South Africa:Continuation of anti-dumping duty on hexagon bolts and nuts originating in or imported from China
Description
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa has recommended the continuation of anti-dumping duty on hexagon bolts and nuts orginating in or imported from the People's Republic of China, effective 6 May 2011. This was based on the conclusion that expiry of the anti-dumping duty will likely lead to the contiuation or recurrence of dumping and the continuation of material injury to the SACU industry.
However, the expiry of anti-dumping duties on bolts manufactured by Ningbo Jinding Piece Company Limited would not likely lead to the contiuation or recurrence of dumping.
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? | Yes |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | Don't Know |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | Don't Know |
| Was such evidence identified? | Don't Know |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | Don't Know |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | Don't Know |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | Yes |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | Don't Know |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? | No |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 6 May 2011
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa, Report No. 362, http://www.itac.org.za/docs/Report%20362.
South Africa Revenue Service, http://www.sars.gov.za/home.asp?pid=54521
Government Response:
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