Argentina: Reference prices for imports of certain products

Measure #0576 | Published 2 Sep 2009 ▲

Description

In a variety of sectors, the Argentinian government has introduced reference prices for imported products from specified regions. Through consecutive notifications and starting in January 2009, the Argentine customs authority has regulated imports in sectors such as yarn and textiles, leather produce, glass, basic metals as well as in furniture and electronic equipment.

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? No
Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? No
Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? No
Was such evidence identified? No
Is such evidence publicly available? No
Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? No
Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? No
Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? No
Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? No

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Date Discovered: 03/09/2009

Implemented: Yes

Date of inception: 27 Jan 2009

GTA Evaluation: Red

Source:

Nota Externa 01/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (27 January 2009).

Nota Externa 02/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (27 January 2009).

Nota Externa 04/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (2 February 2009).

Nota Externa 05/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (6 February 2009).

Nota Externa 06/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (6 February 2009).

Nota Externa 08/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (5 February 2009).

Nota Externa 14/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (11 February 2009).

Nota Externa 20/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (3 March 2009).

Nota Externa 21/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (9 March 2009).

Nota Externa 24/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (17 March 2009).

Nota Externa 28/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (30 March 2009).

Nota Externa 33/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (21 April 2009).

Nota Externa 38/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (12 May 2009).

Nota Externa 47/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (5 June 2009).

Nota Externa 54/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (18 June 2009).

Nota Externa 57/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (1 July 2009).

Nota Externa 61/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (7 July 2009).

Nota Externa 65/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (14 July 2009).

Nota Externa 66/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (14 July 2009).

Nota Externa 70/2009 de la Dirección General de Aduanas. (14 July 2009).

Government Response:

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