Mexico: Initiation of antidumping investigation on poultry cuts and offal, fresh, chilled or frozen from the U.S.
Description
On February 9, 2011, the Government of Mexico initiated an antidumping investigation on poultry cuts and offal, fresh, chilled or frozen from the United States of America.
The investigation was requested by Bachoco, S.A. de C.V. ("Bachoco"), Productos Agropecuarios de Tehuacán, S.A. de C.V. (Patsa) and Buenaventura Grupo Pecuario, S.A. de C.V. ("Buenaventura"). These three Mexican enterprises account for over 25% of Mexico's production of poultry cuts and offal.
The products subject to investigation are classified under the following items of Mexico's Harmonized System: 0207.13.03 and 0207.14.04.
In accordance with the Mexican legislation, 90 days after the initiation of the investigation the authorities must issue a preliminary determination: (a) adopting preliminary antidumping duties, (b) announcing the continuance of the investigation without imposing preliminary duties or (c) concluding the investigation due to lack of evidence.
In all cases, 210 days after the initiation of the procedures the Mexican authorities must issue a final determination. Through this decision, the Government will announce if this kind of products from the U.S. will face final antidumping duties.
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: 9 Feb 2011
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
Secretaría de Economía: http://www.iqom.com.mx/documents/0211/SEC020811.pdf
Government Response:
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