MOFCOM Announcement No. 1 of 2016 on Midterm Review of Anti-dumping Measures Applicable to Imports of Pyridine Originated in Jubilant Life Sciences Limited

February 6, 2016 - 10:20 BJT (18:20 GMT)   MOFCOM

The Ministry of Commerce released Announcement No. 73 of 2013 on November 20, 2013, deciding to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of pyridine originated in India and Japan since November 21, 2013. The rate of the anti-dumping duty applicable to Jubilant Life Sciences Limited was 24.6%.

On December 12, 2014, Anhui Guoxing Biochemical Co., Ltd, Nanjing Red Sun Biochemistry Co., Ltd., Weifang Lvba Chemical Co., Ltd. and Vertellus Specialty Chemicals (Nantong) Co., Ltd. submitted an application to the Ministry of Commerce, claiming that, the dumping margin of exports of pyridine by Jubilant Life Science Limited to China was increased upon the final ruling, excessively beyond the anti-dumping duty rate determined in the final ruling, and requesting a mid-term review to be conducted on the dumping and dumping margin of the imports of pyridine originated in Jubilant Life Sciences Limited applicable to the anti-dumping measures.

On December 16, 2014, Jubilant Life Sciences Limited and its affiliated trading companies Jubilant Organosys (Shanghai) Ltd and Jubilant Life Science International Pvt Ltd. applied with the Ministry of Commerce, claiming that the normal value, export price and dumping margin of Jubilant Life Sciences Limited had substantial changes and requesting a mid-term review to be conducted on the dumping and dumping margin for the anti-dumping measures applicable to Jubilant Life Sciences Limited.

The Ministry of Commerce reviewed the applications from both applicants and considered that the conditions for case-filing were satisfied. In accordance with the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Anti-dumping and Provisional Rules on Midterm Review of Dumping and Dumping Margin, the Ministry of Commerce issued the announcement on case-filing on February 5, 2015, deciding to conduct a mid-term review of the dumping and dumping margin of imports of pyridine originated in Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd, to which the anti-dumping measures were applicable. The scope of the review investigation included the normal value, export price and dumping margin of imports of pyridine originated in Jubilant Life Sciences Limited. The product under investigation during the review was the same as that in the original anti-dumping investigation, i.e. the pyridine, which was listed under tariff code 29333100 in the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People’s Republic of China.

Within the specified time, Jubilant Life Sciences Limited and its affiliated trading companies submitted the questionnaire to the Ministry of Commerce. According to the result from the investigation of the dumping and dumping margin of imports of pyridine originated in Jubilant Life Sciences Limited, the Ministry of Commerce proposed to the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council to change the rate of anti-dumping duty. In accordance with Article 50 of the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Anti-dumping and Provisional Rules on Midterm Review of Dumping and Dumping Margin, relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:
　
I. Ruling

Upon the investigation, the Ministry of Commerce determines that the dumping margin of Jubilant Life Sciences Limited is 17.6%.

II. Levy of Anti-dumping Duties

In accordance with the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Anti-dumping, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council decides that the rate of anti-dumping duty applicable to Jubilant Life Sciences Limited is changed to 17.6% from February 5, 2016.

III. Method to Levy Anti-dumping Duties

Import operators shall pay related anti-dumping duties to the Customs of the People’s Republic of China when importing pyridine originated in Jubilant Life Sciences Limited as of February 5, 2016. The anti-dumping duty shall be collected ad valorem on the basis of dutiable value authorized by Chinese Customs. The formula is: Anti-dumping duty= dutiable value authorized by the Customs x anti-dumping duty rate. Import VAT shall be collected ad valorem on the basis of dutiable value authorized by the Customs plus tariff plus anti-dumping duty.

IV. Administrative Reconsideration and Administrative Litigation

In accordance with Article 53 of the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Anti-dumping, interested parties may apply for administrative reconsideration or institute legal proceedings in the people's court.

V. The Announcement shall come into force as of February 5, 2016.

Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China

February 5, 2016

Translated by Hou Zuowei

Proofread by Eddiea

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