Normally cases begin after a dumping petition is filed by an industry (major producers or relevant organizations) producing the dumped products or similar products. Petitions are usually filed with the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC), which decides whether to initiate an antidumping investigation after review of evidence provided by applicants and consultation with the State Economic and Trade Commission (SETC). If an antidumping investigation is initiated, a public notice should be given to the affected and interested parties.
