On April 8, 2020, the Turkish Ministry of Trade issued Announcement No. 2020/6, which, in response to the application of Turkish domestic enterprises, will impose restrictions on products originating in China that weigh more than 150 grams per square meter. Nonwoven products (tax code 5603.14) and artificial leather (tax code 3921.13) weighing more than 150 grams per square meter have initiated anti-dumping sunset review investigations. During the investigation, the existing anti-dumping measures remain in effect.
Stakeholders should submit questionnaire answers and comments on the case within 37 days after the case is filed.
On February 13, 2008, Turkey launched an anti-dumping investigation into non-woven products originating in China (tax code: 5603.14). On April 18, 2009, Turkey made a final anti-dumping ruling on this case and imposed an anti-dumping tax of US$1.9/kg on the Chinese products involved. On April 18, 2014, Turkey launched its first anti-dumping sunset review investigation into the Chinese products involved. On April 12, 2015, Turkey extended the anti-dumping duties on the Chinese products involved for the first time and continued to impose anti-dumping duties of US$1.9/kg (see Announcement 2015/9). On October 16, 2018, Turkey expanded the scope of products involved in the case and imposed an additional anti-dumping tax of US$1.9/kg on artificial leather (tax number: 3921.13) originating in China.
Original text: https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2020/04/20200408-s11.htm
