13 January 2000

Inquiry No.: NQ-99-002 — Certain Concrete Reinforcing Bar Originating in or Exported from The Republic of Cuba, The Republic of Korea and The Republic of Turkey

Finding

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 Deputy Minister of National Revenue of a preliminary determination dated September 14, 1999, and the issuance by the Commissioner, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, of a final determination dated December 13, 1999, respecting the dumping in Canada of hot-rolled deformed carbon or low-alloy steel concrete reinforcing bar in straight lengths or coils, originating in or exported from the Republic of Cuba, the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Turkey.

Pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal hereby finds that the dumping in Canada of the aforementioned goods originating in or exported from the Republic of Cuba, the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Turkey has caused material injury to the domestic industry.

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 importation have not been met.

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13 January 2000

Expiry No.: LE-99-006 — Photo Albums with Self-Adhesive Leaves, Imported together or Separately and Self-Adhesive Leaves, originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines

Notice

On October 22, 1999, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal issued Notice of Expiry No. LE-99-006 relating to the aforementioned order. Review No. RR-94-006 continued, without amendment, the finding of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on January 2, 1991, in Inquiry No. NQ-90-003 and its order of September 4, 1990, in Review No. RR-89-012. The latter review: (1) continued, without amendment, the finding of the Canadian Import Tribunal on November 3, 1987, in Inquiry No. CIT-5-87; (2) continued, without amendment, the finding of the Canadian Import Tribunal on February 14, 1986, in Inquiry No. CIT-10-85; (3) continued, with amendment, the finding of the Canadian Import Tribunal on April 26, 1985, in Inquiry No. CIT-18-84; and (4) continued, with amendment, the order of the Canadian Import Tribunal on August 24, 1984, in Review No. R-3-84. The latter review continued the finding of the Anti-dumping Tribunal on January 24, 1975, in Inquiry No. ADT-4-74.

Pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act, findings of injury and the associated special protection in the form of anti-dumping duties expire in five years from the date of the last order or finding unless a review is initiated.

No request has been received by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal in support of a review and continuation of the said order.

Please be advised that, pursuant to subsection 76(5) of the Special Import Measures Act, the order will expire on August 24, 2000.