Mexico Launches an Expiry Review of the Antidumping Measure Against Carbon Steel Nuts Originating in China

On July 21, 2015, The Ministry of Economic Affairs of Mexico notified China’s trade mission to Mexico in an official correspondence that it had determined to launch an expiry review of the antidumping measure against the carbon steel nuts imported from China. The Review has become immediately effective since the day after the official announcement. Products involved are within HS code 73181603 and 73181604.

The original determination announced on Aug. 2, 2010 was a 64% antidumping duty against the involved products. Then, on Nov. 4, 2014, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Mexico announced in its official journal that the antidumping duty would be soon due. On June 9, 2015, Mexican local industries lodged a complaint to the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Mexico, requesting an expiry review.

The investigative period is from April 1, 2014 to March 30, 2015 and the period for analyzing injury is from April 1, 2010 to March 30, 2015. Any party interested in participating in the investigation should submit the completed questionnaire and related evidence before 14:00 on Aug. 28, 2015. An objection to the complaint should be lodged with related information before 14:00 on Sep. 9, 2015.