Article 19. Features of the application of compensation duties

In exceptional cases, but not earlier than after sixty days after the beginning of the investigation, if the information is obtained evidence of the presence of imports of subsidized goods and caused by the import of such goods serious damage or threat of causing serious damage to the industry of the economy prior to its completion, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the basis of the preliminary conclusion of the authorized body may take a decision on the use of temporary compensation duties.

If by the results of the investigation by the authorized body no serious damage or threat of causing serious damage to the sector of the economy due to the import of subsidized goods is found, the paid amount of temporary compensation fee shall be refunded to the payer in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation for the return of customs duties.

If the compensation duty is applied in an amount less than the provisional compensation duty, the difference shall be returned to the payer in the manner prescribed by law for the return of customs duties.

If the compensation duty is applied in an amount greater than the provisional compensation duty, the difference is not levied from the payer.

Compensation duties cannot be appliedin relation to the product, released into free circulation until the date of the beginning of the investigation, not can apply.

Compensation duty shall be applied regardless of the collection of taxes and other mandatory payments established by law.