WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/ADP/N/53/ARG
20 August 1999
(99-3504)
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 1999 from
Argentina.G/ADP/N/53/ARG
Page 2Reporting Country:  Argentina
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF ANTI-DUMPING ACTIONS
For the Period 1 January-30 June 1999
Final measures No final measures
Country Product Initiation*Provisional
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
United States Polyvinyl chloride,
not mixed with anyother substances
obtained by
polymerization insuspension (PVC
suspension)21.4.99
Mexico Polyvinyl chloride,
not mixed with any
other substances
obtained bypolymerization in
suspension (PVC
suspension)21.4.99
Russian
FederationFlat-rolled products
of iron or non-alloy
steel, of a width of
600 mm. or  more,hot-rolled, not clad,
plated or coated, of
a thickness notexceeding 12.7mm.,
except the grades
specified inaccordance with
API standards5.10.98 20.4.99
1
United
KingdomBimetal straight
saw blades5.8.97 11.9.98 17.5.99
Paraguay Plywood and multi-
ply3.3.97 30.12.97 22.1.992G/ADP/N/53/ARG
Page 31 2 3 4 5 6 789 1 0 1 11 2 1 31 4
Republic of
KoreaWoven fabrics of
nylon or other
polyamide, filament
containing 85% ormore by weight,
dyed / woven
fabrics of polyesterfilament, textured,
without rubber
thread, containing
85% or more by
weight, dyed22.6.99
Germany Coated paper and
paperboard with
specific
characteristics andweighing more than
200g/m
221.8.97 2.6.98 26.2.993
Brazil Flat-rolled products
of iron or non-alloy
steel, of a width of
600mm. or more,hot-rolled, not clad,
plated or coated, of
a thickness notexceeding 12.7mm.,
except the grades
specified inaccordance with
API standards5.10.98 20.4.99
1
Brazil Ready-to-cook
chickens25.1.99
Brazil Copper-steel
javelins18.1.99
Brazil Denim fabric 29.4.99
Brazil Straight  handsaw
blades made from
high-speed steel13.5.99
Brazil Natural or artificial
abrasives20.4.98 10.6.994
Brazil Patent-type chains
with links of 2.5mm
or more but lessthan 20mm, of cast
iron, iron or steel5.12.97 11.5.99
5
China,
People's
Republic ofFlat float glass, not
coloured, all widths
between 2mm. and
10mm25.1.99
China,
People's
Republic ofShaped hangers of
wood for clothing24.3.99G/ADP/N/53/ARG
Page 41 2 3 4 5 6 789 1 0 1 11 2 1 31 4
China,
People's
Republic ofSpiral drill bits with
cylindrical handles,
according to DIN
standards10.6.99
Sweden Bimetal straight
saw blades5.8.97 11.9.98 17.5.996
Taiwan Woven fabrics of
nylon or otherpolyamide filament,
containing 95% or
more by weight,
dyed, and woven
fabrics of polyester,textured, without
rubber thread,
containing 65% ormore by weight,
dyed22.6.99
Ukraine Flat-rolled products
of iron or non-alloysteel, of a width of
600mm. or more,
hot-rolled, not clad,plated or coated, of
a thickness not
exceeding 12.7mm.except the grades
specified in
accordance withAPI standards05/10/98 20.4.99
1
Explanatory notes:
1  A provisional minimum f.o.b. export price was set  for flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600mm. or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated, of a thickness not exceeding 12.7mm., 
with a carbon content of less than 0.6 per cent, except the grades specified in accordance with API standards.  See Annex I
2  A definitive minimum f.o.b. export price was set for plywood and multi-ply.  Validity:  3 years.  See Annex II
3  A definitive minimum f.o.b. export price of US$ 630 per tonne was set for coated paper and paper board weighing more than 200 grammes/m2 with specific technical characteristics.  Validity:  2 years.
4  The price undertakings for natural or artificial abrasives made by the other Brazilian exporting producers were accepted.  Val idity:  2 years.  See Annex III.
5  The price undertaking for chains made by the Brazilian exporting producer was accepted.  Validity 3 years.  See Annex IV.
6  The price undertaking for saw blades made by the Swedish exporting producer concerning export to Argentina at an f.o.b. expor t price of US$ 0.47 per unit was accepted.  Validity 5 years.G/ADP/N/53/ARG
Page 5
ANNEX I
Provisional Minimum f.o.b. Export Price Per Tonne for Flat-Rolled Products of Iron or
Non-Alloy Steel, of a Width of 600mm. or More, Hot-Rolled, Not Clad, Plated or
Coated, of a Thickness Not Exceeding 12.7mm, with a Carbon Content of
Less Than 0.6 Per Cent, Except the Grades Specified in Accordance
with the American Petroleum Institute (API) Standards
COUNTRY PROVISIONAL MINIMUM F.O.B. EXPORT
PRICE PER TONNE
Russia US$315
Ukraine US$315
Brazil US$410G/ADP/N/53/ARG
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ANNEX II
Definitive Minimum f.o.b. Prices in United States Dollars (US$) Per Cubic Metre (m3)
PLYWOOD OF CONIFERS AND OTHER BROAD-LEAVED TREES EXCEPT FOR
GUATAMBU OF 3MM AND 4MM AND CEDAR
Grade Thickness
123
3mm. or more but not exceeding 4mm. 660.53 549.92 442.46
4mm. or more but not exceeding 6mm. 594.97 478.82 412.45
MULTI-PLY OF CONIFERS AND OTHER BROAD-LEAVED TREES, EXCEPT FOR CEDAR
GRADE THICKNESS
123
6mm. or more but not exceeding 9mm. 599.70 450.94 406.77
9mm. or more but not exceeding 12mm 590.11 531.71 479.41
12mm. or more but not exceeding 15mm 581.74 523.58 471.86
15mm. or more but not exceeding 18mm 576.17 510.79 460.24
18mm. or more 582.15 523.77 471.86G/ADP/N/53/ARG
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ANNEX III
Export Price Undertakings by Norton
Industria e Comercio LTDA
Price undertaking NCM
HeadingProduct Code Grain Measurement
in mm.
Per unit
(US$)Per m2
(US$)
6805.20.00 Waterproof
abrasive paperT 228 All 230x280 0.098*
6805.20.00 Abrasive paper A 257
A257A25736/50
60/80100/240225 x 275
225 x 275225 x 2750.057*
0.053*0.046*
6805.20.00 Heavyweight
paperG125/H113
G125/H113G125/H113
H 133
H 13340
50/80100/320
50/80
100/3202.68
2.302.08
2.98
2.39
6805.10.00 Emery paper K 246 All 225x275 0.182*
6805.30.20 Fibre discs 14/16
24/3650/6080
100/120d. 178/180
d. 178/180d. 178/180d. 178/180
d. 178/1800.3705**
0.3505**0.3250**0.2990**
0.2750**
* Price per sheet or its equivalent in square metres
** Price per disc or its equivalent in square metresG/ADP/N/53/ARG
Page 8
Export Price Undertakings by
3m Do Brasil LTDA.
NCM
HeadingProduct Code Grain Price undertaking
per m2
(US$)
6805.20.00 Waterproof
abrasivepaper231 Q
211 Q433 Q
413 Q60/180
220/60060/180
220/6001.5024
1.38981.5832
1.5024
6805.20.00 Abrasive paper 36/50
60/80
100/2400.9208
0.8562
0.7431
6805.20.00 Heavyweight
paper250 U
250 U
250 U
251 U251 U40
50/80
100/320
50/80100/3202.68
2.30
2.08
2.982.39
6805.10.00 Emery paper 36/320 2.9402
6805.30.20 Fibre discs 16
24/36
50/60
80
100/12014.820
14.000
13.000
11.960
11.000G/ADP/N/53/ARG
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Export Price Undertakings by
Carborundum Abrasivos LTDA.
Price undertaking N.C.M
HeadingProduct Code Grain Measurement
in mm.
Per unit
(US$)Per m2
(US$)
6805.20.00 Waterproof
abrasive
paperCarbowet All 230x280 0.098*
6805.20.00 Abrasive
paperLija Madeira/
Carbomassa
Lija Madeira/Carbomassa
Lija Madeira/
Carbomassa36/50
60/80100/240225x275
225x275225x2750.057*
0.053*0.046*
6805.20.00 Heavyweight
paperCarbomapel
Carbomapel
Carbomapel40
50/80
100/3202.68
2.30
2.08
6805.10.00 Emery paper Pano Metal/
Tela EsmerilAll 225x275 0.182*
6805.30.20 Fibre discs 14/6
24/3650/60
80
100/120d. 178/180
d. 178/180d. 178/180
d. 178/180
d. 178/1800.3705**
0.3500**0.3250**
0.2990**
0.2750**
* Price per sheet or its equivalent in square metres
** Price per disc or its equivalent in square metresG/ADP/N/53/ARG
Page 10
ANNEX  IV
Price Undertaking for Chains
(a) Polished Chains
Measurement Price undertaking
US$/kg.
Chain 25 B (2.5 mm.) 5.00
Chain 30 B (3.0 mm.) 2.00
Chain 35 B (3.5 mm.) 1.70
Chain 40 B (4.0 mm.) 1.50
Chain 45 B (4.5 mm.) 1.60
Chain 50 B (5.0 mm) 1.12
Chain 55 B (5.5 mm.) 1.20
Chain 60 B (6.0 mm) 1.15
Chain 65 B (6.5 mm) 1.07
Chain 70 B (7.0 mm.) 1.07
Chain 80 B (8.0 mm.) 1.05
Chain 90 B (9.0 mm.) 1.05
Chain 95 B (9.5 mm.) 1.05
Chain 110 B (11.0 mm.) 1.07
Chain 130 B (12.5 mm.) 1.15
Chain 140 B (14.3 mm.) 1.14
Chain 160 B (15.5 mm.) 1.24
(a) Galvanized Chains
Measurement Price undertaking
US$/kg.
Chain 25 B (2.5 mm.) 2.20
Chain 30 B (3.0 mm.) 2.80
Chain 35 B (3.5 mm.) 2.16
Chain 40 B (4.0 mm.) 1.79
Chain 45 B (4.5 mm.) 1.79
Chain 50 B (5.0 mm) 1.33
Chain 55 B (5.5 mm.) 1.41
Chain 60 B (6.0 mm) 1.40
Chain 65 B (6.5 mm) 1.26
Chain 70 B (7.0 mm.) 1.26
Chain 80 B (8.0 mm.) 1.21
Chain 90 B (9.0 mm.) 1.21
Chain 95 B (9.5 mm.) 1.22
Chain 110 B (11.0 mm.) 1.20
Chain 130 B (12.5 mm.) 1.20
Chain 140 B (14.3 mm.) 1.20
Chain 160 B (15.5 mm.) 1.20G/ADP/N/53/ARG
Page 11SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON OUTSTANDING CASES
Final measures No final measures
Country Product Initiation*Provisional
measures/
determinationsDefinitive 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
marginDate, dumping
marginDate, dumping
marginDate Date Date Date
1 2 3 4 5 6 789 1 0 1 11 2 1 31 4
Italy Flags and paving of
fine earthenware"porcellanato"2 2 / 9 / 9 8 - - - - - - - -- --G/ADP/N/53/ARG
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ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES IN FORCE
DEFINITIVE DUTIES IN FORCE
(As at 30 June 1999)
Country/customs territory Product Date imposed Duration
United States Single-mode optical fibre cable, conventional and dispersion-shifted 18.12.98 2 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
Italy Spiral drill bits with normal Morse taper 11.9.98 2 years
Venezuela Aluminium cable 27.2.98 5 years
Germany Coated paper and paperboard with specific characteristics and
weighing more than 200 g./m226.2.99 2 years
Brazil Single-mode optical fibre cable, conventional and dispersion-shifted 18.12.98 2 years
Brazil Aluminium cable 27.2.96 5 years
Brazil Ceramic magnets, grain-oriented, ring-shaped 11.4.97* 2 years
Brazil Straight handsaw blades made from high-speed steel 6.5.97* 2 years
Brazil Liquid dielectric transformers 13.3.97* 2 years
Brazil NH 00-, 01 and 02-type fuses for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V. 16.12.97 3 years
Brazil Steel gas cylinders 26.1.98 3 years
China, People's Republic of Mopeds 8.11.95 5 years
China, People's Republic of Bicycles 22.11.95 5 years
China, People's Republic of Metallic fabric of galvanized iron for mosquito screens 8.10.97 5 years
China, People's Republic of Alloy-steel straight saw blades 8.10.97 2 years
China, People's Republic of Bench drills with a drilling capacity of between 1/4 and 3/4 8.10.97 2 years
China, People's Republic of Single-phase electric motors for washing machines 22.11.95 5 years
China, People's Republic of Pipe fittings for butt welding 14.10.97 2 years
China, People's Republic of Car radios 11.11.97 2 years
China, People's Republic of Cutlery made exclusively of stainless steel 17.2.98 2 years
China, People's Republic of Playing cards 17.2.98 2 years
China, People's Republic of Fireworks articles 27.5.98 2 years
China, People's Republic of Double-locking cylinder and brass padlocks 09.6.98 2 years
China, People's Republic of 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
China, People's Republic of Vertical-turret milling machines 5.11.98 2 years
Taiwan Vertical-turret milling machines 5.11.98 2 years
Taiwan Pipe fittings for butt welding 14.10.97 2 years
Taiwan Bicycles 22.11.95 5 years
Taiwan 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
*An asterisk means that anti-dumping duties expired within the first half of 1999.
1 Under Resolution MEYOSP No. 530/99, the anti-dumping duty duly fixed remains in force until the review process has been
concluded.
UNDERTAKINGS IN FORCE
(As at 30 June 1999)
Country/customs territory Product Date imposed Duration
Australia Cold-rolled plate 13.1.95 -
Chile Straight tubular fluorescent
lamps21.8.96 3 years
United States Telephone cable 18.1.95 -
Spain Telephone cable 18.1.95 -
Germany Portland cement 27.2.98 5 years
Brazil Straight tubular fluorescent
lamps21.8.96 3 years
Brazil Polystyrene foam trays 10.6.97 5 years
Brazil Natural or artificial abrasive
powder or grain, on a base of
textile material, of paper, ofpaperboard or of other
materials, whether or not cut to
shape or sewn or otherwisemade up, especially waterproof
abrasive paper, abrasive paper,
heavy-weight abrasive paper,10.6.99 2 yearsG/ADP/N/53/ARG
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Country/customs territory Product Date imposed Duration
fibre discs and emery paper
Brazil Patent-type chains with links of
2.5 mm. or more but less than20 mm., of cast iron, iron or
steel11.6.99 3 years
Sweden Bimetal straight saw blades 17.5.99 5 years
REVOCATION OF ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
(1 January to 30 June 1999)
Country/customs territory Product Date revoked
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