Brazil: Initiation of antidumping investigation on imports of plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of poly (ethylene terephthalate) from Arab Emirates States, Turkey and Mexico
Description
On November 23rd 2010, through its Secretary of Foreign Trade (SECEX), Brazil made public its decision to initiate an antidumping investigation on the imports of plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of poly (ethylene terephthalate) from United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Mexico.
This product is classified under the codes 3920.62.19, 3920.62.91 e 3920.62.99 of Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM).
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
The Decision to initiate the antidumping investigation was taken on the basis of the elements of proof and analysis contained in the Technical Report of SECEX No 19, of September 20th 2010, prepared by the Commercial Defense Department (DECOM) from SECEX, Investigation Process Nº MDIC/SECEX 52000.004266/2010-13. It was decided that the Report contained sufficient evidence to prove the existence of dumping, injury and causal link.
| 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 |
Date Discovered: 23/11/2010
Implemented: No
Date of inception: 23 Nov 2010
Duration: 12 months
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
Circular Nº 53 of November 19, 2010- http://www.mdic.gov.br//arquivos/dwnl_1290517763.pdf.
Government Response: The government issued the measure.
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