Russia: Antidumping duty on flat-rolled products of stainless steel

Measure #1977 | Published 8 Dec 2010 ▲

Description

Based on the results of investigation Russia introduces a antidumping duty on imports of flat-rolled products of stainless steel (HS 7219, 7220) for 3 years from China (including Macao, Hong Kong and Taipei) at 29,9 - 39,1 percent, from the South Korea at 4,8 - 62,8 percent, from Brazil (21,1 percent), from the South Africa (33,3 percent). The duty is in place from 26 December 2010.

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?

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Date Discovered:

Implemented: Yes

Date of inception: 26 Dec 2010

GTA Evaluation: Red

Source:

The Government Decree from 23 November 2010 # 929 - http://www.rg.ru/2010/11/26/pravit-dok.html

Government Response:

Glossary of trade terms