Anti-dumping and Countervailing Program

Wood Venetian Blinds and Slats - Notice of Preliminary Determination

Ottawa, February 19, 2004

On February 19, 2004, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency made a preliminary determination of dumping, pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting wood venetian blinds and slats originating in or exported from Mexico and the People's Republic of China. As of today, provisional duty of 120 per cent will be imposed on the subject goods imported into Canada.

Additional information about this investigation will be available in a Statement of Reasons that will be available within 15 days on the CBSA Web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/menu-eng.html.

Contacts:
Michel Desmarais   (613) 954-7188
Hugh Marcil   (613) 941-6340
Mary Yarn-Donais   (613) 952-9025