Colombia: Initiation of antidumping investigation on certain type of aluminum profiles, sheets and strips from China and Venezuela.
Description
On August 5, 2011, the Government of Colombia initiated an antidumping investigation on aluminum profiles, sheets and strips from China and Venezuela.
This investigation was requested by the Colombian enterprises Aluminio Nacional – Alúmina, Aluminio Reynolds Santo Domingo S.A. and Metalmecánica de Aluminio Emma y Cía. S.A.
The products subject to investigation are classified under the following items of the Colombian Harmonized Tariff: 7604.21.00.00, 7604.29.10.00, 7604.29.20.00, 7608.10.90.00, 7608.20.00.00, 7606.92.90.00, 7606.92.30.00, 7606.91.90.00 and 7606.11.00.00.
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: 05/08/2011
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 5 Aug 2011
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
Resolución 458/2011 available at: http://www.iqom.com.mx/documents/0811/DO%20Col%205ago11%20inv%20AD%20alu...
Government Response:
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