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Timestamp: 2017-10-19 14:19:42
Document Index: 725460777

Matched Legal Cases: ['Art. 18', 'Art. 25', 'Art. 19', 'Art. 26', 'Art. 19', 'Art. 26', 'Art. 19', 'Art. 26', 'Art. 19', 'Art. 26', 'Art. 20', 'Art. 28', 'Art. 20', 'Art. 28', 'Art. 23', 'Art. 27', 'Art. 21', 'Art. 30', 'Art. 21', 'Art. 30', 'Art. 21', 'Art. 30', 'Art. 24', 'Art. 33', 'Art. 34', 'Art. 34', 'Art. 34', 'Art. 34', 'Art. 34', 'Art. 40', 'Art. 78', 'Art. 325', 'Art. 78', 'Art. 78', 'Art. 40', 'Art. 40', 'Art. 27', 'Art. 37', 'Art. 66', 'Art. 79', 'Art. 66', 'Art. 79', 'Art. 66', 'Art. 79', 'Art. 64', 'Art. 35', 'Art. 35', 'Art. 35', 'Art. 35', 'Art. 36', 'Art. 37', 'Art. 38', 'Art. 45', 'Art. 45', 'Art. 45', 'Art. 45', 'Art. 46', 'Art. 47', 'Art. 48', 'Art. 69', 'Art. 27', 'Art. 37', 'Art. 27', 'Art. 37', 'Art. 27', 'Art. 37']

Antidumping and Countervailing duty investigation, to determine the existence, degree and effect of any alleged dumping or subsidies, may be requested by or on behalf of the domestic industry.
A written application must be filed with SECEX and shall include evidence of
a) dumping or subsidies;
b) injury; and
c) causal link between the dumped or subsidized imports and the alleged injury, including the following information:
1) the identity of the applicant and a description of the volume and value of the domestic production of the like product by the applicant.
Where a petition is made on behalf of a domestic industry, the petition shall identify the industry on behalf of which it is made and it shall include a list of the domestic producers represented as well as volume and value of production of the like product accounted for such producers;
2) an estimate of the volume and value of the national production of the like product;
3) a list of the known domestic producers of the like product that are not represented in the petition, and, to the extent possible, an indication of the volume and value of production of the like product accounted for those producers as well as their position on the petition (if they support the petition or not);
4) a complete description of the allegedly dumped or subsidized product, the names of the country or countries of origin or export in question, the identity of each known exporter or foreign producer, and a list of the known importers of the product in question;
5) a complete description of the product made by the domestic industry;
6) information on the existence, amount and nature of the subsidy in question or representative prices at which the product in question is sold, when destined for consumption in the home market of the exporting country or countries (or, where appropriate, information on the prices at which the product is sold from the country or countries of origin or export to a third country or countries, or on the constructed value of the product);
7) information of the export price of the product, or where appropriate, the prices at which the product is first resold to an independent buyer in the territory of Brazil;
8) information on the evolution of the volume of imports of the allegedly dumped or subsidized imports, the effect of those imports on prices of the like product in the domestic market and the consequent impact of those imports on the domestic industry, as demonstrated by the factors and indices having a bearing on the state of the domestic industry. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 18.16; Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 25.1).
The SECEX shall examine the petition initially to verify whether it has been duly filed or whether supplementary information is needed. The applicant shall be [informed] of the result of this examination within 20 days, counting from the date on which the petition was filed. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 19.caput, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 26.caput). When supplementary information is requested, a new examination shall be carried out to verify whether new information is required or the petition has been duly filed. The applicant shall be informed of the result of this examination within 20 days of submission of the supplementary information. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 19.1, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 26.1). After new information is submitted, where necessary, a new examination shall be conducted and the applicant shall be informed within 20 days, counting from the date of submission of this new information, whether the petition has been duly filed or whether it has been deemed definitively inadmissible. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 19.2, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 26.2). The time-limits for submitting supplementary or new information shall be determined by the SECEX, depending on the nature of the information, and the applicant shall be notified thereof. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 19.3, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 26.3).
Once it is determined that the petition has been duly filed, the accuracy and adequacy of the evidence submitted in the petition shall be examined, on the basis of information from other readily available sources, to determine whether there are sufficient grounds for initiating an investigation. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 20.1, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 28.1).
The SECEX shall proceed to examine the degree to which the petition is or is not supported by the other national producers of like product, to determine whether the petition was made by or on behalf of the domestic industry. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 20.2, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 28.2).
In the case of an antidumping investigation, the governments of the countries exporting allegedly dumped products shall be informed of the existence of a duly filed petition before initiation of the investigation. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 23). In the case of an investigation into subsidies and countervailing measures, the governments of the exporting countries whose products could be investigated shall be invited to hold consultations before reaching a determination as to whether an investigation should be initiated, so that they may explain the situation and find a mutually satisfactory solution. (Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 27).
The petition shall be denied if:
a) there is not sufficient evidence of dumping or subsidies and injury, or a causal link between the two;
b) the petition was not filed by or on behalf of the domestic industry;
c) the domestic producers, who expressly support the petition, account for less than 25% of total production of like product by the domestic industry. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 21.1, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 30.1).
The applicant shall be informed of the affirmative or negative determination regarding the initiation of an investigation within 30 days (in the case of an antidumping investigation) or 50 days (in the case of an investigation into countervailing duties), counting from the date on which notification of the duly filed petition was sent. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 21.caput, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 30.caput).
In the event of an affirmative determination, the investigation shall be initiated and said determination published in the Di�rio Oficial da Uni�o.
In the case of an investigation into dumping, the interested parties, including the governments of the exporting countries involved, shall be notified of the initiation of the investigation. In the case of an investigation into subsidies, the interested parties and governments shall be notified of initiation. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 21.2, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 30.2).
In exceptional circumstances, the Federal Government may ex-officio initiate an investigation, provided that there is sufficient evidence of the existence of dumping or subsidies and injury or a causal link between the two, justifying initiation of an investigation. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 24, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 33).
See section on "Preliminary Antidumping Duties Determination".
Provisional antidumping duties may be applied if:
2) a preliminary determination finding dumping and the consequent injury has been made;
4) at least 60 days have passed since the initiation of the investigation. Art. 34.
Provisional duties may not exceed the margin of dumping. Art. 34-1.
The provisional duties may be paid in the form or cash of by a guarantee. Art. 34-2.
In dumping cases, provisional duties shall remain in place for no more than 4 months, unless the exporters request an extension, in which case they may remain in place for 6 months. Art. 34-8.
In the event that it is determined, during the course of an investigation, that a provisional antidumping measure lower than the dumping margin is sufficient to eliminate the injury, the time-limits provided above may be 6 and 9 months, respectively. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 34.9).
In order to verify information provided, SECEX may carry out investigations in the territory of the members as required, provided SECEX obtain the agreement of the firms concerned and the representatives of the government of the member in question are notified and do not object to the investigation. (Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 40.1).
Upon initiating an investigation, the government of the exporting country and the interested companies will be informed of the intentions to carry out on-the-spot investigations. (Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 78).
In such cases the companies and exporting country authorities will be informed.
These experts will keep the information confidential, subject to the penalties for violation contained in Art. 325 of the Brazilian Penal Code. (Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 78.1).
Whenever possible the parties being verified will be told before the visit is made the response to their questions or enquiries. (Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 78.7).
Subject to the requirements to protect confidential information, the authorities shall make the results of any such inbestigations available or shall provide disclosure thereof to the firms to which they pertain and may make such results available to the other interested parties. (Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 40.3).
On-the-spot investigations may be carried out in interested companies located in Brazilian territory, provided that said companies have given their prior authorization. (Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 40.3).
In the event that any of the parties bars access to the necessary information, does not submit it within the time-limits established or, even, hinders the investigation, the decision on preliminary or final determinations may be reached on the basis of the facts available, including the information contained in the petition, but the outcome may be less favorable than it might have been had they cooperated. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 27.3, 66.1, and 66.4, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 37.3). Parties shall be informed of this possibility. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 66.1, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 79.1).
If SECEX does not accept a response, they will immediately communicate to the respondent the reason for the rejection.
The respondent may provide a new information within the established period keeping in mind the limited duration of the investigation.
If the explanation is not acceptable the reasons for the rejection of the response will be included in any published determination. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 66.3, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 79.6).
In formulating the determinations, if information from secondary sources is used, including the information provided in the petition, it should be compared with information from independent sources or other parties. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 66.5, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 79.8).
In exceptional circumstances, even though it has been proved that dumping and injury there from exist, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism and the Minister of Finance may determine, for reasons of national interest, to suspend the application of duties or price undertaking (commitments) or to apply at a different rate from that recommended.
In this case they must provide the reasons that form the basis of that decision. Art. 64-3.
Dumping: The proceeding of the investigation without the application of provisional measures or an antidumping duty may be suspended if the exporters voluntarily agree to a satisfactory undertaking to revise prices or to cease exporting to Brazil at dumped prices and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism and the Minister of Finance find that the undertaking will eliminate the prejudicial effect of the dumping. Art. 35.
The price increase shall not be higher than necessary to eliminate the dumping and may be limited to that necessary to eliminate the injury caused by the dumping. Art. 35-1.
The exporters may propose an undertaking or accept one offered by SECEX after an affirmative preliminary determination of dumping, injury and causation. Art. 35-2.
The exporters are not obligated to propose an undertaking and need not accept one. Such action shall not prejudice the consideration of the case nor change the preliminary determination. Art. 35-3.
After the commitment is accepted, the decision shall be published indicating whether or not the investigation is to be continued and the interested parties shall be notified accordingly. The investigation of dumping and injury shall be continued if the exporter desires or if the Ministers so decide. Art. 36 unico.
The exporters subject to the undertaking shall cooperate in providing the information relative to the agreement and to permit verification of the pertinent data. Art. 37.
In the event that the investigation was suspended and violation of the commitment is ascertained, provisional antidumping measures may be applied by the Ministers, based on the best information available, and the investigation shall be resumed.
The interested parties shall be notified of the termination of the price undertaking and the application of provisional antidumping measures.
A notice containing the decision shall be published in the Di�rio Oficial da Uni�o. Art. 38.
Subsidies: The proceedings may be suspended, without the application of provisional measures or countervailing duties, if the government of the exporting country commits to eliminate or reduce the subsides or to take other measures with similar effect, or the exporter voluntarily commits to revise prices on exports destined for Brazil.
In addition the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism and the Minister of Finance must determine that the commitment will eliminate the prejudicial effect of the subsidies. Art. 45.
The price increase in an exporter commitment shall not be higher than that necessary to compensate for the subsidy and may be limited to that necessary to eliminate the injury to the domestic industry. Art. 45-1.
The government of the exporting country or the exporters may propose commitments or accept one offered by SECEX after an affirmative preliminary finding of subsidization and the consequent injury.
In the case of a commitment by the exporters the consent of the exporting country's government must be obtained. Art. 45-2.
The government and the exporters are not obligated to propose a commitment and need not accept one.
Such action will not prejudice the consideration of the case nor change the preliminary determination. Art. 45-3.
After the price commitment is accepted, the decision shall be published indicating whether or not the investigation is to be continued and the interested parties and governments shall be notified accordingly. The investigation of subsidies and injury shall be continued if the government of the exporting country or the Ministers so decide. Art. 46 unico.
The parties to the commitment shall cooperate in providing the information relative to the agreement and in permitting verification of the pertinent data. Art. 47.
If the commitments are violated, the Ministers may immediately implement provisional measures, based on the facts available. In the event that the investigation was suspended, it shall be immediately resumed. A notice containing the decision shall be published in the Di�rio Oficial da Uni�o. Art. 48.
When a product is subject to countervailing duties, a summary review shall be immediately performed, where requested, to quickly establish the individual countervailing duty for any exporters or producers who have not been investigated for reasons other than their refusal to cooperate with the investigation. (Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 69).
The interested parties (in a dumping investigation, the governments of the exporting countries would be excluded for questionnaire purposes while in a subsidy investigation, the governments would be included) will receive questionnaires and will have 40 days to respond, counting from the date they were sent. Art. 27; Art. 37.
In cases of demonstrated need, the response period may be extended 30 days whenever practical in light of the investigatory time limits. Art. 27-1; Art. 37-1.
Additional information may be solicited or accepted. The time-limit for submitting the information requested shall be established in accordance with the nature of said information and may be extended by means of a duly justified request. (Dec. 1602/95 - Art. 27.2, Dec. 1751/95 - Art. 37.2).