Argentina: Termination without duties of an antidumping investigation on polypropylene yarns from Brazil
Description
On December 28 2010, the Government of Argentina announced the termination of an antidumping investigation concerning imports of polypropylene yarns originating from Brazil. No antidumping duties were imposed.
On February 16, 2010 Argentina initiated an antidumping investigation against imports of polypropylene yarns originating from Brazil "equal or higher than 167 decitex but of less than 5.800 decitex".
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: 29/12/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 28 Dec 2010
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
- Resolution 247/2010: http://www.infoleg.gov.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/175000-179999/177158/no...
As reported by Antidumpingpublishing.com
Resolution available in Spanish from:
http://www.antidumpingpublishing.com/uploaded/documents/2010/Argentina%20-%20polypropylene%20yarns%20(initiation).pdf
Government Response:
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