WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/ADP/N/65/ARG
14 August 2000
(00-3304)
Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices Original:  Spanish
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT UNDER
ARTICLE 16.4 OF THE AGREEMENT
ARGENTINA
Reproduced herewith is the semi-annual report for the period 1 January-30 June 2000 from
Argentina.G/ADP/N/65/ARG
Page 2SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF ANTI-DUMPING ACTIONS
For the period 1 January to June 2000
FINAL MEASURES NO FINAL MEASURES
Country Product InitiationProvisional
measures/
determinations Definitive dutyPrice
undertakingNo
dumpingNo injuryCase
withdrawnOtherTrade
volumeDumped
imports as %
of domestic
consumption% of trade
volume
investigated
(of the
exporting
country)Basis for
determi-
nation
Date Date, dumping
margin1Date, dumping
margin1Date, dumping
margin1Date Date Date Date
1 2 3 4 5 6 789 1 0 1 11 2 1 31 4
Commonwealth
of AustraliaPolyethylene,
high-density,
low-density and
low lineal density15.2.00 - - - - - - - - - - -
Spain Steel disks for
farm machinery
measuring 22",
24"and 26" indiameter2.5.00 - - - - - - - - - - -
United States of
AmericaPolyvinyl
chloride, notmixed with any
other substances
obtained bypolymerization in
suspension (PVC
suspension)21.4.99 21.10.99 24.4.00
1-- - - - - - - -
United States of
MexicoPolyvinyl
chloride, not
mixed with any
other substances
obtained by
polymerization insuspension (PVC
suspension)21.4.99 21.10.99 24.4.00
1-- - - - - - - -
United States of
MexicoStraight handsaw
blades for manualwork made from
high-speed steel16.9.99 2.5.00
2- - - - - - -- --
Italy Coated paper and
paperboard with
specific
characteristicsand weighing
more than
200 g./m
229.7.99 - - - - 23.2.00 - - - - - -G/ADP/N/65/ARG
Page 31 2 3 4 5 6 789 1 0 1 11 2 1 31 4
Czech Republic Hot-rolled alloy
steel bars ofrectangular
section (plates)8.6.00 - - - - - - - - - - -
Republic of
ChilePolystyrene foam
trays for food
products15.2.00 - - - - - - - - - - -
Republic of
KoreaPolyethylene,
high-density,low-density and
low lineal density15.2.00 - - - - - - - - - - -
Republic of
KoreaWoven fabrics of
nylon or other
polyamide
filamentcontaining 85 per
cent or more by
weight,dyed/woven
fabrics of
polyesterfilament,
textured, without
rubber thread,containing 85 per
cent or more by
weight, dyed22.6.99 25.1.00 22.6.00
3-- - - - - - - -
Republic of
IndonesiaPolyethylene,
high-density,
low-density andlow lineal density15.2.00 - - - - - - - - - - -
Republic of
PolandCalcium carbide 29.5.00 - - - - - - - - - - -
Republic of
TurkeyHot-rolled alloy
steel bars of
rectangular
section (plates)8.6.00 - - - - - - - - - - -
Republic of
VenezuelaPolyethylene,
high-density,
low-density and
low lineal density15.2.00 - - - - - - - - - - -
Federative
Republic of
BrazilStraight handsaw
blades made of
high-speed steel13.5.99 - 5.5.004-- - - - - - - -
Federative
Republic of
BrazilCopper-steel
javelins18.2.99 7.10.99 26.6.005-- - - - - - - -G/ADP/N/65/ARG
Page 41 2 3 4 5 6 789 1 0 1 11 2 1 31 4
People's
Republic of
ChinaTwist drills with
cylindrical shank
to DIN standards10.6.99 25.1.006- - - - - - -- --
South Africa Coated paper and
paperboard with
specific
characteristicsand weighing
more than
200 g./m
229.7.99 - - - - 23.2.00 - - - - - -
South Africa Hot-rolled alloy
steel bars of
rectangularsection (plates)8.6.00 - - - - - - - - - - -
Taiwan Woven fabrics of
nylon or other
polyamidefilament
containing 85 per
cent or more byweight, dyed
woven fabrics of
polyesterfilament,
textured, without
rubber thread,containing 85 per
cent or more by
weight, dyed22.6.99 25.1.00 22.6.00
3-- - - - - - - -
Explanatory notes:
1. A definitive minimum f.o.b. export price was set for polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other substances obtained by poly merization in suspension (PVC suspension) of US$512 per tonne for the
United States, US$526 per tonne for Primex SA and US$594 per tonne for Policyd SA.  Validity:  3 years.
2. A provisional minimum f.o.b. export price was set for straight handsaw blades for manual work made from high-speed steel of U S$0.38 per unit.
3. A definitive minimum f.o.b. export price of US$9.50 per kilogram was set. Validity: 3 years.
4. The minimum f.o.b. export price of US$0.40 remains in force.  Validity:  2 years.
5. An ad valorem  anti-dumping duty for copper-steel javelins was set at 38.56 per cent.  Validity:  3 years.
6. A provisional minimum f.o.b. export price for twist drills was set … see Annex 1.G/ADP/N/65/ARG
Page 5SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF ANTI-DUMPING. ACTIONS
FINAL MEASURES NO FINAL MEASURES
Country Product InitiationProvisional
measures/
determinations Definitive dutyPrice
undertakingNo
dumpingNo injuryCase
withdrawnOtherTrade
volumeDumped
imports as %
of domestic
consumption% of trade
volume
investigated
(of the
exporting
country)Basis for
determination
Date Date, dumping
margin1Date, dumping
margin1Date, dumping
margin1Date Date Date Date
123 456 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4
Austria Coated paper and
paperboard with
specific
characteristics andweighing more than
200 g./m
229.7.99 - - - - - - - - - - -
Spain Coated paper and
paperboard withspecific
characteristics and
weighing more than200 g./m
229.7.99 - - - - - - - - - - -
RussianFederationFlat products of
iron or steel, cold-rolled, annealed and
tempered excluding
those of a thicknessof less than 0.3 mm.
and total HRB
resistanceexceeding 852.9.99 - - - - - - - - - - -
Poland Coated paper and
paperboard withspecific
characteristics and
weighing more than200 g./m
229.7.99 - - - - - - - - - - -
Republic of
KoreaPure woven fabrics
of acetate filament,
dyed2.12.99 - - - - - - - - - - -
Federative
Republic of
BrazilEviscerated chicken 25.1.99 - - - - - - - - - - -
Federative
Republic of
BrazilDenim fabric 29.4.99 - - - - - - - - - - -G/ADP/N/65/ARG
Page 6123 456 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4
Federative
Republic of
BrazilFlat products of
iron or steel, cold-
rolled, annealed and
tempered excludingthose of a thickness
of less than  0.3
mm. and total HRBresistance
exceeding 852.9.99 - - - - - - - - - - -
People's
Republic of
ChinaShaped hangers of
wood for clothing24.3.99 - - - - - - - - - - -
People's
Republic of
ChinaStraight alloy steel
handsaw blades for
manual cutting of
metal26.10.99 - - - - - - - - - - -
People's
Republic of
ChinaPipe fittings for butt
welding26.10.99 - - - - - - - - - - -
Sweden Coated paper and
paperboard with
specific
characteristics andweighing more than
200 g./m
229.7.99 - - - - - - - - - - -
Taiwan Pipe fittings for butt
welding26.10.99 - - - - - - - - - - -G/ADP/N/65/ARG
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ANNEX I
DRILL BITS DIN 338 LAMINATED NOT COATED:
(CYLINDRICAL SHANK, DIN 338 OF HIGH-SPEED STEEL TYPE AISI M 2, M 7,
OR SIMILAR CHEMICAL COMPOSITION)
DIAMETERS Minimum f.o.b. export price
MAXIMUM MINIMUM OR EQUAL TO US$/KG.
3 mm 72.93
3 mm 5 mm 47.62
5 mm 7 mm 25.52
7 mm 9 mm 20.13
9 mm 11 mm 21.47
11 mm 18.82
DRILL BITS DIN 338 RECONDITIONED UNCOATED:
(CYLINDRICAL SHANK, DIN 338 OF HIGH-SPEED STEEL TYPE AISI M 2, M 7,
OR SIMILAR CHEMICAL COMPOSITION)
DIAMETERS Minimum f.o.b. export price
MAXIMUM MINIMUM OR EQUAL TO US$/KG.
3 mm 114.57
3 mm 5 mm 83.68
5 mm 7 mm 43.74
7 mm 9 mm 34.34
9 mm 11 mm 37.44
11 mm 32.62
DRILL BITS DIN 338 TITANIUM-COATED:
(CYLINDRICAL SHANK, DIN 338 OF HIGH-SPEED STEEL TYPE AISI M 2, M 7,
OR SIMILAR CHEMICAL COMPOSITION)
DIAMETERS Minimum f.o.b. export price
MAXIMUM MINIMUM OR EQUAL TO US$/KG.
3 mm 397.54
3 mm 5 mm 248.59
5 mm 7 mm 114.89
7 mm 9 mm 76.92
9 mm 11 mm 75.67
11 mm 64.36G/ADP/N/65/ARG
Page 8
ANNEX 1 (CONT'D)
DRILL BITS DIN 345:
(WITH NORMAL MORSE TAPER DIN 345 OF HIGH-SPEED STEEL TYPE AISI M 2, M 7,
OR SIMILAR CHEMICAL COMPOSITION)
DIAMETERS Minimum f.o.b. export price
MAXIMUM MINIMUM OR EQUAL TO US$/KG.
13 mm 119.33
13 mm 16 mm 126.59
16 mm 21mm 69.28
21 mm 22 mm 66.26
22 mm 23 mm 66.50
23 mm 26 mm 49.92
26 mm 29 mm 51.36
29 mm 31 mm 48.94
31 mm 33 mm 45.06
33 mm 36 mm 49.92
36 mm 39 mm 50.03
39 mm 45 mm 50.19
45 mm 51 mm 55.72
51 mm 52 mm 53.05
52 mm 49.38
DRILL BITS TO STANDARD DIN 8039:
(CYLINDRICAL SHANK WITH HARD METAL TIP DIN 8039, USED FOR WALLS,
MASONRY AND NON-STRUCTURAL CONCRETE)
Minimum f.o.b. export price
DIAMETERS US$/KG.
ALL DIAMETERS 28.89
DRILLS FOR RETAIL SALE CONTAINING TWO OR MORE OF THE DRILL BITS
INVESTIGATED
Minimum f.o.b. export price
SETS US$/KG.
MANUFACTURED FOR RETAIL SALE 71.81G/ADP/N/65/ARG
Page 9
ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES IN FORCE
DEFINITIVE DUTIES IN FORCE
(As at 30 June 2000)
Country/customs territory Product Date imposed Duration
United States of America Single-mode optical fibre cable, conventional and dispersion-shifted 18.12.98 2 years
United States of America Polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other substances obtained
by polymerization in suspension (PVC suspension)24.4.00 3 years
United States of Mexico Polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other substances obtained
by polymerization in suspension (PVC suspension)24.4.00 3 years
Russian Federation Flat rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 60mm.
or more, hot-rolled …9.12.99 5 years
Paraguay Plywood and multi-ply of cedar 22.1.99 3 years
Republic of Korea Microwave ovens 3.9.96 5 years
Republic of Korea Single-phase electric motors for household washing machines 26.1.98 3 years
Republic of Korea Woven fabrics of nylon or other polyamide filament containing
85 per cent or more by weight, dyed/woven fabrics of polyester
filament, textured, without rubber thread, containing 85 per cent or
more by weight, dyed22.6.00 3 years
Republic of Italy Twist drill bits with normal Morse taper 11.9.98 2 years
Republic of Italy Unglazed ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, of fine
earthenware "porcellanato", unpolished17.11.99 3 years
Republic of Venezuela Aluminium cable 27.2.96 5 years
Federal Republic of Germany Coated paper and paperboard with specific characteristics and
weighing more than 200 g./m226.2.99 2 years
Federative Republic of Brazil Copper-steel javelins 26.6.00 3 years
Federative Republic of Brazil Single-mode optical fibre cable, conventional and dispersion-shifted 18.12.98 2 years
Federative Republic of Brazil Aluminium cable 27.2.96 5 years
Federative Republic of Brazil Straight handsaw blades made from high-speed steel15.5.00 2 years
Federative Republic of Brazil NH 00, 01 and 02-type fuses for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V. 16.12.97 3 years
Federative Republic of Brazil Steel gas cylinders 26.1.98 3 years
Federative Republic of Brazil Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of
600 mm. or more, hot-rolled …9.12.99 5 years
People's Republic of China Mopeds 8.11.95 5 years
People's Republic of China Bicycles 22.11.95 5 years
People's Republic of China Alloy-steel straight saw blades28.10.97 2 years
People's Republic of China Single-phase electric motors for washing machines 22.11.95 5 years
People's Republic of China Pipe fittings for butt welding314.10.97 2 years
People's Republic of China Cutlery made exclusively of stainless steel 17.2.98* 2 years
People's Republic of China Playing cards 17.2.98* 2 years
People's Republic of China Fireworks articles 27.5.98* 2 years
People's Republic of China Double-locking cylinder and brass padlocks 9.6.98* 2 years
People's Republic of China Spokes and spokes with nipples for bicycles and motorcycles,
1.8 mm. to 2.5 mm. in diameter, regardless of length21.7.98 2 years
People's Republic of China Vertical-turret milling machines 5.11.98 2 years
Chinese Taipeh Vertical-turret milling machines 5.11.98 2 years
Chinese Taipeh Pipe fittings for butt welding314.10.97 2 years
Chinese Taipeh Bicycles 22.11.95 5 years
Chinese Taipeh Spokes and spokes with nipples for bicycles and motorcycles,
1.8 mm. to 2.5 mm. in diameter, regardless of length21.7.98 2 years
Chinese Taipeh Woven fabrics of nylon or other polyamide filament containing
85 per cent or more by weight, dyed/woven fabrics of polyester
filament, textured, without rubber thread, containing 85 per cent ormore by weight, dyed22.6.00 3 years
Ukraine Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600mm.
or more, hot-rolled …9.12.99 5 years
1 Under Resolution ME 352/00, the anti-dumping duty duly fixed remains in force.
2 Under Resolution MEYOSP No. 1233/99, the anti-dumping duty duly fixed remains in force until the review process has been concl uded.
3 Under Resolution MEYOSP No. 1246/99, the anti-dumping duty duly fixed remains in force until the review process has been concl uded.
* An asterisk means that anti-dumping duties expired within the first half of 2000.G/ADP/N/65/ARG
Page 10
UNDERTAKINGS IN FORCE
(As at 30 June 2000)
Country/customs territory Product Date imposed Duration
Australia Cold-rolled plate 13.1.95 -
United States of America Telephone cable 18.1.95 -
Kingdom of Spain Telephone cable 18.1.95 -
Federal Republic of Germany Portland cement 27.2.96 5 years
Federative Republic of Brazil Polystyrene foam trays 10.6.97 5 years
Federative Republic of Brazil Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on
a base of textile material, of paper, of
paperboard or of other materials, whether or notcut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up,
especially waterproof abrasive paper, abrasive
paper, heavy-weight abrasive paper, fibre discsand emery paper10.6.99 2 years
Patent-type chains with links of 2.5 mm. or
more but less than 20 mm. of cast iron, iron orsteel11.6.99 3 years
Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel of
a width of 600 mm. or more, hot-rolled …9.12.99 5 years
Sweden Bimetal straight saw blades 17.5.99 5 years
REVOCATION OF ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
(1 January to 30 June 2000)
Country/customs territory Product Date revoked
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