In their submissions to the USA’s top watchdog, the two enterprises clearly explained that their frozen Tra trademark catfish fillets were not exported to the US market during the period under inspection (from August 1, 2007 to July 31, 2008).

The documents also proved that the two enterprises have never entered into a joint venture with any other partners to export their products to the US during the reviewed period.

The two exporters have submitted documentary proof, establishing both the timeframe and the volume of the first shipments of frozen catfish fillets to enter the US market, as well as the dates their products were checked in or out of storehouses before reaching customers.

The DOC said they will make their preliminary results public 180 days from the start of inspections. The final decision will be announced 90 days after the publication of the preliminary results.