WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/ADP/N/153/ARG 
2 February 2007 
 
 (07-0469) 
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 from Argentina
 for the period 1 July to 
31 December 2006.  
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Page 2 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF ANTI-DUMPING ACTIONS 
(For the Period 1 July to 31 December 2006) 
 
FINAL MEASURES NO FINAL MEASURES 
Initiation Provisional 
measures/ 
determinations Definitive 
duty Price 
undertaking No 
dumping No injury Case 
withdrawn Other 
Country Product 
Date Date, 
dumping 
margin Date, 
dumping 
margin Date, 
dumping 
margin Date Date Date Date Trade 
volume Dumped 
imports as % of 
domestic 
consumption % of trade 
volume 
investigated 
(of the 
exporting 
country) Basis for 
determination 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 
Germany Air 
compressors 05.10.2006            
United 
States of 
America Disposable 
electro-
cardiograph 
electrodes 12.06.2006     21.12.2006             
Drill bits 08.07.2005 --- 21.12.2006 
(1) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 
India Solid 
aluminium phosphide-
based 
fumigant pesticides 15.04.2005 --- 12.10.2006 
(2) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 
Japan Pipes and 
tubes of iron or alloy steel  14.12.2006            
Drill bits 20.07.2006            
Drinking 
glasses 07.09.2006            Brazil, 
Federative 
Republic 
of 
Saws 17.08.2006             
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Spokes and 
spokes with 
nipples 19.07.2006            
Manual 
screwdrivers 22.12.2005 --- --- --- --- 30.08.2006 --- --- --- --- --- --- 
Vacuum 
flasks with glass inners 12.10.2006            
Tape 
measures 25.11.2005 25.10.2006 (3) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 
Austenitic 
stainless steel 
pipes and 
tubes 25.11.2005 28.08.2006 (4) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 
Drinking 
glasses 07.09.2006            
Vacuum 
flasks with stainless steel inners 28.11.2005  27.11.2006 
(5)          China, 
People's 
Republic of 
Air-
conditioning 
equipment 21.02.2005 --- 22.08.2006 
(6) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 
Sweden Saws 17.08.2006            
Chinese 
Taipei Spokes and 
spokes with nipples 19.07.2006   --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 
 
EXPLANATORY NOTES 
1.- Definitive anti-dumping measures were applied for five years.  SEE ANNEX I. 
2.- Definitive anti-dumping measures were applied for five years.  SEE ANNEX II. 
3.- Provisional anti-dumping measures of US$1. 97 per unit were applied for four months. 
4.- Provisional anti-dumping measures of US$4. 54 per kg. were applied for four months. 
5.- Definitive anti-dumping measures were a pplied for five years.  SEE ANNEX III. 
6.- Definitive anti-dumping measures were applied for five years.  SEE ANNEX IV.  
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Page 4 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON PENDING ANTI-DUMPING CASES 
 
FINAL MEASURES NO FINAL MEASURES 
Initiation Provisional 
measures/ 
determinations Definitive 
duty Price 
undertaking No 
dumping No injury Case 
withdrawn Other 
Country Product 
Date Date, 
dumping 
margin Date, 
dumping 
margin Date, dumping 
margin Date Date Date Date Trade 
volume Dumped 
imports as % of 
domestic 
consumption % of trade 
volume 
investigated 
(of the 
exporting 
country) Basis for 
determination 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 
Austria Disposable 
electro-
cardiograph electrodes 12.06.2006            
Canada Disposable 
electro-
cardiograph 
electrodes 12.06.2006            
Indonesia Spokes and 
nipples 22.12.2005 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 
Malaysia Spokes and 
nipples 22.12.2005 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---- --- --- 
Three-phase 
liquid dielectric transformers of 
a power-
handling capacity of 
25 kVA or 
more 18.01.2006            
Brazil, 
Federative Republic of 
Wooden 
cupboards, ready to 
assemble, of a 
kind used in bedrooms 12.06.2006             
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Playing cards 11.11.2005 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 
Microwave 
ovens 19.12.2005 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- China, 
People's 
Republic of 
Bicycle tyres 08.06.2006            
Thailand Bicycle tyres 08.06.2006            
Viet Nam Spokes and 
nipples 22.12.2005 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- G/ADP/N/153/ARG 
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  ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES IN FORCE 
(As at 31 December 2006) 
 
Country/Customs 
territory Product Date of 
imposition Duration 
Australia Galvanized steel sheet 27/05/2003 5 years 
Chile Enamelled copper wire* 19/12/2001 5 years 
Slovakia HRS 30/04/2002 5 years 
Spain Steel discs* 30/07/2001 5 years 
United States of America Polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other 
substances obtained by polymerization in 
suspension (PVC suspension) 23/04/2004 3 years 
United Mexican States Polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other 
substances obtained by polymerization in 
suspension (PVC suspension) 23/04/2004 3 years 
Russian Federation HRS 06/06/2006 5 years 
Cypermethrin 27/03/2006 3 years 
Solid fumigant pesticides 12/10/2006 5 years India 
Drill bits 21/12/2006 5 years 
Tyres 21/03/2003 5 years 
Indonesia  Woven fabrics of synthetic filaments of 
polyamide or polyester, dyed, pure, of plain, twill 
or other weaves 22/08/2005 3 years 
Pipes and tubes (1) 14/12/2001 5 years Japan Quizalofop-p-ethyl 16/06/2006 5 years 
CRS 10/01/2003 5 years Kazakhstan HRS 30/04/2002 5 years 
Malaysia Woven fabrics of synthetic filaments of 
polyamide or polyester, dyed, pure, of plain, twill 
or other weaves 22/08/2005 3 years 
Poland Calcium carbide* 21/11/2001 5 years 
CRS 10/01/2003 5 years 
Galvanized steel sheet 27/05/2003 5 years 
Korea, Republic of Woven fabrics of synthetic filaments of 
polyamide or polyester, dyed, pure, of plain, twill 
or other weaves 22/08/2005 3 years 
Twist drill bits (6) 20/07/2004 2 years 
Tyres 14/06/2005 3 years 
Sanitary ware 12/12/2005 3 years 
Austenitic stainless steel pipes and tubes 19/05/2006 5 years 
HRS 06/06/2006 5 years Brazil, Federative 
Republic of 
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) 16/06/2006 3 years 
Uruguay, Oriental 
Republic of Sanitary ware 12/12/2005 3 years 
Spokes and spokes with nipples for bicycles and 
motorcycles, 1.8 mm. to 2.5 mm. in diameter, regardless of length (2) 23/07/2001 5 years 
Vacuum flasks with glass inners (3) 29/10/2001 5 years 
Pencils 22/02/2002 5 years 
Bicycles and bicycle pa rts 24/05/2002 5 years 
Playing cards (4) 14/11/2002 3 years 
Microwave ovens (5) 16/12/2002 3 years 
Air-conditioning equipment 16/08/2006 3 years China, People's Republic 
of 
Tyres 21/03/2003 5 years  G/ADP/N/153/ARG 
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  Country/Customs 
territory Product Date of 
imposition Duration 
Shaped hangers of wood for clothing* 23/12/2003 3 years 
Twist drill bits 05/08/2004 3 years 
Alloy-steel handsaws 19/10/2004 3 years 
Sunglasses 07/07/2005 3 years 
Bearings 31/05/2006 5 years 
Bearing parts 31/05/2006 5 years 
Solid fumigant pesticides 15/06/2006 5 years China, People's Republic 
of (cont'd) 
Vacuum flasks with stainless steel inners 27/11/2006 5 years 
Romania HRS 30/04/2002  5 years 
HRS 30/04/2002 5 years 
CRS 10/01/2003 5 years 
Galvanized steel sheet 27/05/2003 5 years South Africa 
Glass wool, agglomerated with thermosetting 
phenolic resins, with or without covering  03/04/2006 5 years 
Tyres 21/03/2003 5 years 
Thailand Woven fabrics of synthetic filaments of 
polyamide or polyester, dyed, pure, of plain, twill 
or other weaves 22/08/2005 3 years 
Spokes and spokes with nipples for bicycles and 
motorcycles, 1.8 mm. to 2.5 mm. in diameter, regardless of length 23/07/2001 5 years 
Bicycles and bicycle pa rts 24/05/2002 5 years 
Galvanized steel sheet 27/05/2003 5 years Chinese Taipei 
Austenitic stainless steel pipes and tubes 19/05/2006 5 years 
HRS 06/06/2006 5 years Ukraine CRS 10/01/2003 5 years 
 
1.- A review of the measure imposed by Resolution No. 848/01 of the former Ministry of the Economy (ME) 
was initiated pursuant to Ministry of the Economy and Production (MEyP) Resolution No. 980/06;  the duties are to remain in force pending completion of the review procedure. 
2.- A review of the measure imposed by Resolution No. 301/01 of the former Ministry of the Economy (ME) 
was initiated pursuant to Ministry of the Economy and Production (MEyP) Resolution No. 563/06;  the duties are to remain in force pending completion of the review procedure. 
3.- A review of the measure imposed by Resolution No. 626/01 of the former Ministry of the Economy (ME) 
was initiated pursuant to Ministry of the Economy and Production (MEyP) Resolution No. 778/06;  the duties are to remain in force pending completion of the review procedure. 
4.- A review of the measure imposed by Resolution No. 41/02 of the former Ministry of Production (MP) was 
initiated pursuant to Ministry of the Economy and Production (MEyP) Resolution No. 618/05;  the duties 
are to remain in force pending co mpletion of the review procedure. 
5.- A review of the measure imposed by Resolution No. 103/02 of the former Ministry of Production (MP) 
was initiated pursuant to Ministry of the Economy and Production (MEyP) Resolution No. 22/2005;  the 
duties are to remain in force pending completion of the review procedure. 
6.- A review of the measure imposed by Resolution No. 466/04 of the former Ministry of the Economy and 
Production (MEyP) was initiated pursuant to Ministry  of the Economy and Production (MEyP) Resolution 
No. 562/2006;  the duties are to remain in force pending completion of the review procedure. 
*.- An asterisk means that anti-dumping duties expired within the second half of 2006. 
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  UNDERTAKINGS IN FORCE 
(As at 31 December 2006) 
 
Country/Customs 
territory Product Date of 
undertaking Duration 
New Zealand Glass wool 25/03/2003 5 years 
Korea, Republic of Woven fabrics of synthetic filaments of polyamide 
or polyester, dyed, pure, of plain, twill or other 
weaves 22/08/2005 3 years 
HRS 06/06/2006 5 years 
Tyres (Pirelli and Levorín) 21/02/2005 3 years Brazil, Federative 
Republic of 
Tyres (Dalbor) 31/03/2005 3 years 
China, People's 
Republic of Tyres 21/03/2003 5 years 
Thailand Tyres 21/03/2003 5 years 
 
 
 
REVOCATION OF ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES 
(As at 31 December 2006) 
 
Country/Customs territory Pr oduct Date of revocation 
--- --- --- 
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  ANNEX I 
 
 
DEFINITIVE AD VALOREM  ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES IN FORCE ON 
DRILL BITS ORIGINATING IN THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA 
 
 
• ADDISON & CO. LTD. 
 
Twist drill bits with cylindrical shank, in compliance with German Standards Institute 
(DIN) Standard No. 338NR / Argentine Standa rds Institute (IRAM) Standard No. 5072, 
of American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) M2 or M7 high-speed steel or similar 
chemical composition, in all forms of presentation 
Diameter 
Greater than Less than or equal to Definitive ad valorem  
anti-dumping duty Unit of 
measurement 
 3 mm. 133.34% Unit 
3 mm. 5 mm. 184% Unit 
5 mm. 7 mm. 184% Unit 
7 mm. 9 mm. 184% Unit 
9 mm. 11 mm. 184% Unit 
11 mm.  184% Unit 
Set put up for retail sale containing TWO (2) 
or more drill bits 184% Per set 
 
 
• OTHER PRODUCERS/EXPORTERS 
 
Product Definitive ad valorem  anti-dumping 
duty per kilogramme 
Twist drill bits with cylindrical shank, in compliance with German Standards Institute (DIN) Standard No. 338NR / Argentine Standards Institute (IRAM) Standard No. 5072, of American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) M2 or M7 high-
speed steel or similar chemical composition, in all 
forms of presentation 34.91% 
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  ANNEX II 
 
 
CURRENT MINIMUM F.O.B. EXPORT PRICE IN RESPECT OF DEFINITIVE 
ANTI-DUMPING DUTY ON SOLID ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE-BASED 
FUMIGANT PESTICIDES 
 
 
¾ US$ 13.26 per kg. 
 
 The Indian producer/exporter UNITED PHOSPHORUS LIMITED is exempt from the 
measure.  G/ADP/N/153/ARG 
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  ANNEX III 
 
 
CURRENT MINIMUM F.O.B. EXPORT PRICE IN RESPECT OF DEFINITIVE ANTI-
DUMPING DUTY ON VACUUM FLASKS AND OTHER VACUUM VESSELS WITH 
STAINLESS STEEL INNERS OF A CAPACITY NOT EXCEEDING 
TWO AND A HALF LITRES 
 
 ¾ US$ 10.75 per kg. G/ADP/N/153/ARG 
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  ANNEX IV 
 
 
DEFINITIVE MINIMUM F.O.B. EXPORT PRICES FOR 
AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT 
 
 
 PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 
 
Package type 
Frigories/hr. Minimum f.o.b. export price 
(US$ per unit) 
Not exceeding 2,500 200 
Exceeding 2,500, but not exceeding 6,500 290 
 
 
Split type 
Frigories/hr. Minimum f.o.b. export price 
(US$ per unit) 
Not exceeding 2,500 400 
Exceeding 2,500, but not exceeding 6,500 500 
 
 
Split type, Evaporators 
Frigories/hr. Minimum f.o.b. export price 
(US$ per unit) 
Not exceeding 2,500 180 
Exceeding 2,500, but not exceeding 6,500 250 
 
 
Split type, Condensers 
Frigories/hr. Minimum f.o.b. export price 
(US$ per unit) 
Not exceeding 2,500 250 
Exceeding 2,500, but not exceeding 6,500 300 
 
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