EC: Definitive antidumping duty on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film originating in India
Description
On 13 May 2011 the European Commission imposed a definitive antidumping duty concerning imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film originating in India. The dumping margins vary from 3,7 % to 29,3 % (see source).
According to the EC, an expiry of the countervailing duty on PET film originating in India, on 9 March 2011, required an adjustment of antidumping duty rates.
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: 13 May 2011
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
EU Official Journal:
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:129:0001...
Government Response:
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