Brazil: Initiation of antidumping investigation on refined copper tubes and pipes from China.
Description
On November 10, 2011, the Government of Brazil initiated an antidumping investigation on certain types of refined copper tubes and pipes from China.
This investigation was requested by the Associação Brasileira do Cobre (ABC).
The product subject to investigation is classified under the following items of the MERCOSUR´s Harmonized System: 7411.10.10 and 7411.10.90.
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: 10/11/2011
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 10 Nov 2011
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
Circular No. 56 available at: http://www.iqom.com.mx/documents/1011/Circular%20No%2055-%2010%20nov.pdf
Government Response:
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