On December 3, 2010, the Government of Argentina published reference prices on galvanic anodes from Korea, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and Vietnam.
 
The measure took effect on 6 December 2010.
 
Argentina introduced reference values of precautionary nature forimportedgoodsinJune2005(inSpanish:valorescriteriodecarácterpreventivo).Thestatedpurpose istostrengthencustomscontrolandpreventunder-invoicing. Importersarerequired toprovideguaranteesforthedifferenceindutiesandtaxesifthedeclaredpriceofanimport islowerthanitsreferenceprice(see 7th GTA Report and 2014 National Trade Estimate Report).A list with all current import reference prices can be consulted under:www.afip.gov.ar/aduana/valoracion/valores.criterios.pdf