Guidance

Imports of heavyweight thermal paper from the Republic of Korea (anti-dumping duty 2403)

Published 4 June 2020

The Commission has announced in regulation 2020/705 Official Journal reference L164, the imposition of provisional anti-dumping duty on heavyweight thermal paper, originating in the Republic of Korea.

This regulation takes effect from 28 May 2020.

Product description

  • thermal paper which weighs more than 65g/m²
  • sold on rolls of a width of 20cm or more
  • weighing 50kg or more (including paper) and with a diameter of 40cm or more (jumbo rolls)
  • with or without base coat on one or both sides
  • coated with a thermo-sensitive substance (a mixture of dye & developer that reacts and forms an image when heat is applied) on one or both sides
  • with or without topcoat

The rate of the provisional anti-dumping duty on the net free-at-Union-frontier price, before duty, for all Republic of Korea companies will be 22.3% (no additional Taric code applies).

Taric codes

These goods currently fall within Taric codes:

  • 4809 9000 20
  • 4811 5900 20
  • 4811 9000 20

The release for free circulation of the product will be subject to the provision of a security equivalent to the amount of provisional duty.

Provisional measures will apply for 6 months.

Interested parties wishing to make comment or request a hearing (within the short time limits permitted) should refer to the regulation for details.

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