ASIA

In a final determination under the Enforce and Protect Act, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has found substantial evidence that a U.S. company evaded the antidumping duty order on diamond sawblades from mainland China by transhipping such goods through Thailand. More

On 19 September 2019 the General Court of the European Union (“General Court”) issued a judgement dismissing an action for annulment filed by Zhejiang Jndia Pipeline Industry Co. Ltd (“Zhejiang Jndia”) against Commission Implementing Regulation 2017/141 of 26 January 2017 imposing definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of certain stainless steel tube and pipe butt-welding fittings, whether or not finished, originating in mainland China and Taiwan. More

Given its large pool of low-cost labour and its status as a major beneficiary of GSP schemes, Bangladesh is an ideal location for Hong Kong manufacturers - especially those in labour-intensive industries - looking to diversify their production base. However, despite the cost advantages, manufacturers should not overlook issues regarding labour, logistics and locations. More

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on 4 September that South Korea is “poised to abandon” its World Trade Organisation status as a developing country. According to an informal translation, the ministry indicated that “the status is no longer beneficial and will result in some confrontation with the United States, which is undesirable, and inter-ministerial talks are currently underway regarding the waiver.” More