On 24 May 2016, the Argentinian authorities initiated an anti-dumping investigation on imports of rubber balloons of various forms, sizes and colours, including water balloons from China. (Resolution 102/2016). The products subject to investigation are classified under the following HS code subheadings: 9503.00.99 and 9505.90.00. The complaint was lodged by Cámara Argentina de la Industria del Juguete.
 
On 7 December 2016, the Argentinian authorities imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of the subject good from China. The rate of duty USD 5.50 per kilogram. The measure is in force for a period of 6 months.

On 24 November 2017, the Argentinian authorities imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of the subject good from China. The rate of ad valorem 97% of the declared FOB value. The duty is in force for a period of five years.