Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Duties
Explore the complex world of trade remedies designed to counter unfair trade practices and level the global playing field.
Understanding Trade Remedies Against Unfair Practices
Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are crucial trade policy instruments used by countries to address unfair trade practices that can harm domestic industries. These measures aim to restore fair competition when imports are priced unfairly due to dumping or foreign government subsidization.
These trade remedies represent a balance between open markets and fair trade, allowing countries to maintain free trade principles while providing a mechanism to address practices that distort competition and threaten domestic production.
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Why Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Duties Matter
For Businesses
- Protection from unfair foreign competition
- Legal recourse when facing artificially low-priced imports
- Potential duty costs when importing goods subject to AD/CVD
- Supply chain planning challenges when duties are imposed
- Compliance requirements for importers and exporters
For Policymakers
- Tools to protect domestic industries from unfair competition
- Balance between free trade and fair trade principles
- WTO-compliant mechanisms to address trade distortions
- Policy instruments that shape international trade relations
- Protection of jobs and industrial capacity in sensitive sectors
Key Concepts in Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Measures
Dumping
The practice of exporting products at prices lower than those charged in the home market or below cost of production.
Subsidization
Government financial support that benefits the production, manufacture, or export of goods, creating an unfair advantage.
Material Injury
Significant harm caused to a domestic industry by dumped or subsidized imports, a key requirement for imposing duties.
Duty Margin
The percentage rate of anti-dumping or countervailing duty imposed, calculated based on dumping margin or subsidy amount.
WTO Rules
International guidelines that govern how countries can investigate and impose anti-dumping and countervailing measures.
Sunset Reviews
Periodic examinations to determine whether duties should continue or be terminated after their initial period.
Related Tools
Duty Calculator
Calculate potential anti-dumping and countervailing duties using our interactive calculator.
Section 301 Exclusion Checker
Check if your products qualify for exclusions from trade remedy measures like tariffs and duties.
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