Australia Initiates Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Review Investigation on Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Flat Cables from China

Recently, the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission issued Notice No. 2025/061, stating that, in response to an application submitted by the Chinese exporter Dongguan Minxing Cables Co., Ltd, it has initiated a review investigation into anti-dumping and countervailing measures on PVC Flat Electrical Cables exported to Australia. The review will examine whether the variable factors related to the current anti-dumping and countervailing measures should be changed. The investigation period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The product involved is classified under Australian Customs Code 8544.49.20.41. The Australian Anti-Dumping Commission expects to complete the essential facts report of this investigation no later than October 26, 2025, and to submit the final report to the Minister for Industry and Science no later than December 10, 2025.

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