WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/ADP/N/216/AUS 
7 October 2011 
 (11-4887) 
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 2011 from 
Australia. 
 
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  G/ADP/N/216/AUS 
Page 2 Reporting Member:  AUSTRALIA1 
 
 
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF ANTI-DUMPING ACTIONS2 
 
For the period 1 January-30 June 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 
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    20.01.11 
Termination 
NI     
China P. R. Aluminium 
extrusions  
7604.10; 7604.21; 
7604.29; 7608.10; 7608.20; 7610.10; 
7610.90 
TM 148 AD1 Resumed
4 24.06.2009 
D:01/07/2008 - 
30/06/2009 
I: 01/01/2006 - 
30/6/2009    24.05.11 
Termination 
ND     
Clear float glass* 
7005.29 
TM 159 AD1 
Resumed5 19.04.2010 
D:01/04/2009 - 
31/03/2010 
I:01/04/2006 -         
                                                      
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 Investigation was terminated on 13 April 2010 in respect of export er Tai Ao. On appeal the Trade Measures Review Officer (TMRO ) revoked the termination and the 
investigation was resumed on 24 August 2010.   On 24 May 2011 the investigation was again terminated. 
 5 Investigation was terminated on 22 Decembe r 2010. On appeal the TMRO revoked the termination and the investigation was resumed  on 21 March 2011. 
  
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 
Indonesia Clear float glass* 
7005.29 
TM 159 AD2 Resumed
5 19.04.2010 
D:01/04/2009 - 
31/03/2010 
I:01/04/2006 - 
31/03/2010         
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         
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    20.01.11 
Termination 
NI     
Thailand Clear float glass* 
7005.29 TM 159 AD3 
Resumed
5 19.04.2010 
D:01/04/2009 - 
31/03/2010 
I:01/04/2006 -
31/03/2010         
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         
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 18.10.10 
40% 19.04.11 
40%    CF CF BIA 
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    20.01.11 
Termination 
NI     
 
   
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Page 4 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 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, P.R. Hollow structural sections  
7306.30; 7306.61; 7306.69 
TM 116 AD1 08.10.2009 
(MIR) 
D: 01.012008 -
31.12.2008; 
I: 01.07.2004 -
31.12.2008    03.03.2011 
Ministers 
decision  CF CF CV 
Preserved mushrooms 
2003.10 TM 99 AD1 28.06.10 
(SNR) 
01.07.2009 - 
30/06/2010     04.03.2011 
Finalised CF CF BIA 
Preserved mushrooms 
2003.10 
TM 99  AD1 13.09.10 
(R) 
01/07/09 - 
30/06/10     04.03.2011 
Finalised CF CF CV 
Hollow structural sections 
7306.30; 7306.61; 7306.69  
TM 116 AD1 27.10.10 
(AR) 
01/10/2009 - 
31/09/2010    03.03.2011 
Terminated -
measures 
revoked     
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     28.01.2011 
Terminated    
Hollow structural sections 
7306.30; 7306.61; 7306.69  
TM 116 AD1 21.11.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/11/2009 - 
23/05/2010    03.03.2011 
Finalised - 
measures 
revoked     
Hollow structural sections 
7306.30; 7306.61; 7306.69  
TM 116 AD1 07.12.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/11/2009 - 
23/05/2010    03.03.2011 
Finalised - 
measures 
revoked     
Hollow structural sections 
7306.30; 7306.61; 7306.69  TM 116 AD1 12.12.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/11/09 - 
23/05/10    03.03.2011 
Finalised - 
measures 
revoked      
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 
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    03.03.2011 
Finalised - 
measures 
revoked     
Aluminium extrusions  
7604.10; 7604.21; 7604.29; 7608.10; 7608.20; 7610.10; 
7610.90 
TM 148 AD1 22/03/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
28/04/2010 – 
27/10/2010     08.04.2011 
Application 
Rejected 
    
 
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         
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         
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         
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         
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         
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      
11.05.11 
Application 
Rejected    
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         
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          
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China, P.R.  
(Cont'd) Hollow structural sections  
7306.30; 7306.61; 7306.69 
TM 116 AD1 09/05/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/05/2010 – 
23/11/2010         
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         
Hollow structural sections  
7306.30; 7306.61; 7306.69 
TM 116 AD1 19/05/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
24/05/2010 – 
23/11/2010         
Germany Geosynthetic clay liners 
(GCLs) 
6815.99 
TM 145 AD1 28.10.10 
(DAR) IMP: 
15/10/2009 - 
14/04/2010      
25.03.2011 
Finalised    
 
Geosynthetic clay liners 
(GCLs) 
6815.99 
TM 145 AD1 06/05/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
15/10/2009 - 
14/04/2010     11.05.2011 
Application 
Rejected    
Philippines Pineapple fruit 
Consumer and FSI 2008.20 
TM 112 AD2 04/02/2011 
(R) 
01/01/2010 – 
31/12/2010         
Pineapple fruit 
Consumer and FSI 
2008.20 TM 112 AD2 04/02/2011 
(SNR) 
01/01/2010 – 
31/12/2010         
Pineapple fruit 
Consumer  
2008.20 TM 112 AD2A 11/04/2011 
(DAR) IMP: 
11/04/2010 – 
10/10/2010         
 
  
Russian Federation Ammonium nitrate 
3102.30 
TM 28 AD1 07.10.10 
(R) 
01/7/2009 - 
30/6/2010     18.04.2011 
Finalised CF CF BIA 
Ammonium nitrate 
3102.30 TM 28 AD1 07.10.10 
(SNR) 
1/7/2009 - 
30/6/2010     18.04.2011 
Finalised CF CF BIA 
                                                      
6 Following a successful appeal by numerous applicants to  the TMRO a reinvestigation was commenced on 17 May 2011.  
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Thailand Pineapple fruit 
Consumer and FSI 
2008.20 
TM 41 AD1A 04/02/2011 
(R) 
01/01/2010 – 
31/12/2010         
Pineapple fruit 
Consumer and FSI 
2008.20 
TM 41 AD1A 04/02/2011 
(SNR) 
01/01/2010 – 
31/12/2010         
United States  Silicone emulsion concrete 
admixtures 3824.40 
TM 150 AD1 06/12/10 
(RVN) 
D:01/07/2008 - 
30/06/2009     04.03.2011 
Finalised -
measures 
remain 
unaltered    
 
Polyvinyl chloride homopolymer resin 39.04 
ADA 52 AD1 23/05/2011 
(SNR) 
01/04/2010 - 
31/03/2011         
 
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 
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 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, P.R. 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  
Tubeless steel demountable 
rims 
TM 142 AD1 Duties 
 
Undertaking31.12.2008 
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 
Undertaking28.07.2005 
Gazette  
ACDN 2005/39 23.06.2010 
Gazette 
ACDN 2010/22 
                                                      
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 refe rred 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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  REFUND4 REQUESTS UNDER ARTICLE 9.3 DURING THE PERIOD 
1 JANUARY THROUGH 30 JUNE 2011 
 
Country/Customs 
Territory  Product, Investigation 
ID number  Original effective 
date;  date of most 
recent extensionNumber of refund 
requests received  Number of refund 
reviews commenced,
completed5 
China, P.R. Hollow structural 
sections TM 116 AD1 25.05.2007 2 2 Commenced 
4 Completed  
Aluminium extrusions 
TM 148 AD1 29.10.2010 9 7 Commenced 
2 Completed 
Germany Geosynthetic clay liners 
(GCLs) 
TM 145 AD1 16.10.2009 1 2 Completed 
Philippines Pineapple fruit consumer 
TM 112 AD2 11.10.2006 1 1 Commenced 
 
 
 
TERMINATION6 OF MEASURES DURING THE PERIOD 
1 JANUARY THROUGH 30 JUNE 2011 
 
Country/Customs 
Territory Product, 
investigation ID number Date of terminati on Reason for 
termination 
China, P.R. Hollow structural sections 
TM 116 AD1 03.03.2011 Revocation of 
measures 
 
Malaysia Mobile garbage bins 
TM 108 AD1 05.06.2011 Expiry of measures – 
no application for 
continuation 
 
 
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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.