Find out how to access the system
Apply for anti-dumping or countervailing duties
Australian producers of goods may apply for anti-dumping or countervailing duties. They can do this if they consider that dumped or subsidised imports are causing, or threatening to cause, material injury to an Australian industry producing like goods.
Your application must include information and evidence supporting the claims and have sufficient support from the Australian industry. The commission offers a pre-application service to explain the process.
Apply for an anti-circumvention inquiry
Circumvention occurs when exporters or importers use practices that avoid the full effect or payment of existing dumping or countervailing duties. This may include slightly modifying goods, assembling parts in Australia or another country, exporting goods through a third country, or arrangements between exporters.
Australian producers of like goods may apply for an anti-circumvention inquiry. If we find circumvention, the minister may amend the existing duty notice. For example, by extending it to different goods, exporters or countries.
Request a safeguard inquiry
The process for requesting a safeguard inquiry is different from applying for anti-dumping or countervailing measures.
The minister decides whether to refer a safeguard inquiry to the Commissioner of the Australian Trade Remedies Commission. We conduct a safeguard inquiry only after the minister refers it to the commissioner. If you have concerns about increased imports and want the Australian Government to consider referring a safeguard inquiry, read the guidance below.
Lodge a submission to an anti-dumping or countervailing case
Australian producers, importers, exporters, foreign governments and other interested parties can provide information and views during an anti-dumping or countervailing case. We consider relevant submissions when making findings and recommendations.
We publish public submissions on the electronic public record for the case.
Read the Dumping and Subsidy Manual
The commission’s Dumping and Subsidy Manual explains how Australia’s anti-dumping and countervailing system works and how we conduct investigations. It sets out the legislative framework, principles and practices we normally follow.
The manual promotes a consistent approach to findings and decisions, but it is not a mandatory set of instructions. We consider each case on its facts and in line with the legislation.
Appeal an anti-dumping decision
You can request that the Anti-Dumping Review Panel review certain decisions of the minister and the Commissioner of the Australian Trade Remedies Commission.
Applicants must apply in writing within 30 days of the notification of a reviewable decision.
