PART 3Subsidisation

CHAPTER 1Introduction

Purpose of Part 319

1

The TRA is to determine, in accordance with paragraph 3 of Schedule 4 to the Act and this Part, whether goods that are imported into the United Kingdom are subsidised.

2

In carrying out that determination, the TRA must determine—

a

whether a countervailable subsidy within the meaning of paragraph 3 of Schedule 4 to the Act exists in relation to goods; and

b

the amount of the subsidy that is attributed to those goods.

3

For the purpose of paragraph (2)(a), the TRA must determine whether—

a

a subsidy exists in accordance with paragraph 3(3) of Schedule 4 to the Act and for the purpose of regulations 20 (meaning of financial contribution by a foreign authority) and 21 (benefit conferred); and

b

the subsidy is specific in accordance with regulation 22 (specificity).