Australia Initiates Review of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Measures on Chinese Aluminum Profiles
Australia has embarked on a review investigation into the anti-dumping and countervailing measures concerning aluminum extrusions imported from mainland China. The Trade Remedy Information Network of Mainland China disclosed that the Australian Review Body for Anti-Dumping Complaints (ARBAC) commenced this review on January 30, 2024, following applications from Criterion Industries Pty Limited, Tai Shan City Kam Kiu Aluminium Extrusion Co., Ltd, and Press Metal International Ltd.
The origins of this case trace back to June 24, 2009, when Australia first launched anti-dumping and countervailing investigations against Chinese aluminum extrusions. The investigations concluded on October 28, 2010, with Australia finding dumping margins between 2.7% to 25.7% and subsidy margins between 3.8% to 18.4%.
Subsequent reviews, including the first sunset review initiated on April 24, 2015, and the second on February 13, 2020, have seen adjustments in both dumping and subsidy margins. The latest measures, decided upon by the Australian Minister for Industry and Technology on September 22, 2023, set provisional effective rates of dumping and subsidies ranging from 0 to 42.9%.
This ongoing scrutiny of aluminum profiles imported from China by Australian authorities underscores the complex dynamics between trade protection measures and international commerce. The review's outcome could have significant implications for both Australian importers and Chinese exporters, reflecting broader trends in global trade policy and market access for critical materials like aluminum.
