MOFCOM Announcement No.9

On January 10, 2014, in accordance with the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Anti-dumping and the Interim Rules for the Implementation of WTO Trade Remedies and Dispute Settlements, the Ministry of Commerce (hereinafter referred to as the “Investigation Authority”) released Announcement No.1 of the year, initiating the reinvestigation into the report of expert group carrying out the dispute case of “China’s implementation of anti-dumping measures against imports of X-ray security inspection equipment originated in the EU”.

During the period of reinvestigation, the applicant of original anti-dumping case, on behalf of the domestic industry, submitted an application to the Ministry of Commerce to revoke the original anti-dumping measures. Upon examination, the Investigation Authority has determined that it is not necessary to maintain the original anti-dumping measures. Upon the consent of the Customs Tariff Commission of State Council, and in accordance with Article 57 of the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Anti-dumping and Articles 2 and 6 of the Interim Rules for the Implementation of WTO Trade Remedies and Dispute Settlements, the Ministry of Commerce has decided to cease the anti-dumping taxes against imports of X-ray security inspection equipment originated in the EU as of February 19, 2014. The Product is listed under tariff No. 90221910 in the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People’s Republic of China.

Anyone that refuses to accept the ruling of the case may, in accordance with Article 53 of the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Anti-dumping, apply for an administrative reconsideration or lodge a lawsuit to the people’s court.

This Announcement shall come into force as of February 19, 2014.

Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China

February 19, 2014

From: MOFCOM