EC: Initiation of antidumping investigation concerning imports of certain woven and/or stiched glass fibre fabrics originating in China
Description
On 28 July 2011 the European Commission announced initiation of antidumping investigation concerning imports of certain woven and/or stitched glass fibre fabrics originating in China.
Glass Fibre Fabrics Defense Coalition, which covers more than 25% of the total EU production of certain woven and/or stitched glass fibre fabrics, lodged the complain on 16 June 2011.
The product under investigation falls under product codes 7019 39 00, 7019 40 00 and 7019 90 99.
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: No
Date of inception:
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain woven and/or stitched glass fibre fabrics originating in the People's Republic of China
(2011/C 222/12):
http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/2011/july/tradoc_148097.init.en.C2...
Government Response:
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