On November 14, 2023, the Indonesian Safeguard Committee (KPPI) issued a notice regarding the organization of a public hearing for the investigation into the application of safeguard measures on cotton yarn imported from Vietnam. The notice was sent to the Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia, requesting it to be forwarded to the relevant authorities in Vietnam and Vietnamese businesses involved in the case.
On October 27, 2023, KPPI issued Notice No. 05/KPPI/PENG/10/2023 initiating an investigation into the application of safeguard measures on cotton yarn imported from Vietnam. The Indonesian Textile Association (API) filed the request to initiate the investigation on safeguard measures against cotton yarn products from Vietnam.
The investigation process is conducted in accordance with Government Regulation No. 34 of 2011 (PP 34/2011) related to anti-dumping measures, compensation measures, and trade security pursuant to the Ministry of Trade of Indonesia’s Decision No. 85 of 2003 (Kepmenperindag 85/2003) concerning the Investigation Request to Protect the Domestic Industry from the Consequences of Increased Imports.
The Indonesian Safeguard Committee (Komite Pengamanan Perdagangan Indonesia/KPPI) will conduct a public hearing on the investigation into safeguard measures against the import of cotton yarn. According to the Indonesian Customs Tariff System, the HS codes related to cotton yarn imported from Vietnam into the country are classified under HS codes 5204.11.10, 5204.19.00, 5204.20.00, 5205.11.00, 5205.12.00, 5205.21.00, 5205.22.00, 5205.24.00, 5205.26.00, 5205.32.00, 5205.41.00, 5205.42.00, 5205.43.00, 5205.47.00, 5205.48.00, 5206.11.00, 5206.12.00, 5206.14.00, 5206.21.00, 5206.23.00, 5206.24.00, 5206.25.00, 5206.31.00, 5206.32.00, 5206.33.00, 5206.42.00, and 5206.45.00.
The public hearing for the investigation on the imposition of safeguard measures on cotton yarn imported from Vietnam will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on November 28, 2023 (Indonesia time). The venue is Mezzanine I, 2nd Floor, Main Building, Ministry of Trade JI. M.I. Ridwan Rais No. 5, Gambir, Jakarta Pusat.
To participate, interested parties need to register through the online link http://bit.ly/RegistrasiPublicHearingPenyelidikanProdukBenangKapas or contact Mr./Ms. Indra at +6281284249276 before November 24, 2023.
To protect their interests, Vietnamese businesses involved in the investigation are advised to contact a reputable legal firm specializing in anti-dumping and trade defense in Vietnam and internationally for timely assistance.
The announcement of the hearing can be downloaded here.
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