Peru: Initiation of antidumping investigation on imports of cotton denim fabrics originating from China
Description
On 27 Jan 2011 the Peruvian authorities initiated an antidumping investigation concerning of cotton denim fabric containing less than 85% of cotton by weight, mixed mainly or solely with synthetic or man-made fibres, weighing over 200 g/m2, originating in the Republic of China.
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: 01/09/2011
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 24 Jan 2011
Duration: 6 months
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
INDECOPI Peru - Resolution 010-2011/CFD-INDECOPI
INDECOPI Bulletin: http://www.indecopi.gob.pe/repositorioaps/0/5/bol/boletin_dumping_y_subs...
Magazine AEmpresarial http://www.aempresarial.com/web/solicitud_nl.php?id=132450
Government Response:
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