India: Initiation of antidumping investigation concerning azodicarbonamide originating from or exported from China
Description
On 16 April 2010, the government of India initiated an anti-dumping investigation against imports from China that fall under the category "blowing agent of foaming agent".
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: 16 Apr 2010
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
Initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Azodicarbonamide (ADC) originating in or exported from China PR
No. 14/7/2010- DGAD -
16th April, 2010
http://www.antidumpingpublishing.com/uploaded/documents/2010/India%20-%20Azodicarbonamide%20(initiation).pdf
Government Response:
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