On February 17, 2011, the Government of Argentina introduced reference prices applicable to the importation of certain gloves, mittens and mitts from China, Malaysia, and other Asian countries. The product subject to this measure is classified under the following tariff line of MERCOSUR's Harmonized System: 4015.11.00, 4015.19.00, 4203.21.00, 4203.29.00 and 6216.00.00.
 
These reference prices entered into force on February 21, 2011.
 
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