U.S. proposes to launch investigations into some Chinese textiles

On July 20th, 2011, the American Textile Association proposed to the US International Trade Commission the investigation of textile fabrics and furniture components made from Chinese textiles. The specific applications for investigation include wide-width weave fabrics, chenille fabrics, Coated fabrics, chenille faux suede fabrics, and upholstery furniture are among the top five categories, involving billions of dollars. The U.S. Textile Chamber of Commerce advocates a special tariff of 125% on chenille fabrics exported from China and 75% on other fabrics. At present, this complaint has been rejected by the US International Trade Commission due to the existence of a wide range of products, incomplete evidence and data, and insufficient evidence and data to support claims concerning the surge in importation of investigation products. However, according to the communication between the Business Office of the Chinese Embassy in the United States and related lawyers in the United States, the possible responses from the US Textile Industry Association to the above issues are: First, ask the relevant law firm to assist in revising and improving the appeal form and submit the ** investigation application again; After analyzing the import and export data related to the products for which the survey was applied and the specific conditions of the U.S. industry, it was changed to a “double counter” investigation or other types of trade remedy investigations. The third was to no longer apply for a new trade remedy investigation after the withdrawal of the complaint. It is understood that the possibility of re-submitting complaints is relatively large.

Once the case is filed, the amount of money involved in Haining will reach 364 million U.S. dollars, accounting for 1/3 of the total exports to the United States. After getting relevant information on the foreign trade warning points of the sofa industry of Haining, the first-time emergency response mechanism was initiated. On the one hand, it strengthened contact with superior business departments and the China Textile Import & Export Chamber of Commerce to understand the latest developments in the incident. On the other hand, On the afternoon of the 28th, an early warning information conference was held inviting the city's home textile, sofa, and warp knitting industries to participate in the major exporting companies, industry associations, and relevant departments in the United States. At the meeting, the United States was notified of relevant incidents involving the investigation of Chinese textile decorative fabrics and furniture components and textile fabrics, and related industry associations, enterprises, and departments were required to take measures to actively respond.

First, industry associations should timely inform related companies of information in the industry, and strengthen contact and communication with higher-level industry associations, and organize training on the company's knowledgeable products, so as to enhance the company's awareness and confidence in responding. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen industry self-discipline and reduce low-cost vicious competition.

2. Enterprises with related products exported to the United States should contact and communicate with US buyers in a timely manner to understand the latest relevant information, and require US buyers to strengthen their lobbying work with the U.S. Textile Chamber of Commerce and related government departments in order to avoid cases being filed or After the meeting, some companies had contacted their U.S. purchasers overnight. Taking into account the importance of Chinese products, the U.S. distributors agreed to communicate with the U.S. associations and government agencies immediately and try to avoid the case. To mention or file a case, since the city's buyers in the United States are all large and medium-sized enterprises, their lobbying ability is strong and the situation is likely to develop toward the good side.) Second, we must establish a contingency plan for enterprises. For example, if the United States conducts dual anti-surveys, whether the company responds to the lawsuit, and responds in any form, these decisions must be made well in advance. They must maintain contact with the relevant law firms, and may hire some powerful companies. Foreign lawyers act as legal advisors, and they must do a good job of regulating the internal financial system and build a financial system that meets international standards. At the same time, regardless of whether the case is filed or not, companies must strive to increase the value of their exported products, actively explore emerging markets, and break down trade risks.

Third, the government and relevant departments should actively do a good job in service, information communication and release work, and give corresponding policy support. Taking into account the large number of companies involved in the case, Haining sofa industry early warning point will develop an emergency plan, if the case is filed, especially the launch of dual anti-survey, how to pass relevant information to each company, and do a good job in organizing the company Complaints and other related emergency measures.