Notice of Re-investigation

Bicycles

File #: 4264-52
Case #: AD/962

Ottawa, February 22, 2010

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain bicycles originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei and the People's Republic of China (China).

The subject goods are described as bicycles, assembled or unassembled, with wheel diameters of 16 inches (40.64 cm) and greater originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei and China, excluding bicycles with an FOB Chinese Taipei or China selling price exceeding CAD$225, and excluding bicycles with foldable frames and stems.

The re-investigation is part of the CBSA's ongoing enforcement of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's (Tribunal) finding of December 11, 1992. This finding was subsequently reviewed and continued on December 10, 1997, December 9, 2002 and December 10, 2007. In the last instance, the Tribunal continued its order concerning bicycles but rescinded its order concerning bicycle frames.

The subject goods are normally imported into Canada under one of the following ten digit Harmonized System classification numbers:

• 8712.00.00.12
• 8712.00.00.20
• 8712.00.00.30
• 8712.00.00.40
• 8712.00.00.50
• 8712.00.00.90

It is anticipated that this re-investigation will be concluded by July 7, 2010. A re-investigation schedule is available at www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/ri-re/menu-eng.html.

The CBSA has requested information relating to the subject goods from possible exporters and importers of subject goods. All parties have been clearly advised of the CBSA's information requirements and the time frames for providing their responses.

Exporters that wish to participate are required to provide a complete and accurate submission by April 9, 2010. If an exporter fails to provide a complete and accurate submission, the finalized 2010 normal values will be based on the best information available. This may result in retroactive assessments of additional anti-dumping duties against the importer as high as 64% of the export price, in accordance with a ministerial specification pursuant to section 29 of Special Import Measures Act.

Importers are cautioned that the cost of production information on which the interim normal values of the 2010 models were based will be verified during the current re investigation. If any of the information provided by the exporters to determine those values is found to be inaccurate, the normal values will be re determined and the entries reappraised in light of the new information. This may result in additional anti dumping duties being assessed against the importer. As well, importers are reminded that all 2010 interim normal values will expire on August 31, 2010.

Subject goods for which interim normal values have not been determined or those goods that have not been clearly identified on customs documentation will be assessed an anti-dumping duty of 64% over the export price of the goods.

Responses to the Importer Request for Information are due by March 15, 2010.

Any questions concerning the above should be directed to:

Canada Border Services Agency
Anti-dumping and Countervailing Program
SIMA Registry and Disclosure Unit
100 Metcalfe Street, 11^th floor
Ottawa, ON  K1A 0L8

Officers’ names and contact information:

Richard Killeen 613-954-7236
e-mail: Richard.Killeen@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Audrey Crawford 613-948-1106
e-mail: Audrey.Crawford@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Facsimile:  613-948-4844

General e-mail: simaregistry-depotlmsi@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca