Russia: Anti-dumping duty on tubes from China
Description
The Government Decree # 402 from 8 May 2009 sets up an anti-dumping duty on tubes imported from China at 8 percent level until 31 December 2009. The measure is effective from 13 June 2009.
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? | Yes |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 13 Jun 2009
Duration: 6 months
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
The Government Decree # 402 from 8 May 2009 - http://www.rg.ru/2009/05/13/poshlina-dok.html
Government Response:
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