Indonesia: Final safeguard measure on imports of Wire of Iron/Non-Alloy Steel (plated with zinc)
Description
On January 21, 2010 the Government of Indonesia initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of Wire of Iron/Non-Alloy Steel (plated with zinc). On April 10, 2011 the definitive specific (retroactive) safeguard measure has been imposed.
Timetable specific duty:
- 23 March 2011 - 22 March 2012: Rp. 6,658/Kg
- 23 March 2012 - 22 March 2013: Rp. 5,643/Kg
- 23 March 2013 - 22 March 2014: Rp. 4,629/Kg
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: 07/06/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 23 Mar 2011
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
WTO Initiation Notes No:
G/SG/N/6/IDN/8
G/SG/N/6/IDN/8/Corr.1
G/SG/N/10/IDN/7
Government Response:
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