India: Preliminary findings in the antidumping investigation on Circular Weaving Machines (having six or more shuttles for weaving PP/HDPE Fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cms) originating in China
Description
On May 18, 2009 India intiated antidumping investigation on Circular Weaving Machines (having six or more shuttles for weaving PP/HDPE Fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cms) originating in China.
On April 12, 2010 provisional duties of 22.08 percent were imposed.
On February 16, 2011 the Designated Authority of the Government of India published its preliminary findings of antidumping investigations on imports of Circular Weaving Machines having six or more shuttles for weaving PP/HDPE Fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cms. originating in or exported from China PR. The duty imposed is US$ 1193 per machine.
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? | Don't know |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | Don't Know |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | Don't Know |
| Was such evidence identified? | Don't Know |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | Don't Know |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | Don't Know |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | Don't Know |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | Don't Know |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? | Don't Know |
Date Discovered: 24/08/2009
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 12 Apr 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
As reported by: Bown, Chad P. (2009) “Global Antidumping Database,” [Version 5.0, July], available at www.brandeis.edu/~cbown/global_ad/
Preliminary Findings, Dated the 16th February 2010
Subject: Preliminary findings of Anti-dumping investigations on imports of Circular Weaving Machines having six or more shuttles for weaving PP/HDPE Fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cms. originating in or exported from China PR.
http://www.antidumpingpublishing.com/uploaded/documents/2010/India%20-%20Circular%20Weaving%20Machines%20(prelim).pdf
See WTO document G/ADP/N/216/IND
Government Response:
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