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KPPI Begins Safeguard Investigation on Imports of Imports of Wire Rod
17 February 2014

On January 17, 2014, Indonesian Safeguard Committee (KPPI) initiated Safeguard Investigation on imports of Wire Rod falling under HS code 7213.91.10.00, 7213.91.20.00, 7213.91.90.00, 7213.99.10, 7213.99.20, 7213.99.90.00 dan 7227.90.00.00.

Data from Central Statistic Agency showed an increasing trend of the imports of the product under investigation. 155,986 ton in 2009; 222,876 in 2010; 254,595 in 2011; 444,701 in 2012 and 379,430 until June 2013.

Petitioners for this case, PT. Ispat Indo and PT. Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk. claimed that they have suffered serious injury or threat of serious injury due to the increased imports.