Laws of the People's Republic of China

Ministry of Commerce

Ministry of Commerce Announcement No.15 2006 on Preliminary Arbitration on Polybutylene Terephthalate Resin (PBT)

[2006] No. 15

Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement on June 6, 2005 to start an anti-dumping investigation on the imported Polybutylene Terephthalate Resin (PBT, PBTP or PTMP for short) originating from Japan and Taiwan region (hereinafter referred to as the investigated products).

In accordance with Article 24 of Anti-dumping Regulations of People's Republic of China, Ministry of Commerce made the preliminary arbitration that dumping of the investigated products had taken place, which had caused material injury to China's industry and there was a casual relationship between the dumping and the injury.

The Polybutylene Terephthalate Resin (PBT, PBTP or PTMP for short) is listed under No. 39079900 in Import and Export Tariffs of General Administration of Customs of PRC. Reinforced or modified PBT under the item is not included.

In accordance with Article 28 and 29 of Anti-dumping Regulations of People's Republic of China, Ministry of Commerce decided to take anti-dumping measures by deposit in security as of March 22, 2006.

Deposit in security rates are as follows:

Companies of Taiwan Region:

1.

Chang Chun Plastics Co.,Ltd: 12.78%

2.

All others: 17.31%

Companies of Japan: 17.31%

The relevant interested parities could apply written comments, with related evidence, to Ministry of Commerce for consideration within 20 days as of the date this announcement is issued.

Appendix: Ministry of Commerce Preliminary Arbitration on Anti-dumping Investigation on Imported Polybutylene Terephthalate Resin (PBT, PBTP or PTMP for short) Originating from Japan and Taiwan region (omitted)

Ministry of Commerce

March 22, 2006