Comply with anti-dumping + countervailing duties
Importers of goods subject to anti-dumping measures must pay additional duty + lodge truthful declarations.
Who must comply
Importers of goods subject to anti-dumping or countervailing measures.
What triggers it
Importing covered goods.
When due
On each import.
Evidence required
ICS declarations + supporting commercial documents; mill certificates + country-of-origin evidence.
Max penalty
Penalty equal to underpayment + criminal liability for false declarations
Summary
The Anti-Dumping Commission administers anti-dumping + countervailing measures under Part XVB Customs Act 1901. Importers of goods subject to measures (typically certain steel, aluminium, chemicals from specified countries of origin) must declare correctly + pay additional duty. False declarations attract criminal + civil penalties.
Source legislation
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Related obligations
- CWLTHComply with self-assessed clearance + Integrated Cargo System (ICS)Importers must accurately self-assess and lodge customs entries via ICS.
- CWLTHCustoms Act 1901 — import declarations + dutiesGoods imported >$1,000 require Import Declaration (N10) + duty payment.
- CWLTHDefence Trade Controls Act — export of controlled goods + techDefence + dual-use goods + technology export-controlled — permit required.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with anti-dumping + countervailing duties?
- Importers of goods subject to anti-dumping or countervailing measures.
- What triggers anti-dumping + countervailing duties?
- Importing covered goods.
- When is anti-dumping + countervailing duties due?
- On each import.
- What is the maximum penalty for anti-dumping + countervailing duties?
- Penalty equal to underpayment + criminal liability for false declarations
- What evidence is required for anti-dumping + countervailing duties?
- ICS declarations + supporting commercial documents; mill certificates + country-of-origin evidence.
Source: https://industry.gov.au/regulations-and-standards/anti-dumping-and-countervailing. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.