Argentina: Termination with duties of an anti-dumping investigation concerning tube or pipe fittings of iron or steel from Brazil and China
Description
On November 19, 2010, the Government of Argentina adopted antidumping duties of 143% against tube or pipe fittings of iron or steel from Brazil and 295% applicable to imports of these products from China
The antidumping investigation initiated on May 14, 2009, upon request of the Argentinean enterprise DEMA S.A. The products subject to this measure are classified under the following tariff codes of MERCOSUR’s common tariff: 7307.19.10 and 7307.19.90. The measure will be in effect for 5 years.
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: 19 Nov 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Resolución 202/2010 available at http://www.iqom.com.mx/documents/1110/DOF%2019%20nov%20AD.pdf
- Resolution 11/2009: http://www.infoleg.gov.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/155000-159999/159130/no...
Government Response:
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