On June 28, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China issued an announcement on the final review ruling on anti-dumping measures for imported carbon steel fasteners originating in the European Union and the United Kingdom:
On June 28, 2010, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 40 of 2010, deciding to levy anti-dumping duties on imported carbon steel fasteners originating in the EU, at a rate of 6.1% to 26.0%. On September 9, 2011, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 56 of 2011, deciding that Carmax Co., Ltd. will inherit the Carmax Factory Rudolf Kellermann Co., Ltd. applicable to the anti-dumping measures of carbon steel fasteners The 6.1% anti-dumping tax rate and other rights and obligations. On June 28, 2016, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 24 of 2016, deciding to continue to levy anti-dumping duties on imported carbon steel fasteners originating in the EU from June 29, 2016, and the implementation period is 5 years. On September 19, 2017, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 50 of 2017, which will be issued by Royal Dutch Nedschroef Holding Co., Ltd., Nedschroef Altena Co., Ltd., Nedschroef Barcelona Co., Ltd., The anti-dumping tax rate applicable to carbon steel fasteners imported by Nedschroef Helmond Co., Ltd., Nedschroef Bettingen Co., Ltd., and Nedschroef-Followton Co., Ltd. was adjusted from 26.0% to 5.5%.
On January 29, 2021, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 3 of 2021. According to the announcement, after the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31, 2020, the trade remedy measures previously implemented on the EU will continue to be applicable to the EU and the UK, and the implementation period will remain unchanged; after this date, the trade remedy investigations newly initiated by the EU will be investigated. and review cases, and no longer treat the UK as an EU member state.
On June 28, 2021, in response to the application of China's carbon steel fastener industry, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 14 of 2021, deciding that from June 29, 2021, imported carbon steel originating in the European Union and the United Kingdom will be fastened. The anti-dumping measures applicable to the case shall be subject to expiry review investigation.
The Ministry of Commerce has conducted an investigation on the possibility of continuation or recurrence of dumping of imported carbon steel fasteners originating in the EU and the United Kingdom, and the possibility of continuation or recurrence of damage to China's carbon steel fastener industry if the anti-dumping measures are terminated. The investigation was conducted, and a review ruling was made in accordance with Article 48 of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Anti-dumping Regulations) (see Annex). The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:
I. Review ruling
The Ministry of Commerce ruled that if the anti-dumping measures are terminated, the dumping of imported carbon steel fasteners originating in the EU and the United Kingdom to China may continue or occur again, and the damage to China's carbon steel fastener industry may continue or occur again.
2. Anti-dumping measures
According to the provisions of Article 50 of the Anti-dumping Regulations, the Ministry of Commerce proposes to the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council to continue implementing anti-dumping measures based on the investigation results. , continue to levy anti-dumping duties on imported carbon steel fasteners originating in the European Union and the United Kingdom, and the implementation period is 5 years.
The product range for which anti-dumping duties are levied is the product to which the original anti-dumping measures apply, which is consistent with the product range in Announcement No. 40 of 2010 of the Ministry of Commerce. details as follows:
Name of product under investigation: Carbon steel fasteners (English name Certain Iron or Steel Fasteners), including wood screws, self-tapping screws, screws and bolts (whether or not with nuts or washers, but excluding screws used to fasten rails) as well as screws and bolts with a rod diameter not exceeding 6 mm) and washers. The product range under investigation does not include nuts and fasteners for maintenance and repair of civil aircraft.
This product is classified under the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (2022) 73181200, 73181400, 73181510, 73181590, 73182100, 73182200, 90211000, 90212900[1].
The rates of anti-dumping duties are consistent with the Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 40 of 2010, Announcement No. 24 of 2016, Announcement No. 50 of 2017 and Announcement No. 3 of 2021.
The anti-dumping duty rates levied on companies are as follows:
EU companies:
1. Kamax GmbH & Co. KG 6.1%
(KAMAX GmbH & Co. KG)
2. Royal Nedschroef Holdings Limited 5.5%
(Koninklijke Nedschroef Holding B.V.)
3. Nedschroef Altena Ltd. 5.5%
(Nedschroef Altena GmbH)
4. Nedschroef Rowton Co., Ltd. 5.5%
(Nedschroef Fraulautern GmbH)
5. Nedschroef Helmond Co., Ltd. 5.5%
(Nedschroef Helmond B.V.)
6. Nedschroef Barcelona Co., Ltd. 5.5%
(Nedschroef Barcelona SAU)
7. Nedschroef Bergingen Ltd. 5.5%
(Nedschroef Beckingen GmbH)
8. Other EU companies 26.0%
UK company:
All UK companies 26.0%
3. Methods of collecting anti-dumping duties
From June 29, 2022, import operators shall pay corresponding anti-dumping duties to the Customs of the People's Republic of China when importing carbon steel fasteners originating in the EU and the UK. Anti-dumping duties are levied ad valorem based on the dutiable value verified by the customs. The calculation formula is: anti-dumping duty amount = customs dutiable value × anti-dumping duty rate. The import value-added tax is levied on the ad valorem basis of the dutiable value verified by the customs plus customs duties and anti-dumping duties.
4. Administrative reconsideration and administrative litigation
According to the provisions of Article 53 of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China, those who are not satisfied with this review decision may apply for administrative review according to law, or they may file a lawsuit in a people's court according to law.
V. This announcement will be implemented from June 29, 2022
