Anti-dumping specialists utilising over 25 years of operational, policy and advocacy experience.

Welcome to J. Bracic & Associates, your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of the Australian trade remedy system.

As a boutique consulting firm, we specialise in delivering tailored, expert solutions to businesses facing issues related to dumping and subsidies.

With a deep commitment to ensuring our clients thrive in competitive markets, we bring years of experience, strategic insight, and personalised service to every engagement.

At J. Bracic & Associates, we pride ourselves on being more than just advisors. We are advocates for your success, providing clarity and confidence in an ever-evolving global trade landscape.

JOHN BRACIC
(BA ECON)

  • 10 years operational and 4 years policy experience  with the Anti-Dumping Commission
  • 11 years experience representing clients in dumping/subsidy inquiries
  • Australian Government representative at WTO Anti-Dumping Technical Group

GARY KLINTWORTH
(LLB, LLM(IntLaw), PhD

  • First Secretary Australian Commission Hong Kong
  • Member Appeals Tribunal (RRT)
  • Senior Research Fellow North East Asia Program (ANU)

Our Mission

At J.Bracic & Associates, our mission is to empower businesses and industries to succeed in a fair and competitive global marketplace.

We are dedicated to providing expert trade remedy solutions that protect our clients from the adverse effects of unfair trade practices, such as dumping and subsidies.

With a focus on precision, integrity, and advocacy, we strive to level the playing field for exporters, importers, and local producers alike, ensuring their voices are heard and their interests safeguarded.

Through personalised service and deep expertise, we aim to transform complex trade challenges into opportunities for growth and resilience.

Our Promise

 

We promise to be your unwavering ally in navigating the intricacies of trade remedy actions. At J.Bracic & Associates, you can count on us to deliver:

Tailored Expertise: We bring over 24 years of specialised knowledge to every case, customising our strategies to meet your unique needs and goals.

Relentless Advocacy: We stand by your side, tirelessly representing your interests to secure fair outcomes in trade investigations and beyond.

Clarity and Confidence: We simplify the complex, providing clear guidance and actionable solutions that empower you to make informed decisions.

Results That Matter: Whether it’s minimising duties, protecting market access, or defending local production, we commit to achieving tangible, impactful results for your business.

Our promise is simple: to combine the agility of a boutique firm with the sophistication of top-tier consulting, delivering exceptional service and lasting value to every client we serve.

Exporters

At J.Bracic & Associates, we understand the unique challenges exporters face when navigating trade remedy actions, such as anti-dumping or countervailing duty investigations. Our specialised expertise and hands-on approach are designed to protect your interests, minimise risks, and ensure your continued success in competitive international markets.

We are more than just consultants. We’re a partner committed to leveling the playing field. With over 25 years of experience in trade remedy matters, we bring the insight and dedication needed to turn complex challenges into opportunities. 

Here’s how we can support you as an exporter:
1. Strategic guidance through investigationsWhen your products are subject to a trade remedy investigation, we provide end-to-end support. From analyzing the allegations of dumping or subsidies to preparing detailed responses for questionnaires, we ensure your data is presented accurately and persuasively to authorities. Our goal is to reduce the likelihood of unfavorable duties or penalties.
2. Verification preparation and supportTrade authorities often conduct on-site or remote verifications to validate your submitted data. We work closely with you to prepare for these processes, ensuring your financial records, production costs, and export pricing are well-documented and defensible. Our team can even assist during verification visits to address any questions in real-time.
3. Minimising duty exposureWe leverage our deep understanding of trade remedy laws and methodologies to develop strategies that minimize your duty liability. This includes reviewing pricing structures, cost allocations, and market conditions to present the strongest possible case for fair treatment under Australian or international trade rules.
4. Drafting submissions and advocacyOur firm excels at crafting compelling submissions to trade authorities, articulating your position with clarity and precision. Whether it’s challenging flawed calculations, rebutting claims of injury to domestic industries, or highlighting procedural errors, we advocate on your behalf to influence investigation outcomes in your favor.
5. Market access protectionTrade remedy actions can threaten your ability to compete in key markets. We help you preserve access by identifying alternative strategies, such as appealing decisions, negotiating undertakings, or exploring exemptions where applicable. Our proactive approach keeps your export channels open and viable.
6. Tailored advice for your businessEvery exporter is unique, and so are the challenges you face. We provide customized advice based on your industry, export destinations, and product lines. Whether you’re a small supplier or a large-scale manufacturer, we adapt our services to fit your needs, offering practical solutions that align with your business goals.

Our Services

Importers

We recognise that importers play a critical role in keeping markets competitive and consumers well-served. When faced with trade remedy actions, importers can encounter significant disruptions, higher costs, supply chain challenges, and regulatory scrutiny. Our firm is here to provide expert guidance, protect your interests, and help you navigate these complexities with confidence.

With over 25 years of experience, J.Bracic & Associates is your trusted ally in overcoming the hurdles of importing in a regulated world. We combine deep expertise with a client-first mindset to deliver results that keep your business competitive. 

Here’s how we support importers:

1. Navigating investigation processesTrade remedy investigations can impose unexpected burdens on importers. We assist by preparing and reviewing questionnaire responses, ensuring your import data—such as pricing, volumes, and supplier details—is accurately represented. Our meticulous approach helps avoid missteps that could lead to higher duties.
2. Support during verificationWhen trade authorities request verification of your import records, we’re by your side. We help you compile the necessary documentation, from invoices to contracts, and prepare you for scrutiny of your sourcing and pricing practices. Our team ensures you’re ready to demonstrate compliance and fairness in your operations.
3. Reducing duty impactsDuties can erode your profitability and competitiveness. We work to minimize your exposure by analyzing the investigation’s methodology, challenging inflated dumping margins, or advocating for exclusions where applicable. Our strategies aim to keep your costs manageable and your business thriving.
4. Crafting persuasive submissionsImporters often have a unique perspective in trade remedy cases, and we make sure your voice is heard. We draft submissions that highlight your role in the market, rebut claims of injury to domestic industries, and argue for outcomes that preserve your ability to import efficiently and affordably.
5. Safeguarding supply chainsTrade actions can jeopardize your relationships with suppliers and customers. We help you maintain stability by exploring options like duty refunds, negotiating with exporters for price adjustments, or identifying alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate risks and ensure continuity.
6. Personalised solutions for your needsEvery importer faces distinct challenges, whether you’re bringing in niche goods or high-volume commodities. We tailor our services to your specific circumstances, offering practical advice that aligns with your business model and market demands. From small enterprises to large distributors, we’ve got you covered.

Local Industry

At J.Bracic & Associates, we’re passionate about supporting local industries in trade remedy investigations. When unfair trade practices like dumping or subsidisation threaten your market share and profitability, our firm steps in with expert solutions to level the playing field. We’re here to defend your interests, strengthen your position, and ensure your voice shapes the outcome of trade actions.

Here’s how we assist local producers:

1. Building a strong case for protectionWe help you demonstrate the impact of dumped or subsidized imports on your business. From gathering evidence of material injury—such as lost sales, reduced prices, or declining profits—to preparing detailed applications for trade remedy investigations, we ensure your case is robust and compelling to authorities.
2. Questionnaire and data supportTrade investigations require precise, well-documented submissions. We assist in compiling and analyzing your production costs, sales data, and market trends, transforming complex information into clear, persuasive arguments that highlight the need for remedial action against unfair imports.
3. Verification readinessWhen authorities audit your operations to verify claims of injury or production capacity, we prepare you every step of the way. We ensure your records are organized and defensible, and we can support you during verification visits to address questions and reinforce your case.
4. Advocacy through submissionsOur firm excels at drafting submissions that articulate your perspective as a local producer. Whether it’s proving the causal link between imports and injury or countering arguments from exporters and importers, we advocate forcefully to secure duties or measures that protect your industry.
5. Maximising trade remedy outcomesWe work to ensure the remedies—such as anti-dumping or countervailing duties—are appropriately calculated and enforced. By scrutinizing investigation methodologies and challenging inaccuracies, we help achieve outcomes that restore fair competition and safeguard your bottom line.
6. Tailored strategies for your industryEvery local producer is unique, and we customize our approach to fit your specific goods, market dynamics, and challenges. Whether you’re a small manufacturer or a major player, we provide practical, industry-specific advice to bolster your resilience against unfair trade practices.

Our experience

STEELAluminium Zinc Coil (GL)
Galvanised Coil (GI)
Grinding Balls
Grinding Mill Liners
Hot Rolled Coil
Lintels
Merchant Bar
Plate
Precision Pipe & Tube
Railway Wheels
Reinforcing Bar (DBIC/DBIL)
Steel Pipe and Tube (CHS/RHS/SHS)
Round Steel Bars
Steel Pipe and Tube (CHS/RHS/SHS)
Steel Strapping
Wind Towers
Wire Rod
CHEMICALS & PLASTICS2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid
Ammonium Nitrate
Concrete underlay film
Geosynthetic Clay Liners
High Density Polyethylene
Linear Low Density Polyethylene
Quicklime
Sodium Bicarbonate
TIMBER & PAPERA4 Copy Paper
Greyback Cartonboard
Plywood
Structural Timber
Toilet Paper
FOODCanned Mushrooms
Canned Pineapple
Canned Tomatoes
Canned Mushrooms
Dried Currants
Olive Oil
ALUMINIUMAluminium Extrusions
Aluminium Micro-extrusions
Aluminium Road Wheels
OTHERBrandy
Clear Float Glass
Clear Laminated Glass
Copper Tube
Electric Cables
Mobile Garbage Bins
Power Transformers
Resealable Can End Closures
Steel Pallet Racking Systems
Washing Machines

Our Clients

AUSTRALIAAusStar Holdings
Australian Steel Traders
Blanco Australia
Bao Australia
Can Makers Institute of Aust.
Clenergy Australia
Commercial Metals Co.
Cromford Group
Donhad
Duferco International
Global Procurement
Irwin Packaging
Jackaroo Paper
Jay’s Synthetic Grass
Leo’s Imports & Distributors
Lunar Metal Trading
McNab Building Services
Macsteel International
Martogg Group
Megastone Aluminium
Minmetals Australia
Noble Steel Australia
Panasia Australia
Red-Door Asia Pacific
RPG Australia
Southern Steel Group
Steelforce Australia
Stemcor Australia
UTP Australia
Vincent Buda & Co.
Zhenfa Australia
CHINAAll Glass (Suqian)
Angang Steel
Beijing Xingtai Steel Weldmesh & Tech. 
Baoshan Iron & Steel
Baosteel Zhanjiang Iron & Steel 
Baowu Group Echeng Iron and Steel
Baowu Group MTM Rail Transit Materials Tech. 
Changzhou Tianhyue Storage Equipment 
Clenergy (Xiamen) Tech 
Dalian Steelfore Hi-Tech 
Foshan City SanShui YongYa Aluminium 
Foshan Lvqiang Metal Product 
Foshan Minghua Doors & Windows Aluminium 
Foshan Shunde Beijiao Jiawei Aluminium
Fujian Fenan Aluminium 
Fujian Longyan Lianfa Aluminium 
Fujian Yongchun Shuangheng Aluminium 
Goldpro New Materials 
Golden Aluminium Group
Guangdong Jiahua Aluminium 
Guangdong Nanfang Aluminium 
Guangdong Xingfa Aluminium 
Hunan Valin Lian Yuan Iron & Steel
Hunan Valin Xiangtan Iron & Steel 
Jiangsu Jingtai Glass 
Jiangsu NOVA Logistics System 
Jiangsu Shagang Group
Jiangsu Yonggang Group
Jiangyin Xingcheng Magotteaux Steel Balls
Jiangyin Zongcheng Steel
Jinhua Hongtuo Metal Product
Ningbo Qixin Solar Electrical Appliance
Panasia Aluminium Group
Panasia Enterprises (Nanyang)
Penglai Dajin Offshore Heavy Industry
Qingyuan City Huanan Copper & Aluminium
Shandong Shiheng Special Steel
Shandong Iraeta Heavy Industry Stock
Shanghai Meishan Iron & Steel
Sheng Yu Steel
Suzhou Suxin Special Steel
Tianjin Tiankang Metal Products
Walter Hardware Wire Mesh Products
Yongkang Vincent Import & Export
Zenith Steel Group
Zhejiang Hailiang
KOREADaehan Steel
Dongkuk Coated Metal
Dongkuk Steel Mill
HiSteel
KG Dongbu Steel
Korea Petrochemical Ind.
Kukje Steel
Nungwon Metal Industries
Prosperity Tieh Enterprise
TAIWANChina Steel Corp.
Chung Hung Steel
Dragon Steel Corp.
Feng Hsin Steel
Fortune Electric
Power Steel
Synn Industrial
Ta Fong Steel
Ursine Steel
Wei Chih Steel
ITALYAR Industrie Alimentari SpA
Calispa SpA
Conserve Dora SRL
Perano Enrico & Figli S.P.A
PMC SRL
INDONESIAPT Great Giant Pineapple
PT Gunung Raja Paksi
PT Master Steel
THAILANDMillcon Steel
Pacific Pipe
Prime Products Industrial
Saha Thai Steel Pipe
Siam Yamato Steel
Tata Steel Manufacturing
VIETNAMChina Steel Sumikin Vietnam
East Asia Aluminium
Global Vietnam Aluminium
Hailiang (Vietnam) Copper
Hoa Phat Binh Duong Steel Pipe
Hoa Phat Da Nang Steel Pipe
Hoa Phat Hai Duong Steel 
Ho Phat Long An Steel Pipe
Ho Phat Steel One Member
Hoa Phat Steel Pipe
Hoa Phat Steel Sheet
Hoa Sen Group
Sam Hwan Vina
VAS Group
Vina Kyoei Steel
UAEAjmal Steel Tubes & Pipes
KHK Scaffolding & Formwork
Universal Tube & Pipe
Universal Tube & Plastics
OTHERAlliance Steel (M) Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)
Alpine Pipe Manufacturing (Malaysia)
Brilliance Steel (New Zealand)
Far East Machinery (Malaysia)
Genpacco Inc (Philippines)
International Paper do Brasil (Brazil)
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd (Malaysia)
RD2 International (New Zealand)
Sylvamo do Brasil (Brazil)
Turkish Steel Exporyters Assoc. (Turkey)
Utkarsh Tube & Pipes (India)
TURKEYÇolakoglu Metalurji A.S.
Diler Demir Celik Endustri ve Ticaret 
Kroman Çelik Sanayii A.Ş.
Turkish Steel Exporyters Assoc. (Turkey)

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