Argentina: Reference prices on imports of certain type of plastic builder´s ware for bathrooms and kitchens from several Asian and Latin-American countries.
Description
On June 25, 2012, the Government of Argentina adopted reference prices applicable to the importation of certain type of plastic builder´s ware for bathrooms and kitchens from several Asian and Latin-American countries.
In accordance with the Argentinean legislation, when a good subject to reference prices is imported at a lower cost, the importer shall guarantee the difference between the reference price and the value declared at customs.
The products subject to this measure are classified under the following tariff line of the MERCOSUR’s Harmonized System: 3925.90.90.
These reference prices will enter into force on June 27, 2012.
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:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 25 Jun 2012
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Resolución General 3344 available at: http://www.iqom.com.mx/documents/0712/BO%2025%20jun.doc
Government Response:
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