La defensa antidumping is essential for companies facing investigations that may seriously affect their operations: increased costs, guarantee requirements, import delays, and loss of competitiveness in the market. The process is technically complex, with strict deadlines and direct economic consequences: the imposition of definitive antidumping duties may effectively result in the closure of an import channel.

MJE Foreign Trade has participated in more than 100 antidumping, subsidy and safeguard proceedings in Argentina. We advise both affected importers and domestic petitioner industries, providing technical and legal representation at all stages of the process before the National Commission for Foreign Trade (CNCE) and the Secretariat of Industry and Commerce.

What is dumping and how does it affect imports in Argentina?

Dumping occurs when an imported product enters a market at prices lower than its normal value in the country of origin. When this practice causes injury or a threat of injury to the domestic industry, the authorities may initiate an investigation and impose compensatory antidumping duties.

For Argentine importing companies that work with products from China, India, Brazil, South Korea or Vietnam, the risk of being affected by an antidumping investigation is constant and increasing. Once an investigation is initiated, importers have very short deadlines to present their position or be excluded from the process.

Antidumping Defense Services in Argentina

Antidumping defense for importers in Argentina

We represent importing companies at all stages of the process before the CNCE: filing of interested party submissions, response to importer questionnaires, participation in public hearings, presentation of technical and economic arguments, and challenge of provisional and definitive duties.

Defense of Foreign Exporters before the CNCE

Through MJE Global LLC (Miami, USA), we represent exporters from third countries subject to investigations in Argentina. We coordinate responses to the exporter questionnaire, the submission of information on normal value and export price, and participation in the different stages of the proceedings.

Defense in subsidy and safeguard investigations

Subsidy (countervailing duty) and safeguard investigations follow similar procedures but have their own specific technical requirements. We provide advice on risk assessment, the submission of technical arguments, and the challenge of provisional and definitive measures.

Monitoring of Antidumping Investigations and Early Alerts

We continuously monitor antidumping investigations and alert our clients when a measure or the opening of an investigation may impact their import operations. We track products under investigation and rulings issued by the competent authorities, enabling an immediate response to new proceedings.

Antidumping Contingency Planning

Before initiating a high-volume import operation with suppliers from countries with a history of investigations, we advise on antidumping risk and mitigation strategies, including origin diversification, documentation of normal value, and invoice price adjustments.

Dumping Experts — Specialized Antidumping Community

MJE is the founder of Dumping Expertsthe first international Spanish-language community exclusively dedicated to antidumping defense. Through this platform, companies across Latin America gain access to training, case law, and specialized advisory services in the field.

• +100 participations in antidumping investigations before the CNCE
• Unique in Argentina with binational presence: Buenos Aires + Miami (MJE Global LLC)
• We represent importers, exporters and domestic industries simultaneously.
• Founders of Dumping Experts — the largest Spanish-language antidumping community.

Frequently Asked Questions — Antidumping

How long does an antidumping investigation last in Argentina?

The standard duration is 12 months from the opening of the investigation, extendable by an additional 6 months in complex cases. However, provisional measures may be applied from around month 6, making active participation from the outset essential.

Can an importer continue importing during an antidumping investigation?

Yes, but with guarantees. Once the CNCE recommends provisional measures, imports must be secured through a deposit or bond equivalent to the estimated provisional duty. Monitoring the case and challenging the estimated margins can significantly reduce this

Can an established antidumping duty be challenged?

Sí. Los Definitive antidumping duties have a maximum duration of 5 years, after which an expiry review may be requested. During this period, annual reviews may also be requested if market conditions have changed. We advise on both procedures.

Is your company facing an antidumping investigation?

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