The Regulations Governing the Implementation of the Imposition of Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties Article 19

With respect to the investigation of the case, the competent authority shall:1. request the applicant and the known interested parties to respond to the questionnaire, or to provide relevant information;2. conduct an appropriate investigation of the relevant evidence and information presented in writing by the applicant and the interested parties;3. where necessary, send officers to conduct an investigation at the premises of the domestic importers or producers of the like product, the foreign producers or exporters; and4. where necessary, notify the applicant or the known interested parties to present their opinions, or accept the requests with reasons made by the applicant or the interested parties to express their opinions.When the questionnaire is delivered to the foreign producers or exporters pursuant to the first subparagraph of the preceding paragraph, the foreign producers or exporters shall be given at least 30 days to reply from the day of receipt. Any requests with reasons for an extension of the above period may be granted where necessary.