EC: Extension of definitive antidumping duty on imports of biodiesel originating in the US
Description
On 5 May 2011 the European Commission announced an extension of definitive antidumping duty concerning imports of biodiesel originating in the US and to imports of biodiesel consigned from Canada.
By regulation No 193/2009 imposed a provisional antidumping duty on imports of biodiesel originating in the US.
For dumping margins, see source.
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: 5 May 2011
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
EU Official Journal:
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:122:0012...
Government Response:
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