July 25, 2019
Dumping occurs when an exporter sells goods to Australia at a price that is below the normal value of the goods and undercutting Australian providers. ABF officers have recently executed warrants on four solar entities across Sydney and Brisbane, and issued the duty demands in response to that. Related operational activity has also occurred on vessels arriving into Fremantle in Western Australia. ABF Assistant Commissioner Erin Dale said the ABF was committed to protecting Australian businesses by ensuring the integrity of duty measures was not undermined by dumping activity. “Customs and trade enforcement are key priorities for the Australian Border Force, and we work closely with our national and international counterparts,” said Dale. “This investigation aims to detect and deter the dumping of aluminium extrusions into the Australian market, undercutting Australian providers.” As a result of the ABF’s ongoing operation, more than 60 containers have…