Context
When an exporter sells a product to Australia at a lower price than the price charged in its home market, that exporter may be engaged in a form of price differentiation known as “dumping”. Anti-dumping remedies are available where the dumping causes or threatens to cause material injury to an Australian industry. The term “dumping” can refer to a subsidy as well as the actual dumping of a good.
The Australian Customs Service has sole responsibility for investigating and reporting dumping matters to the federal Minister. These investigations cover applications for new anti-dumping and countervailing measures; reviews or revocations of existing measures; dumping duty assessments; and applications for continuation of existing measures past a five-year sunset period.
The Australian Customs Service has explicit procedures for initiating and conducting an inquiry. In addition, Customs provides an advisory service - through the Dumping Liaison Unit - to assist all interested parties involved in dumping matters.
Key Requirements
1. Standard Tender Terms and Conditions
Tender documents must note that procurement action may be suspended in relation to the consideration of a tender submission or entering into a contract with a supplier that is offering goods subject to an Australian Customs Dumping Notice.
2. Standard Contract Terms and Conditions
The terms and conditions of contract are to note that the department may suspend the agreement where the supplier is providing goods subject to an Australian Customs Dumping Notice.
Other Requirements
Monitoring Australian Customs Services Notices
- Where there is a significant price difference between local and overseas sourced products, departments must refer to the Australian Customs Services Notices.
Related VGPB Policy And DTF Guidelines
Nil
Related DTF Templates and Forms
Nil
Links to Relevant Policy Websites
Australian Customs Service
Version Control Information
 Version Number | 2 |
Release Date | December 2002 |
Further Information | Strategy and Policy, Government Services Division, Department of Treasury and Finance |
Phone | (+613) 868 32944 |
| vgpb@dtf.vic.gov.au |
