United States of America: Antidumping investigation of stilbenic optical brightening agents from China and Taiwan
Description
In a petition filed on March 31, 2011, the Clariant Corporation seeks the imposition of antidumping duties on imports into the United States of stilbenic optical brightening agents from China and Taiwan.
The U.S. International Trade Commission reached an affirmative determination in its preliminary injury investigation on May 16, 2011. As a consequence, the case now proceeds to the preliminary antidumping investigation by the Department of Commerce.
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? | Don't know |
| 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? | Don't Know |
| 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? | Don't Know |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: No
Date of inception:
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
See the information posted at http://www.usitc.gov/trade_remedy/731_ad_701_cvd/investigations/2011/sti....
Government Response:
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