5/21/2009
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Russia Initiates Antidumping Investigation on Fasteners From All Countries

The Russian Federation of Ministry of Industry & Trade has initiated an antidumping investigation on imported steel bolts and nuts from all countries.

Fastener+Fixing magazine reported the “special protective investigation reflects concern over the increase in imports of steel bolts and steel nuts to the Russian Federation customs territory and was made in response to representations from two Russian enterprises – MMK-Metiz and Severstal-Metiz.

The investigation will cover the following fastener ranges:

* Steel bolts from M6 to M30 diameter inclusive, with or without nuts or washers, in different strength grades, and plated or not plated.

* Steel nuts thread diameters from M5 to M30 inclusive of various strength grades, plated or not.

* Steel spring washers from M6 to M42 diameter, plated or not.

The Russian manufacturing association Rosmetiz confirmed the investigation to F+F.

The product ranges correspond to foreign tariff codes used by the Russian Federation since 2007: 7318 15 810 0; 7318 15 890 0; 7318 15 900 9; 7318 16 910 0; 7318 16 990 0; and 7318 21 000 9.

The investigation will not cover automotive fasteners or parts or sub-assemblies.

The investigation is not limited to any specific country of origin and it was authorized by order #393 of the Ministry of Industry & Trade on May 7, 2009, and commenced on May 14.

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