WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/ADP/N/202/AUS 
7 September 2010 
 (10-4599) 
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 January-30 June 2010 from 
Australia
. 
  G/ADP/N/202/AUS 
Page 2 Reporting Member:  AUSTRALIA1 
 
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF ANTI-DUMPING ACTIONS2 
For the period 1 January-30 June 2010 
  
Final measures 
Product Initiation Provisional 
measures and 
preliminary 
determinations Definitive duty Price 
undertaking No final 
measures / 
termination 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 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 
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         
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         
China P.R 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  
  
       
 
  
 
                                                     
 
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. 
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).  
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 
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 15.04.2010
6 
3-26% 
  
       
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         
China P.R 
(Cont'd) 
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         
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         
Hollow structural sections* 
7306.30; 7306.61; 7306.69;  
TM 144 AD2 Resumed
7 18.12.2008 
D:01/01/2008- 
31/12/2008; 
I:01/07/2004 - 
31/12/2008   
       
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         
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         
                                                      
6 Provisional measures were initially imposed on 6 November 2009 bu t have since been revised and new provisional measures were p ut in place on 15 April 2010. 
7 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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Silicone emulsion concrete 
admixtures 
3824.40 TM 150 AD1 14.08.2009 
D:01/07/2008- 
30/06/2009 
I:01/07/2005 - 
30/06/2009 26.11.2009 
D: 80-90% 
 14.04.2010 
110% Nil   CF CF HMP 
United States  
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         
 
  
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Final results 
Product Initiation Preliminary results/ 
determination Definitive duty Price 
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 
product3; 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 
Toilet paper* 
4818.10 TM 138 AD1 30.06.2009 
(RVN) 
D: 01/01/2007 -
31/12/2007    12.01.10 
NI     
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         
 
Toilet paper 
4818.10 
TM 138 AD1 20.10.2009 
(AR)     12.01.10 
IC    
Hollow structural 
sections 7306.30; 7306.61; 
7306.69 
TM 116 AD1 04.11.2009 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/11/2008 -
23/05/2009     09.04.10 
Finalised    
Toilet paper 
4818.10 TM 138 AD1 06.11.2009 
(DAR) IMP: 
31/12/2008 -
29/06/2009     12.01.10 
IC    
Hollow structural 
sections 
7306.30; 7306.61; 7306.69 TM 116 AD1 24.11.2009 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/11/2008 - 
23/05/2009     28.04.10 
Finalised    China P.R 
Toilet paper 
4818.10 
TM 138 AD1 08.12.2009 
(DAR) IMP: 
31/12/2008 -
29/06/2009     12.01.10 
IC     
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 
Toilet paper 
4818.10 
TM 138 AD1 22.12.2009 
(DAR) IMP: 
31/12/2008 -
29/06/2009     12.01.10 
IC    
Sodium hydrogen 
carbonate (sodium 
bicarbonate) 
2836.30 TM 98 AD1 30.04.10 
(SNR) 
01.04.2009 - 
31.03.2010         
Sodium hydrogen 
carbonate (sodium bicarbonate) 
2836.30 
TM 98 AD1  13.05.10 
(R)  
01.04.2009 - 
31.03.2010         
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         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         
Geosynthetic clay 
liners (GCLs) 
6815.99 
TM 145 AD1 03.05.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
08/05/2009 - 
14/10/2009         
Germany Geosynthetic clay 
liners (GCLs) 6815.99 
TM 145 AD1 18.05.10 
(RVN) 
D:01/01/2008 - 
31/12/2008         
Processed dried 
currants 
0806.20 TM 140 AD1 30.10.2009 
(DAR) IMP: 
14/01/2009 -
13/07/2009     13.04.10 
Finalised    
Greece Processed dried 
currants 
0806.20 
TM 140 AD1 11.12.2009 
(DAR) IMP: 
14/01/2009-
13/07/2009     15.05.10 
Finalised     
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Linear low density 
polyethylene 
3901.10; 3901.90 TM 08 AD1 12.10.2009 
(SNR) 
07/2005 – 
09/2009    01.04.10 
Decision 
for 
measures to 
expire     
Indonesia 
Toilet paper* 
4818.10 
TM 138 AD2 30.06.2009 
(RVN) 
01/01/2007 – 
31/12/2007    12.01.10 
NI     
Polyvinyl chloride 
homopolymer resin 
3904.10 
TM 10 AD2 24.08.2009 
(SNR) 
1/01/2006 – 
30/06/2009    23.03.10 
Decision 
for 
measures to 
expire     
Greyback 
cartonboard 
4810.13; 4810.19; 
4810.29; 4810.99 TM 92 AD1 04.11.2009 
(SNR) 
27/07/2005 – 
30/09/2009     23.06.10 
Finalised CF CF  
Korea, Rep. of 
Greyback 
cartonboard 4810.13; 4810.19; 
4810.29; 4810.99 
TM 92 AD1 03.12.2009 
(MIR) 
1/10/2008 – 
30/09/2009  23.06.10 
CF    CF CF TMP 
Thailand Hot dipped 
galvanised pipe 7306.30; 7306.31; 
7306.32; 7306.33; 
7306.34; 7306.35; 7306.36; 7306.37 
TM 11 AD1 09.06.2009 
(SNR) 
01/07/2005 –
31/03/2009    27.01.10 
Decision 
for 
measures to 
expire     
 
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  
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(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 30 JUNE 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  
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 
 
Undertaking 25.05.2007 
Gazette 
14.05.2007 
ACDN 2007/22  China P.R 
Tubeless steel 
demountable rims 
TM 142 AD1 Duties 
 
Undertaking 31.12.2008 
Gazette 
31.12.2008 
ACDN 2008/50  
Germany Geosynthetic clay 
liners 
TM 145 AD1 Duties 16.10.2009 
Gazette 
ACDN 2009/35  
Greece Dried currants 
TM 140 AD1 Duties 14.01.2009 
Gazette  
ACDN 2009/03  
Indonesia Polyethylene, linear 
low density 
TM 08 AD1 Duties 27.07.2000 
Gazette  
ACDN 2000/58 13.07.2005 
Gazette  
ACDN  2005/38 
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 
                                                      
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/202/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) 
Korea, Rep. of Greyback 
cartonboard 
TM 92 AD1 Duties 
Undertaking 28.07.2005 
Gazette  
ACDN 2005/39  
Malaysia Mobile gar bage 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 
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 
 30.11.2006 
Gazette  
ACDN  2006/58 United States Silicone emulsion 
concrete admixtures
TM 150 AD1 Duties 14.04.2010 
Gazette 
ACDN 2010/12   G/ADP/N/202/AUS 
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  REFUND4 REQUESTS UNDER ARTICLE 9.3 DURING THE PERIOD  
1 JANUARY THROUGH 30 JUNE 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 
Hollow structural 
sections 
TM 116 AD1 25.05.2007 2 2 Commenced 
2 Completed 
 China, P.R. 
Toilet paper 
TM 138 AD1 01.01.2009 0 3 Completed 
Germany Geosynthetic Clay 
Liners (GCLs) 
TM 145 AD1 16.10.2009 1 1 Commenced 
Greece Processed dried 
currants 
TM 140 AD1 15.01.2009 0 2 Completed 
 
 
 
TERMINATION6 OF MEASURES DURING THE PERIOD 
1 JANUARY THROUGH 30 JUNE 2010 
 
Country/Customs 
Territory Product, 
investigation ID number Date of termination Reason for termination
Certain toilet paper 
TM138 AD1 12.01.2010 Following 
reinvestigation - 
Rep 158 China, P.R. 
Certain silicon 
TM81 AD1 17.02.2010 No application for 
continuation received 
Hungary Polyvinyl chloride 
homopolymer resin 
TM10 AD1 24.03.2010 No application for 
continuation received 
Indonesia  Certain toilet paper 
TM138 AD2 12.01.2010 Following 
reinvestigation - 
Rep 158 
Korea, Rep. of  Polyvinyl chloride 
homopolymer resin 
TM10 AD2 24.03.2010 Following continuation 
inquiry -  
Rep 151 
Thailand Galvanised steel pipe 
TM11 AD1 18.02.2010 Following continuation 
inquiry -  
Rep 147 
 
 
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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.