Expiry Review Decision

Expiry Review No.: RR-2001-006

Certain Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate

On February 11, 2002, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (Tribunal), pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its findings made on October 27, 1997, in Inquiry No. NQ-97-001, concerning certain hot?rolled carbon steel plate originating in or exported from Mexico, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of South Africa and the Russian Federation. As a result, the Commissioner of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (Commissioner) commenced an investigation on February 12, 2002, to determine whether the expiry of the findings is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the goods.

As a result, the Commissioner of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (Commissioner) commenced an investigation on February 12, 2002, to determine whether the expiry of the findings is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the goods.

The investigation has now been completed and today, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of SIMA, the Commissioner has determined that the expiry of the findings is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the goods.

A Statement of Reasons that contains additional details concerning the determination made by the Commissioner will be issued within fifteen days. The Statement of Reasons will also be posted on the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency's Web site at:

www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/customs/business/sima/expiry-e.html

The Tribunal will now conduct an inquiry to determine whether the continued or resumed dumping is likely to result in injury or retardation to the Canadian industry and will make an order by January 10, 2003.

Questions relating to the Commissioner's determination should be addressed to:

Ken McPhail (613) 954-9530
Fax: (613) 941-2612