Argentina: Reference prices on imports of certain type of woven fabrics of cotton from diverse countries.
Description
On April 3, 2012, the Government of Argentina adopted reference prices applicable to the importation of certain type of woven fabrics of cotton from Brazil, China and other countries.
In accordance with the Argentinean legislation, once a reference price is established, when a good subject to such 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 lines of the MERCOSUR’s Harmonized System: 5211.12.00, 5211.20.20, 5211.32.00, 5211.39.00, 5211.42.10, 5211.42.90 and 5211.43.00.
These reference prices will enter into force on April 9, 2012.
The Global Trade Alert designates countries as affected trading partners whose bilateral trade with the implementing jurisdiction has exceeded the minimum threshold of USD 1 million in the year prior to the imposition of a measure. Therefore, the affected countries enumerated by the Argentine government may not overlap completely with those identified by the GTA.
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: 03/04/2012
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 9 Apr 2012
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Resolución General 3296 available at: http://www.iqom.com.mx/documents/0412/BO%203%20abr%204.doc
Government Response:
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