On September 12, 2013, Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade decided to levy a four-month provisional anti-dumping duty on nylon filament yarn originating from the PRC, Thailand and Taiwan, effective from September 16. AllBright’s Beijing office advised Yiwu Huading Nylon Co., Ltd. (“Huading Nylon”) on the case and helped Huading Nylon to stand out as the only company to obtain a zero anti-dumping duty from Brazil. Other PRC companies under investigation all faced an anti-dumping levy, varying between US$237.86/ton to US$2,409.11/ton.

In addition, Brazil’s original announcement also indicated that Huading Nylon was the only manufacturer that obtained a zero anti-dumping duty among the 40-plus companies under investigation in the PRC, Thailand, and Taiwan

Huading Nylon is principally engaged in the research, development, production and distribution of nylon filament for commercial use. The company's products are primarily applied to such products including sports leisure garments, swim wears, high grade fashion garments, down jackets, suit back linings, high grade shirts, underwear, knitting socks, laces, mesh belts, carpets, beddings, as well as construction decoration products. The company distributes its products to both domestic markets and overseas markets.

Huading Nylon is experiencing rising demand in Brazil, with a surging market share since 2011. This recent legal victory is a testament to its “high-quality and cost effective” strategy, compared with its rivals’ low price strategy. The triumph is also expected to help Huading Nylon further consolidate and expand its leading position in overseas markets, including in Southeast Asia and South America, to achieve its goals on the international front.

AllBright has been at the forefront with respect to its international trade practice and advises numerous clients on such matters.