Question & AnswerQ&A (BOC CUSTOMS MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 17-2010)
The subject of Anti-Dumping Case No. 01-2009 is the importation of mosquito coils from Indonesia, specifically under AHTN Codes 3808.1020, 3808.5012, and 3808.9120.
DTI acted under paragraph f of Section 301 of the Tariff and Customs Code, as amended by Republic Act No. 8752.
DTI made an affirmative finding of dumping regarding the importation of mosquito coils from Indonesia.
DTI imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty in the form of a cash bond for a period of four months from the effectivity of the Order on importation of mosquito coils originating from Indonesia.
The provisional anti-dumping duty is US$0.40 per kilogram for Johnson Home Hygiene Products (JHHP) and also US$0.40 per kilogram for all other exporters.
The Tariff Commission will conduct the formal investigation to determine the necessity of imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty.
The Order takes effect upon the issuance of the relevant Memorandum Order by the Bureau of Customs or 15 days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation, whichever occurs earlier.
The Order must be published in two newspapers of general circulation and individual notices sent to all interested parties, including the member country concerned.
The Bureau of Customs requested the official directive from the DOF regarding the DTI Order.
The purpose is to provide a temporary safeguard by imposing a cash bond on imports suspected of being dumped, pending the outcome of the formal investigation for potential definitive duties.