Section 7208

38.000, 7208.39.100, 7208.39.910 and 7208.39.990 (“subject merchandise”).

These H.S. Code Numbers are given only for information but have no binding effect on the classification of the subject merchandise.

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Allegation of dumping 3.

The allegation of dumping is based on a comparison of the normal values of the subject merchandise in Chinese Taipei with their corresponding export prices when exported to Malaysia. Based on this comparison, the dumping margins as alleged by the petitioner are significant for that producers/exporters.

Allegation of injury 4.

The petitioner has stated and has provided evidence that imports of the subject merchandise from Chinese Taipei have increased in terms of absolute quantity. It was further alleged that the Malaysian industry suffered through the effects of dumping, among others, price undercutting, price suppression, low capacity utilisation, decline in profitability, decrease in number of employment, increase in inventory and inability to raise capital.

Procedure 5.

Having determined that there is sufficient evidence to warrant an anti-dumping duty investigation and that such an investigation is in the public interest, the

Government initiates an investigation pursuant to subregulation 7(1) of the

Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties Regulations 1994.