2 August 2000

Inquiry No. NQ-2000-001

IN THE MATTER OF an inquiry, under section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting:

CERTAIN REFRIGERATORS, DISHWASHERS AND DRYERS ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND PRODUCED BY, OR ON BEHALF OF, WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, INC. AND WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Findings:

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, under the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, has conducted an inquiry following the issuance by the Commissioner of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (the Commissioner) of a preliminary determination dated April 3, 2000, and of a final determination dated June 30, 2000, respecting the dumping in Canada of certain top-mount electric refrigerators, electric household dishwashers and gas or electric laundry dryers originating in or exported from the United States of America and produced by, or on behalf of, White Consolidated Industries, Inc. and Whirlpool Corporation, their respective affiliates, successors and assigns.

Pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal hereby finds that:

1. the dumping in Canada of the aforementioned refrigerators has caused material injury to the domestic industry, excluding those:

- with a capacity of 18.5 cubic feet and above; or
- destined for use in the Habitat for Humanity Program;

2. the dumping in Canada of the aforementioned dishwashers has caused material injury to the domestic industry (Member Close dissenting), excluding those:

- with stainless steel interiors (tubs); or
- destined for use in the Habitat for Humanity Program; and

3. the dumping in Canada of the aforementioned dryers has caused material injury to the domestic industry (Member Close dissenting), excluding those:

- with controls at the front, removable tops and chassis designed to be stacked on top of washers; or
- destined for use in the Habitat for Humanity Program.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal also finds that the requirements of paragraph 42(1)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act with respect to massive dumping and of section 46 of the Special Import Measures Act with respect to an advice to the Commissioner regarding other allegedly dumped goods from the United States have not been met.