Expiry (Sunset) Review Investigations

Expiry (Sunset) Review Investigations

(Review process conducted before the expiry of existing anti-dumping or countervailing measures)

🧭 WHAT IS IT?

(A review procedure applied to trade remedy measures approaching the end of their five-year term)

📌 Anti-dumping and countervailing measures are generally imposed for a period of five years.
📌 Around six months prior to expiry, the termination date is published in the Official Gazette.
📌 If the domestic industry does not submit sufficient evidence that the removal of the measure will lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury, the measure is automatically lifted.

A valid application must demonstrate that:
• 📉 Dumping and injury still persist,
• 🛡️ The elimination of injury is only due to the current measure being in place,
• 🔁 Removal of the measure is likely to lead to recurrence of dumping and injury.

🏛️ APPLICATION & REPRESENTATION FOR DOMESTIC INDUSTRY

(Supporting applications to extend measures before the Ministry of Trade)

📊 Technical Preparation & Analysis
• 📈 Analysis of import and price trends over the past five years
• 🧾 Review of domestic production, employment, sales, and profitability indicators
• 📂 Preparation of an evidence package proving the continuation of dumping and injury

🗂️ Application Process & Follow-Up
• 🏛️ Filing a complete and compliant application with the Ministry of Trade
• 📬 Responding to Ministry inquiries in a timely manner
• 📢 Representing the domestic industry during public hearings

⏳ Investigation Duration: Usually completed in 12 months, extendable to 18 months
✅ If the outcome is positive, the measure is extended for another five years. The rate may remain the same, increase, or decrease.

🧑‍💼 REPRESENTATION FOR SECTORAL ORGANIZATIONS

(Advisory services for exporter unions, chambers of commerce/industry, and associations)

🤝 Strategic Planning & Representation
• 🗂️ Developing the investigation strategy
• 🗣️ Drafting and submitting oral and written views on behalf of the association
• 📅 Submitting supplementary views and updated data during the process

📚 Legislation & Documentation Support
• ⚖️ Reviewing national and international law, WTO jurisprudence, and legal commentary
• 🧾 Providing all necessary technical and literature-based references

🛠️ Comprehensive Process Management
• 🏛️ Coordinating directly with the Ministry of Trade
• 🤝 Attending public hearings and presenting the association’s position
• 📃 Organizing technical lobbying activities when appropriate
• 📑 Preparing a final closing report at the conclusion of the investigation

🎯 WHY CHOOSE US?

ADC Consulting plays a critical role in expiry review investigations, ensuring:
✔ Timely and well-substantiated applications for domestic producers,
✔ Full representation of sectoral organizations at every stage,
✔ Close coordination with the Ministry of Trade for long-term protection of commercial interests.