China 'dumped' aluminium windows and doors in Australia, report finds

Key points

• Australia's Trade Remedies Commission has found Chinese aluminium windows and doors were dumped in the country, undercutting local prices and harming domestic manufacturers. From today, importers must lodge financial guarantees of between 5.3 and 73.3 per cent of product value.
• Experts warn the guarantees could raise construction costs. The commission estimates Chinese imports have cost the local industry about $350 million.
• The industry minister will make the final decision on whether duties are imposed, with final recommendations due by December 16.