition;  
publication 
reference Date(s) of extension;  
publication 
reference(s) 
Canada Iron and steel grinding mill 
liners, 
TM 70 AD1 Duties 18.09.2003  Gazette1 
ACDN2 2003/42 13.08.2008 
Gazette 
ACDN 2008/32 
Dichlorophenoxy-acetic 
acid (2,4D) TM 58 AD1 Duties 25.03.2003  Gazette 
ACDN 2003/11 17.01.2008 
Gazette 
ACDN 2008/04 
Sodium hydrogen carbonate 
(sodium bicarbonate) 
TM 98 AD1 Duties 03.11.2005  Gazette 
ACDN 2005/60 26.10.2010 
Gazette 
ACDN 2010/39 
Preserved mushrooms TM 99 AD1 Duties 13.01.2006  Gazette 
ACDN 2006/52  
Pineapple fruit (FSI) 
TM 112 AD1 Duties 11.10.2006  Gazette 
ACDN 2006/51  
Hollow structural sections 
TM 116 AD1 Duties 
 
Undertaking25.05.2007  Gazette 
14.05.2007 
ACDN 2007/22  
Tubeless steel demountable 
rims  TM 142 AD1 Duties 
 
Undertaking31.12.2008  Gazette 
31.12.2008 
ACDN 2008/50  China, P.R 
Aluminium extrusions 
TM 145 AD1 Duties 29.10.10  Gazette 
ACDN 2010/40  
Germany Geosynthetic clay liners 
TM 145 AD1 Duties 15.10.2009  Gazette 
ACDN 2009/35  
Greece Dried currants 
TM 140 AD1 Duties 14.01.2009  Gazette 
ACDN 2009/03  
Japan Polyvinyl chloride 
homopolymer resin 
ADA3 82 AD1 Duties 22.10.1992  Gazette 15.10.1997  Gazette 
ACDN 97/076 
29.08.2002  Gazette 
ACDN 2002/37 
04.10.2007  Gazette 
ACDN 2007/38 
Korea, Rep. of Greyback cartonboard 
TM 92 AD1 Duties 
Undertaking28.07.2005  Gazette 
ACDN 2005/39 23.06.2010  Gazette 
ACDN 2010/22 
Malaysia Mobile garbage bins, 
certain TM 108 AD1 Duties 06.06.2006  Gazette 
ACDN 2006/24  
Pineapple fruit (Consumer) 
TM 112 AD2A Duties 11.10.2006  Gazette 
ACDN 2006/44  
Philippines Pineapple fruit (FSI) 
TM 112 AD2 Duties 14.11.2006  Gazette 
ACDN 2006/51  
Russia Ammonium nitrate 
TM 28 AD1 Duties 25.05.2001  Gazette 
ACDN 2001/61 17.05.2006  Gazette 
ACDN 2006/19 
                                                      
1 The Gazette is a Commonwealth publication that is published in all Australian states. 
2 Australian Customs Dumping Notice. 
3 ADA –Anti-Dumping Authority Report re ferred to is the original report. G/ADP/N/209/AUS 
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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) 
Pineapple fruit (Consumer) TM 41 AD1 Duties 18.10.2001  Gazette 
ACDN 2001/61 10.10.2006  Gazette
ACDN 2006/43 
Pineapple fruit (FSI) TM 41 AD1A Duties 18.10.2001  Gazette 
ACDN 2001/61 10.10.2006  Gazette
ACDN 2006/43 
Thailand 
Polyethylene, linear low 
density 
TM 67 AD1 Duties 04.12.2003  Gazette 
ACDN 2003/49 03.07.2008  Gazette
ACDN 2008/26 
Polyvinyl chloride homopolymer resin ADA 52 AD1 Duties 23.01.1992 
 15.01.1997 
ACDN 1997/09 
05.12.2001 
ACDN 2001/68 
30.11.2006  Gazette
ACDN 2006/58 
United States 
Silicone emulsion concrete 
admixtures 
TM 150 AD1 Duties 14.04.2010  Gazette 
ACDN 2010/12  
 
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  REFUND4 REQUESTS UNDER ARTICLE 9.3 DURING THE PERIOD 
1 JULY THROUGH 31 DECEMBER 2010 
 
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,
completed5 
China, P.R. Hollow structural 
sections 
TM 116 AD1 25.05.2007 4 4 Commenced 
2 Completed 
Germany Geosynthetic clay liners 
(GCLs) TM 145 AD1 16.10.2009 1 1 Commenced 
1 Completed 
Greece Processed dried currants 
TM 140 AD1 15.01.2009 2 2 Commenced 
2 Completed 
 
  
TERMINATION6 OF MEASURES DURING THE PERIOD 
1 JULY THROUGH 31 DECEMBER 2010 
 
Country/Customs 
Territory Product, 
investigation ID number Date of termination Reason for 
termination 
Indonesia Polyethylene, linear low 
density TM 08 AD1 27.07.10 
19.07.10 Following a sunset 
review - Rep 152 
 
 
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4 There is no public file record or published reports on refund requests. 
5 Includes terminated and rejected requests. 
6 Termination includes expiry and revocation.