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Ref : CR EIC 426/3/1

 8 August 2005

Dear Sirs,

Commercial Information Circular No. 314/2005

Mexico : Review on Anti-dumping Action against Denim originating in Hong Kong

The Mexican Government published a notice in the Official Gazette on 26 July 2005 announcing the initiation of a review on the antidumping action against denim from Hong Kong. A copy of the gazette notice in Spanish and an unofficial English translation is appended (pdf format) to this circular for reference.

DETAILS

2. Since 9 September 1991, definitive anti-dumping duty of US$1 per kg has been imposed on imports of denim of 85% cotton or more originating in Hong Kong. The measure was last extended on 11 August 2000 for five years subsequent to a review and is scheduled to expire on 10 August 2005. In response to the requests of its domestic industry, the Mexican authorities have decided to initiate a review to determine whether the elimination of duty will result in the continuation of dumping and injury to the domestic industry. The review period covers January to December 2004. The current antidumping duty will remain in force pending the outcome of the review.

3. Companies who may have an interest in the outcome of the review are invited to make representations to the Mexican authorities within 28 working days of the publication of the gazette notice, i.e. by 2 September 2005. Details and requirements of the submissions are set out in paragraphs 15 and 16 of the notice.

ENQUIRIES

4. For enquiries concerning the content of this circular, please contact the undersigned at 2398 5682.

Yours faithfully,

(Ms Amanda Kwong)

for Director-General of Trade and Industry