Argentina: Antidumping duty against imports of printing ink from Brazil
Description
On July 16, 2009 Argentina opened an antidumping investigation against imports of printing ink from Brazil.
On August 19 2010, the Government of Argentina announced the continuance of a dumping investigation, initiated in July, against imports of printing ink from Brazil. No provisionary measures were imposed. The investigation was extended 17 July 2010.
The definitive measures were imposed on 17 January 2011 - an antidumping duty of 32.08 percent.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
On July 16, 2009 Argentina opened a dumping investigation against imports of printing ink from Brazil.
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | Don't know |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | Don't Know |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | Don't Know |
| Was such evidence identified? | Don't Know |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | Don't Know |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | Don't Know |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | Don't Know |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | Don't Know |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? | Don't Know |
Date Discovered: 24/08/2009
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 17 Jan 2011
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
As reported by Antidumpingpublishing.com.
Ministry of Industry:
http://www.infoleg.gov.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/155000-159999/155545/no...
and
http://www.infoleg.gov.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/170000-174999/170873/no...
WTO document G/ADP/N/216/ARG
Government Response:
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