Department of Finance (DOFF) Receives application and determines whether or not the protest is proper in form and substance and whether documentary requirements are met. Application form (DOF Form No. 6: Dumping Protest) can be secured from its Revenue Operations Group Division. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Bureau of Import Services (BIS) Determines whether or not a prima facie case exists as to warrant initiation of a dumping investigation. Initiates an inquiry and, for purposes of determining whether or not provisional measures may be imposed, makes a preliminary finding of dumping. Tariff Commission Conducts formal investigation and, upon findings, submits report of findings and recommendations to Special Committee. Special Committee on Anti-Dumping Evaluates the report of the Tariff Commission and makes a decision as to whether or not there is dumping. Flowchart on Anti-Dumping Investigation See Annex C Commencement of Investigation Upon receipt of advice from the Secretary of Trade and Industry (the Secretary) by the Commission to conduct formal investigation. Nature of Investigation Administrative and fact-finding wherein the quantum of proof necessary is mere substantial evidence. Procedures of Investigation Flowchart for Procedures on Anti-Dumping Investigation (See Annex D) Outline of schedule of activities pursuant to the Commission Order No. 96 - 01 (See Annex E) Period of Investigation Ninety (90) working days from receipt of the advice; and sixty (60) working days, thereafter, to prepare report of findings and recommendation. Motu Propio Termination No industry support. De minimis dumping margin (company-based) - Less than 2% of export price Negligible volume of dumped imports (country-based) - Individual less than 3% of imports of like articles - Aggregate not greater than 7% of the total imports of like articles. Negligible injury. Fees Costs of investigation P 5,000.00 Costs of other documents (excluding transcript of public hearing) per page P 1.50