On September 4, 2021, the Turkish Ministry of Trade issued Announcement No. 2021/43, which imposes tax on polyurethane nonwoven products originating in China that weigh more than 150 grams per square meter. No. 5603.14) and artificial leather weighing more than 150 grams per square meter (tax number 3921.13) initiated an independent anti-circumvention investigation to examine whether the products involved originating in China were re-exported to Turkey through Malaysia and Jordan to avoid anti-dumping duties. The announcement shall be effective from the date of issuance.
Stakeholders should submit questionnaires, case evidence materials and comments within 37 days from the date of announcement.
Contact information of the investigating agency (Turkish Ministry of Trade):
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 the case and imposed an anti-dumping tax of US$1.9/kg on Chinese nonwoven products. On April 12, 2015, Turkey extended the validity period of anti-dumping duties on products involved in China for the first time and continued to impose anti-dumping duties of US$1.9/kg (see Announcement No. 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. On May 28, 2021, the Turkish Ministry of Trade issued Announcement No. 2021/18, making the second anti-dumping sunset review affirmative final ruling on non-woven fabrics and artificial leather originating in China, maintaining the anti-dumping price of US$1.9/kg for the products involved. tax and is valid for 5 years.
Original text: https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2021/09/20210904-20.htm
