Notice Type
Departmental
Initiation of Dumping Investigation: Disposable Lighters from Indonesia Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988 Notice is hereby given that, acting pursuant to section 10 (1) of the Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988, and under delegated authority from the Secretary of Commerce, I have initiated an investigation to determine both the existence and effect of the alleged dumping of the goods described and from the country of origin specified in the Schedule to this notice, being satisfied that sufficient evidence has been provided that: (a) The goods imported or intended to be imported into New Zealand are being dumped; and (b) By reason thereof material injury to an industry has been or is being caused; and also being satisfied that the collective output of those New Zealand producers who have, in writing, expressed support for the application constitutes: (a) Twenty-five percent or more of the total New Zealand production of like goods produced for domestic consumption (assessed during the most recent representative period, being not less than six months); and (b) More than 50 percent of the total production of like goods produced for domestic consumption (as so assessed) by those New Zealand producers who have, in writing, expressed support for or opposition to the application. Schedule Goods Subject to Investigation Country of Origin Indonesia Description of Goods Disposable non-refillable lighters whose fuel is butane, isobutane, propane, or other liquefied hydrocarbon, or a mixture containing any of these. The goods are currently classified under Tariff Item and Statistical Key 96.13.10.00.00D of the Tariff of New Zealand, which classification is provided for convenience and Customs purposes only, the written description being dispositive. Dated at Wellington this 8th day of May 1995. A. H. McPHAIL, Manager, Trade Remedies Group. Invitation for Submissions Interested parties are invited to make submissions on the alleged dumping and injury to the Trade Remedies Group, Ministry of Commerce, P.O. Box 1473, Wellington.
Publication Date
16 May 1995

Notice Number

1995-go3096

Page Number

1309