August 18,2016, the Secretary of Trade, initiated the investigation for alleged dumping in exports to Argentina of “porcellanato” plates and tiles, natural or unpolished, polished, including semi polished (satin finished) and lacquered or enamelled (including polished) for paving or coating from India, Malaysia, Vietnam and Brazil classified under Mercosur Customs Tariff HS Codes (N.C.M.) 6907.90.00 and 6908.90.00; and "porcellanato" plates and tiles lacquered or enamelled (including polished) for paving or coating, from China, classified under Mercosur Customs Tariff HS Code (N.C.M.) 6908.90.00.

2016年8月18日，阿根廷生产部贸易国务秘书处在阿根廷《官方公报》发布2016年220号决议，决定应本国地板和陶瓷地砖生产者商会申请对原产自中国的上釉细砂岩地砖进行反倾销立案调查。涉案产品的南共市海关编码 6908.90.00。同时决定对原产自印度、马来西亚、越南、巴西的未打磨细砂岩地砖和上釉细砂岩地砖进行反倾销调查立案。

However, this is not the first time Argentina has lodged anti-dumping against China ceramics. Today, let's follow Mr. CTW to review the dark history.

Ceramic Tiles（陶瓷砖）

July 27, 2011, Argentina initiated anti-dumping investigation on the ceramic tiles imports from China (HS Code 69079000).

2011年7月27日，阿根廷对原产于中国的未上釉地砖和饰面瓷砖进行反倾销立案调查。涉案产品海关编码为69079000。

In 2012, Argentina announced a five-year anti-dumping duty on Feb 21 on ceramic tiles from China ranging from $8.77 to $12.2 per square meter, the Ministry of Commerce said.

2012年2月21日，阿根廷宣布结束对原产于中国的瓷砖(南共市税号：6907.90.00)的反倾销调查，并对陶瓷砖征收8.77美元到12.20美元/平方米的反倾销税。

On August 28, the State Secretariat of the Department of Economy and Public Finance delivered a notice to the economic and commercial department of the Chinese Embassy in Argentina, notifying that in accordance with Resolution No. 470 on August 27, Argentina decided to impose preliminary anti-dumping duties on the ceramic tiles imports from China (HS Code 69079000), tariff rate is US $4.62/m2. The resolution went into effect on August 28 and will be valid for 6 months.

2012年8月28日，阿根廷经济与公共财政部外贸国务秘书处照会中国驻阿根廷经商参赞处，通报阿方根据8月27日官方公告中公布的该部2012年第470号决议，决定对原产于中国的瓷砖征收临时反倾销税，税率为4.62美元/平米。上述决议于8月28日起生效，有效期6个月。

Ceramic Tableware（陶瓷餐具）

August 4, 2008, the Argentine Ministry of Economy issued Resolution No.187/2008, originating from China's ceramic tableware (porcelain and pottery dishes) anti-dumping investigation. Products involved in the case of customs HS codes 69,120,000 for the HS codes 69111010,69111090,69119000.

2008年8月4日，据报道，阿根廷经济部发布了第187/2008号决议，对原产于中国的陶瓷餐具及其他家用或卫生用瓷器进行反倾销立案调查。涉案次次反倾销的相关产品的海关编码分别为 69111010,69111090,69119000和69120000。

September 18, 2009, Argentina originated in China's ceramic tableware and other household or sanitary porcelain in anti-dumping final ruling, with a minimum limit measures, valid for 5 years. This makes China the product concerned fixed the minimum export price FOB USD 4.65/ kg. 

2009年9月18日，阿根廷对本案作出反倾销终裁，采用最低限价措施，中国涉案产品的最低离岸出口价为4.65美元/千克。

* sourced from the Internwt.

Editor: Tony Peng