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 in the Schedule to this notice, originating from Indonesia, Korea and Thailand, 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 there is a threat of material injury to the New Zealand industry producing like goods,
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 total New Zealand production of like goods produced for domestic consumption (assessed during the most recent representative period, being not less than 6 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
Description of Goods
Lubricating oil filters (including elements) for use on internal combustion engines, including off-road, commercial and industrial applications but EXCLUDING:
Lubricating oil filters (including elements) solely manufactured for use on;
? internal combustion engines of less than
20 horsepower;
? stationary engines (internal combustion types);
? motorcycles;
? aircraft;
? marine engines; and
? cartridge/element type filters having dimensions greater than 467mm in length or 400mm in outside diameter;
? spin-on type filters having dimensions greater than 300mm in length or 123mm in outside diameter.
The goods are currently classified under Tariff Item 8521.23.00 and Statistical Key 01B 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 19th day of June 2000.
RORY MCLEOD, Manager, Trade Remedies Group.
Invitation for Submissions
A copy of the non-confidential version of the Initiation
Report, which contains details of the consideration of the application for an investigation is available from the Manager, Trade Remedies Group, Ministry of Economic Development, P.O. Box 1473, Wellington. Documents relating to the initiation of this investigation are also available on the Ministry of Economic Development web site at:
http://www.med.govt.nz/traderemedies
Interested parties are invited to make submissions to the Trade Remedies Group on the alleged dumping and injury.