WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/ADP/N/223/AUS 
2 April 2012 
 (12-1712) 
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 2011 from 
Australia. 
 
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Page 2 Reporting Member:  AUSTRALIA1 
 
 
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF ANTI-DUMPING ACTIONS2 
 
For the period 1 July-31 December 2011 
 
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 
Austria Structural timber 
4407.10 
TM 176  AD 1 09.09.2011 
D:01.07.2010 – 
30.06.2011 
I:01.07.2007 –  
30.06.2011 
         
Canada Structural timber 
4407.10 
TM 176  AD 2 09.09.2011 
D:01.07.2010 – 
30.06.2011 
I:01.07.2007 –  
30.06.2011 
         
Czech 
Republic Structural timber 
4407.10 TM 176  AD 3 09.09.2011 
D:01.07.2010 – 
30.06.2011 
I:01.07.2007 –  
30.06.2011         
China Aluminium road 
wheels 8708.70 
TM 181 AD 1 07.11.2011 
D:01.07.2010 – 
30.6.2011 
I:01.07.2016 -  
30.06.2011         
                                                      
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.  
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China 
(Cont'd) Clear float glass* 
7005.29 
TM 159 AD1 Resumed
4 19.04.2010 
D:01/04/2009 - 
31/03/2010 
I:01/04/2006 - 
31/03/2010 Nil 17.10.2011 
11.4% to 26.4% nil   CF CF HMP, BIA 
Electric cables 
8544.49 
TM 178 AD 1  09.09.2011 
D:01.07.2010 – 
30.06.2011 
I: 01.07.2007 – 
30.06.2011         
Hollow structural 
sections 
7306.30 TM  177 AD 1 19.09.2011 
D: 01.07.2010 –  
30.06.2011 
I: 01.07.2007 –  
30.06.2011         
Estonia Structural timber 
4407.10 
TM 176  AD 4 09.09.2011 
D:01.07.2010 – 
30.06.2011 
I:01.07.2007 –  
30.06.2011         
Germany Structural timber 
4407.10 
TM 176  AD 5 09.09.2011 
D:01.07.2010 – 
30.06.2011 
I:01.07.2007 –  
30.06.2011         
Indonesia Pineapple fruit 
consumer* and food 
service industry (FSI) 
2008.20 TM 173 AD1 15.04.2011 
D:01/01/2010- 
31/12/2010 
I:01/01/2008 – 
31/12/2010 
     
07.09.2011 
Terminated     
Clear float glass* 
7005.29 
TM 159 AD2 Resumed 19.04.2010 
D:01/04/2009 - 
31/03/2010 
I:01/04/2006 - nil 17.10.2011 
3.3% to 22.4% nil   CF CF HMP, BIA 
Korea, Rep. 
of Hollow structural 
sections 
7306.30 
TM  177 AD2  19.09.2011 
D: 01.07.2010 –  
30.06.2011 
I: 01.07.2007 –  
01.07.2011         
Lithuania Structural timber 
4407.10 
TM 176  AD 6 09.09.2011 
D:01.07.2010– 
30.06.2011 
I:01.07.2007 –  
01.07.2011 
 
         
                                                      
 4 Investigation was terminated on 22 December  2010. On appeal the TMRO revoked the term ination and the investigation was resumed on 21 March 2011.  
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Malaysia Hollow structural 
sections 7306.30 
TM  177 AD3 
 19.09.2011 
D: 01.07.2010 –  
30.06.2011 
I: 01.07.2007 –  
01.07.2011         
Sweden Structural timber 
4407.10 TM 176  AD 7 09.09.2011 
D:01.07.2010– 
30.06.2011 
I:01.07.2007 –  
01.07.2011         
Chinese 
Taipei Hollow structural 
sections 7306.30 
TM  177 AD4 
 19.09.2011 
D: 01.07.2010 –  
30.06.2011 
I: 01.07.2007 –  
01.07.2011         
Thailand Clear float glass* 
7005.29 TM 159 AD3 
 
Resumed 19.04.2010 
D:01/04/2009 - 
31/03/2010 
I:01/04/2006 -
31/03/2010 nil 17.10.2011 
3.5% to 11.8% nil   CF CF HMP, BIA 
Hollow structural 
sections 7306.30 
TM  177 AD5 
 19.09.2011 
D: 01.07.2010 –  
30.06.2011 
I: 01.07.2007 –  
30.06.2011 
         
Pineapple fruit 
consumer*  2008.20 
TM 173 AD2 15.04.2011 
D:01/01/2010 - 
31/12/2010 
I:01/01/2008 - 
31/12/2010  
Nil  
14.10.2011 
29% Nil   CF CF CV 
Quicklime  
2522.10 TM 179 AD1 
 31.10.2011 
D:01.07.2010 –  
30.06.2011 
I:.01.01.2008 – 
30.06.2011         
United States Structural timber 
4407.10 TM 176  AD 8 09.09.2011 
D:01.07.2010– 
30.06.2011 
I:01.07.2007 –  
01.07.2011  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
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 Page 5Reviews / 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 dutyPrice 
undertaking 
Description; 
HS 6-digit category 
covering investigated 
product3;  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 
China Aluminium extrusions  
7604.10; 7604.21; 7604.29; 
7608.10; 7608.20; 7610.10; 7610.90 
TM 148 AD1 
 21/04/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
28/04/2010 – 
27/10/2010     23.08.2011 
Finalised CF CF NA 
Aluminium extrusions  
7604.10; 7604.21; 7604.29; 7608.10; 7608.20; 7610.10; 
7610.90 
TM 148 AD1  22/04/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
28/04/2010 –  
27/10/2010     23.08.2011 
Finalised CF CF HMP, BIA 
Aluminium extrusions 
7604.10; 7604.21; 7604.29; 
7608.10; 7608.20; 7610.10; 
7610.90 TM 148 AD1 
 27/04/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
28/04/2010 –  
27/10/2010     23.08.2011 
Finalised CF CF NA 
Aluminium extrusions 
7604.10; 7604.21; 7604.29; 7608.10; 7608.20; 7610.10; 7610.90 
TM 148 AD1 
 27/04/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
28/04/2010 –  
27/10/2010     23.08.2011 
Finalised CF CF NA 
Hollow structural sections  
7306.30; 7306.61; 7306.69 
TM 116 AD1 09/05/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/05/2010 – 
23/11/2010     20.10.2011 
Finalised CF CF HMP, BIA 
 
 
 
   
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China (Cont'd) Aluminium extrusions  
7604.10; 7604.21; 7604.29; 
7608.10; 7608.20; 7610.10; 
7610.90 TM 148 AD1 
 17/05/2011 
(RVN)
6 
D:01/07/2008 – 
30/06/2009 
I: 01/01/2006 – 
30/6/2009     22.08.2011 
Decision to 
Impose 
Measures 
Affirmed CF CF NA 
Hollow structural sections 
7306.30; 7306.61; 7306.69 TM 116 AD1 19/05/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/05/2010 – 
23/11/2010 
     20.10.2011 
Finalised CF CF HMP, BIA 
Hollow structural sections  
7306.30; 7306.61; 7306.69 TM 116 AD1 23/08/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/11/2010- 
02/04/2011     22.12.2011 
Finalised CF CF HMP, BIA 
Aluminium extrusions 
7604.10; 7604.21; 7604.29; 
7608.10; 7608.20; 7610.10; 7610.90 
TM 148 AD1 27/10/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
28/10/2010 –  
27/04/2011     ongoing    
Aluminium extrusions  
7604.10; 7604.21; 7604.29; 7608.10; 7608.20; 7610.10; 
7610.90 
TM 148 AD1  27/10/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
28/10/2010 –  
27/04/2011     ongoing    
Aluminium extrusions  
7604.10; 7604.21; 7604.29; 
7608.10; 7608.20; 7610.10; 
7610.90 TM 148 AD1 
 27/10/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
28/10/2010 – 
27/04/2010     ongoing    
Aluminium extrusions 
7604.10; 7604.21; 7604.29; 
7608.10; 7608.20; 7610.10; 7610.90 
TM 148 AD1 27/10/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
28/10/2010 – 
27/04/2010     ongoing    
Aluminium extrusions 
7604.10; 7604.21; 7604.29; 
7608.10; 7608.20; 7610.10; 7610.90 
TM 148 AD1 27/10/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
28/10/2010 – 
27/04/2010     9.11.2011 
Finalised CF CF NA 
Greece Processed dried currants 
0806.20 TM 140 AD1 28.04.2008 
(DAR) IMP: 
04.07.2010 –  
01.07.2011 
     12.12.2011 
Finalised CF CF HMP, BIA 
                                                      
6 Following a successful appeal by numerous applicants to  the TMRO a reinvestigation was commenced on 17 May 2011  
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Philippines  Pineapple fruit 
consumer and FSI 
2008.20 
TM 112 AD2 04/02/2011 
(R) 
01/01/2010 – 
31/12/2010     14.10.2011 
Revised 
Measures CF CF HMP,BIA 
Pineapple fruit 
consumer and FSI 
2008.20 
TM 112 AD2 04/02/2011 
(SNR) 
01/01/2010 – 
31/12/2010     14.10.2011 
Continued 
Measures CF CF HMP, BIA 
Pineapple fruit 
consumer  2008.20 
TM 112 AD2A 11/04/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
11/04/2010 – 
10/10/2010     11.10.2011 
Finalised CF CF HMP, BIA 
Thailand Pineapple fruit 
consumer and FSI 
2008.20 TM 41 AD1A 04/02/2011 
(R) 
01/01/2010 – 
31/12/2010     17.09.2011 
Revised 
Measures CF CF HMP, BIA 
Pineapple fruit 
consumer and FSI 
2008.20 TM 41 AD1A 04/02/2011 
(SNR) 
01/01/2010 – 
31/12/2010     17.09.2011 
Continued 
Measures CF CF HMP, BIA 
United States  Polyvinyl chloride 
homopolymer resin 
39.04 
ADA 52 AD1 23/05/2011 
(SNR) 
01/04/2010 - 
31/03/2011     11.11.2011 
Continued 
Measures CF CF HMP, BIA 
 
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 
BIA – Best available 
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  
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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 2011 
 
 
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  
China 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  
Tubeless steel 
demountable rims 
TM 142 AD1 Duties 
 
Undertaking 31.12.2008 
Gazette 
31.12.2008 
ACDN 2008/50  
Aluminium 
extrusions TM 148 
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 
Undertaking 28.07.2005 
Gazette  
ACDN 2005/39 23.06.2010 
Gazette 
ACDN 2010/22 
                                                      
1 The Gazette is a Commonwealth publication th at is published in all Australian states.  
2 Australian Customs Dumping Notice.  
3 ADA –Anti-Dumping Authority Report re ferred to is the original report.  
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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) 
Philippines Pineapple fruit 
(Consumer) 
TM 112 AD2A Duties 11.10.2006 
Gazette 
ACDN 2006/44  
Pineapple fruit (FSI)
TM 112 AD2 Duties 14.11.2006 
Gazette  
ACDN 2006/51  
Russian Federation Ammonium nitrate 
TM 28 AD1 Duties 25.05.2001 
Gazette 
ACDN 2001/61 17.05.2006 
Gazette  
ACDN 2006/19 
Thailand 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 
Polyethylene, linear 
low density 
TM 67 AD1 Duties 04.12.2003 
Gazette 
ACDN 2003/49 03.07.2008 
Gazette  
ACDN  2008/26 
United States  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 
Silicone emulsion 
concrete admixtures
TM 150 AD1 Duties 14.04.2010 
Gazette 
ACDN 2010/12  
Biodiesel 
TM 163 AD1 Duties 19.04.2011 
Gazette 
ACDN 2011/18  
 
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  REFUND1 REQUESTS UNDER ARTICLE 9.3 DURING THE PERIOD 
1 JULY THROUGH 31 DECEMBER 2011 
 
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, 
completed2 
China Hollow structural 
sections 
TM 177 AD1 25.05.2007 1 1 Commenced 
3 Completed 
 
Aluminium extrusions 
TM 148 AD1 29.10.2010 5 5 Commenced 
5 Completed 
Greece Dried currants 
TM 140 AD1 15.01.2009 0 0 Commenced 
1 Completed  
Philippines Pineapple fruit consumer 
TM 171 & 172 AD2 10.10.2006 0 0 Commenced 
1 Completed 
 
  
TERMINATION3 OF MEASURES DURING THE PERIOD 
1 JULY THROUGH 31 DECEMBER 2011 
 
Country/Customs 
Territory Product, 
investigation ID number Date of terminati on Reason for 
termination 
 
NIL 
 
 
 
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1 There is no public file record or published reports on refund requests. 
2 Includes terminated and rejected requests. 
3 Termination includes expiry and revocation.