EPR 185 - Polyvinyl chloride homopolymer resin from Japan, USA

Goods subject to measures

PVC is a white free flowing powder that is used in combination with other chemicals to produce a variety of products. PVC is sold to a range of processors who extrude, inject, mould or blow mould the PVC to make a wide variety of goods. The major end-use of PVC based products is in the building and construction sector (e.g. pipes and fittings, cables, house cladding, gutters, down pipes, flooring and window frames). PVC based products are also used in packaging, upholstery and domestic appliances.

For clarification, the goods subject to the measures do not include PVC compounds, pastes or emulsion grades.

Public record documents

The public record for REP 185 includes non-confidential versions of documents such as the application, submissions, questionnaire responses, ITRB visit reports and letters when available.

Key dates

Contacts for this investigation

Case manager: Tel (02) 6245 5434

Fax: (02) 6275 6990

Email: tmops1@customs.gov.au

Mailing address:

Director Operations 1

International Trade Remedies Branch

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

Customs House

5 Constitution Avenue

CANBERRA ACT 2601