The Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, on October 13, 2006, released its Announcement No. 74 of 2006, deciding to levy anti-dumping duties on imported spandex originated from the U.S., Japan, ROK, Singapore and Taiwan from October 13, 2006 to October 13, 2011.

According to Article 48 of the Regulations on Anti-dumping of the People’s Republic of China, if a review determines that the termination of the anti-dumping duties may result in the continuation or recurrence of the dumping and injury, the time limit for the levy of anti-dumping duties may be reasonably extended.

Domestic industry or natural person, legal person or relevant organizations that represent domestic industry could submit written petition for final review to the Ministry of Commerce 60 days prior to the termination date. And the petition shall make clear on the request for final review, and shall contain full evidence that the termination of the anti-dumping duties may result in the continuation or recurrence of the dumping and injury.

If there is no petition from domestic industry or natural person, legal person or relevant organizations that could represent domestic industry, and the Ministry of Commerce does not take initiative in final review before the anti-dumping measures expire, the said measures will be terminated on October 13, 2011.