Argentina: Initiation of antidumping investigation on certain plastic products from Chile.
Description
On 31 May 2012, the Government of Argentina initiated an antidumping investigation on plates, sheets, foil, strip, and self-adhesive, unprinted plastic products from Chile.
This investigation was requested by the Argentinean enterprise Avery Dennison de Argentina S.R.L
The products subject to investigation are classified under the following items of the MERCOSUR Harmonized System: 3919.10.00, 3919.90.00, 4811.41.10 and 4811.41.90
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| 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? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered: 04/06/2012
Implemented: No
Date of inception:
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
Resolución 55/2012 available at: http://www.iqom.com.mx/documents/0512/BO%204%20jun.doc
Government Response:
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