RESTRICTED 
WORLD TRADE G/ADP/NWAUS 
ADP/138/AUS 
ORGANIZATION 19 September 1995 
(95-2716) 
Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices Original: English 
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT UNDER 
ARTICLE 16.4 OF THE AGREEMENT 
AUSTRALIA 
Reproduced herewith is the semi-annual report from Australia. 
In view of the Decision on Avoidance of Procedural and Institutional Duplication adopted by 
the Committee at its meeting on 21 February 1995 (ADP/135), this report is deemed to be also the 
Semi-Annual Report of Australia, to the Tokyo Round Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices. Reporting Member: Australia 
Country Product Initiation 
3 
Date SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF ANTI-DUMPING ACTIONS 
For the period 01.01.95 to 30.06.95 
Provisional Final No Final 
Measures Measures Measures 
Definitive Price No 
Duty Undertakings Dumping 
4 5 6 7 
Date Date Date (Dumping Date 
(Dumping (Dumping Margin) 
Margin)/!' Margin)' Trade 
Volume 
$AM* Dumped 
Imports As % 
Of Domestic 
Consumption % Of Trade 
Volume 
Investigated 
(Of The 
Exporting 
Country) G/ADP/N/4/AUS 
ADP/138/AUS 
Page 2 
Basis For 
Determination 
No 
Injury 
8 
Date Case 
Withdrawn 
9 
Date Othei 
10 
Date 11 12 13 14 
Belgium Clear Float 
Glass 11.01.95 
(R) 
Brazil Polyvinyl 
Chloride 
Resin 03.05.95 
(R) 
Canada Polyvinyl 03.05.95 
Chloride (R) 
Resin 
China 
(People's 
Republic of) Disposable 
Plastic 
Cutlery 03.06.94 26.08.94 02.02.95 
China 
(People's 
Republic of) Clear Float 
Glass 11.01.95 
(R) 
China 
(Peoples' 
Republic of) Steel/ 
Concrete 
Access Floor 
Panels 16.12.94 27.03.95 
(2496-136%) 2-2.5M 
(94/95) 25-30 95-100 CPT * 
1 
China Steel 16.12.94 27.03.95 
(People's (hollow) (Neg) 
Republic of) Access Floor 
Panels 
China 
(People's 
Republic of) 
France 
France Polyvinyl 
Chloride 
Resin 
Glacé 
Cherries 
(GC) 
Polyvinyl 
Chloride 
Resin 03.05.95 
(R) 
26.07.94 
(R) 
03.05.95 
(R) 15.02.954 
Germany Clear Float 11.01.95 
Glass (R) 
Hong Kong Disposable 03.06.94 
Plastic 
Cutlery 26.08.94 
Indonesia9 Clear Float 11.01.95 
Glass (R) 
Indonesia Dry Pasta 15.06.95 
Ireland Canned Ham 05.10.94 
(CH) (R) 15.02.95* 
Italy General 
Lighting 
Service 
Lamps 18.01.95 27.04.95 
(Neg) (3 
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02.02.95 
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Japan 
Korea 
Malaysia 
Mexico 
Norway 
Philippines 
Saudi Arabia 2 
Dry Pasta 
Glacé 
Cherries 
(GC) 
Polyvinyl 
Chloride 
Resin 
Expandable 
Polystyrene 
Edible 
Vegetable 
Oils (EVO) 
Polyvinyl 
Chloride 
Resin 
Polyvinyl 
Chloride 
Resin 
Clear Float 
Glass 
Polyvinyl 
Chloride 
Resin 3 
15.06.95 
26.07.94 
(R) 
03.05.95 
(R) 
18.05.95 
(R) 
01.02.95 
(R) 
03.05.95 
(R) 
03.05.95 
(R) 
11.01.95 
(R) 
03.05.95 
(R) 15.02.954 
12.05.954 
Singapore Edible 01.02.95 
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Singapore Expandable 8.05.95 (R) 
Polystyrene 
Thailand Clear Float 11.01.95 
Glass (R) 
Thailand Disposable 03.06.94 26.08.94 
Plastic 
Cudery 
Thailand Polyvinyl 03.05.95 
Chloride (R) 
Resin 
United States Polyvinyl 03.05.95 
of America Chloride (R) 
Resin 
United States Blood 06.03.95 26.05.95' 
of America Collection (R) 
Packs (BCP) •<% 
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02.02.95 
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* Trade volume based on statistical data for the latest available financial year prior to initiation 
neg Negative finding 
(R) A review of an existing measure to ascertain whether the levels of that measure need adjusting. 
Notes: 1. Figures provided in column 12 at time of preliminary finding may be subject to change at final finding. 
2. Where a figure to be included in columns 11 and 12 was of a confidential nature, a range within which that figure falls has been provided 
3. Under Australian legislation, the applicant may, within 30 days of being notified, appeal a negative preliminary finding to the Anti-Dumping Authority (ADA) for review. The ADA must complete 
this review within 60 days of commencing its inquiries and taking into consideration only that information which was available to Australian Customs Service (Customs) at the time of its 
finding. If, on review, the ADA replaces the Customs' negative preliminary finding with a positive finding, this will be reflected by that inquiry's being re-instated on the next return, the 
preliminary finding date shown being that of the ADA'S finding 
4. GC review of Non-injurious price - increased 6-10% 
CH review of Non-injurious price - increased 21-23% 
EVO review normal values, ascertained export prices and non-injurious price - increased 
BCP review of undertakings - increased 4-7% 
5. We wish to advise that the anti-dumping action initiated in respect of dry pasta from Indonesia and Italy is being conducted under the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement, while all other anti-dumping actions 
are being conducted under the Tokyo Round Agreement. a * 
Reporting Member: Australia 
ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES 
Applicable as at 30 JUNE 1995 
COUNTRY 
Belgium 
Belgium 
Brazil 
Brazil 
Brazil 
Brazil 
Brazil 
Canada 
China 
China 
China 
China 
China 
China COMMODITY 
Di-Octyl Phthalate 
Clear Float Glass 
Agricultural Ground Engaging Tools 
Polyvinyl Chloride 
Triethanolamine & Mixtures 
A4 Cut Ream Copy Paper 
Fibreglass Gun Rovings 
Polyvinyl Chloride 
Canned Pears 
Canned Peaches 
Canned Tomatoes 
Polyvinyl Chloride 
Clear Float Glass 
Disposable Plastic Cutlery DATE DEFINITIVE 
DUTIES IMPOSED 
28.11.91 
04.11.92 
18.07.91 
23.01.92 
20.02.92 
16.02.94 
15.12.94 
22.10.92 
21.11.91 
20.02.92 
30.04.92 
22.10.92 
04.11.92 
13.04.93 DATE LAST 
REVIEWED 
15.06.94 
23.05.94 
23.05.94 
27.01.93 
27.01.93 
23.05.94 
15.06.94 DATE CURRENT 
REVIEW 
INITIATED 
11.01.95 
03.05.95 
03.05.95 
03.05.95 
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France 
France 
France 
Germany 
Germany 
Germany 
Germany 
Germany 
Greece 
India 
Indonesia 
Indonesia 
Ireland 
Israel 
Italy Di-Octyl Phthalate 
Glace Cherries 
Polyvinyl Chloride 
Plaster of Paris Bandages 
Di-Octyl Phthalate 
Clear Float Glass 
Triethanolamine & Mixtures 
A4 Cut Ream Copy Paper 
Canned Peaches 
Phthalic Anhydride 
Replacement Automotive Lead-Acid 
Batteries 
Clear Float Glass 
Canned Ham 
Phthalic Anhydride 
Di-Butyl Phthalate 
i 16.02.94 
28.11.91 
09.04.92 
22.10.92 
24.10.91 
28.11.91 
04.11.92 
29.04.93 
16.02.94 15.02.95 
23.05.94 
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20.02.92 27.01.93 
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13.03.92 
16.07.92 
23.01.92 27.01.93 
15.06.94 
15.02.95 11.01.95 
% a 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy Di-Isobutyl Phthalate 
Glace Cherries 
Canned Tomatoes 
Japan 
Japan Polyvinyl Chloride 
Di-Octyl Phthalate 
Korea 
Korea 
Korea 
Korea 
Korea 
Korea Replacement Automotive Lead-Acid 
Batteries 
Di-Octyl Phthalate 
Phthalic Anhydride 
High Density Polyethylene 
Expandable Polystyrene 
Polypropylene Homopolymer 
Malaysia 
Malaysia 
Malaysia 
Malaysia 
Malaysia Replacement Automotive Lead-Acid 
Batteries 
Canola Oil 
Soya Bean Oil 
Sunflower Oil 
Blended Vegetable Oil 
Mexico 
Mexico Polyvinyl Chloride 
Triethanolamine & Mixtures 
Netherlands Canned Ham •• 
23.01.92 
09.04.92 
21.04.92 
22.10.92 
13.05.93 15.02.95 
19.09.94 
23.05.94 03.05.95 
18.07.91 
27.01.93 
28.11.91 
16.07.92 
03.09.92 
04.11.92 
29.09.93 
18.07.91 
23.12.93 
23.12.93 
23.12.93 
23.12.93 
23.01.92 
29.04.93 03.05.93 
14.05.93 
27.01.93 
12.05.95 
12.05.95 
12.05.95 
12.05.95 
23.05.94 18.05.95 
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Philippines 
Philippines Replacement Automotive Lead-Acid 
Batteries 
Clear Float Glass 
Saudi Arabia 
Saudi Arabia High Density Polyethylene 
Polyvinyl Chloride 
Singapore 
Singapore 
Singapore 
Singapore 
Singapore 
Singapore 
Singapore High Density Polyethylene 
Expandable Polystyrene 
Canola Oil 
Blended Vegetable Oil 
Soya Bean Oil 
Sunflower Oil 
Clear Float Glass 
South Africa 
South Africa Cementitious Access Floor Panels 
A4 Cut Ream Copy Paper 
Taiwan 
Taiwan 
Taiwan Replacement Automotive Lead-Acid 
Batteries 
Di-Octyl Phthalate 
Fibreglass Gun Rovings T) > O P> O > 00 TJ > 
22.10.92 
18.07.91 
04.11.92 
03.09.92 
22.10.92 
03.09.92 
04.11.92 
23.12.93 
23.12.93 
23.12.93 
23.12.93 
25.08.94 
01.12.93 
16.02.94 
18.07.91 
13.05.93 
08.06.94 23.05.94 
27.01.93 
15.06.95 
03.05.93 
23.05.94 
03.05.93 
14.05.93 
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Thailand 
Thailand 
United Kingdom 
United Kingdom 
United States 
United States 
United States 
United States 
United States 
United States Polyvinyl Chloride 
Clear Float Glass 
Plastic Cutlery 
Diagnostic Reagent Strips 
Phthalic Anhydride 
Diagnostic Reagent Strips 
Polyvinyl Chloride 
Triethanolamine & Mixtures 
Trifluralin Technical 
A4 Cut Ream Copy Paper 
Blood Collection Packs 
Venezuela Di-Octyl Phthalate 22.10.92 
04.11.92 
14.07.93 
19.12.91 
16.02.94 
19.12.91 
23.01.92 
20.02.92 
28.01.93 
16.02.94 
02.08.94 23.05.94 
15.06.95 
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REVOCATIONS OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES S g 
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COUNTRY COMMODITY DATE REVOKED 
NIL (*. 
Reporting Member: Australia 
MINIMUM EXPORT PRICE UNDERTAKINGS 
Applicable as at 30 JUNE 1995 
COUNTRY COMMODITY INITIAL 
OPERATIVE 
DATE CURRENT 
OPERATIVE 
DATE DATE CURRENT 
REVIEW 
INITIATED 
Brazil A4 Cut Ream Copy Paper 18.07.94 
China 
China Di-Butyl Phthalate 
Di-Isobutyl Phthalate 23.01.92 
23.01.92 
Finland A4 Cut Ream Copy Paper 03.02.94 
Indonesia 
Indonesia 
Korea 
United States of America A4 Cut Ream Copy Paper 
Phthalic Anhydride 
Fibreglass Gun Rovings 
Blood Collection Packs 03.02.94 
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COUNTRY COMMODITY DATE RELEASED 
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