Antidumping: New Procedures for Investigations

Through Resolution 111/2025, published in the Official Gazette on April 28, 2025, the Secretariat of Industry and Commerce approved a comprehensive update of the procedures applicable to investigations of unfair international trade practices, alleged circumvention, and safeguard measure requests. This measure complements the amendments Decree 33/2025 introduced, and repeals Resolutions 293/2008, 77/2020, and 586/2020. Its objective is to optimize the corresponding administrative processes and provide greater transparency and efficiency.

The new regulation introduces an optional advisory stage prior to the formal submission of investigation requests. This technical assistance can be requested online through the Remote Procedures Platform (TAD) and is intended to address technical inquiries and facilitate access to information for determining the normal value in cases of dumping, subsidies, or safeguards. During this stage, interested parties may request domestic market data from the exporting country, assistance in obtaining public import data, and support with tariff classification of  goods. This process can last a maximum of three months. This advisory stage may also be requested in the context of a sunset review, but for this, it must be initiated at least six months before the measure expires.

The Resolution also updates the formal requirements for initiating investigations of unfair trade practices, alleged circumvention, or safeguard requests. For these, it will be necessary to first acquire the relevant tariff classification through TAD, include proof of legal standing, and—where applicable—evidence of representativeness of the affected domestic industry. Additionally, the Resolution introduces new forms for each type of request (detailed in Annexes I to VI).

Regarding price undertakings, the Resolution provides that the Argentine Foreign Trade Commission (CNCE) will prepare a report analyzing compliance with current undertakings and issue a decision. This decision will be submitted to the Secretariat of Industry and Commerce, which will issue a recommendation, and the Ministry will make the final decision. If the exporting firm does not comply, it will be notified and granted a 10-day period to submit a response.

The regulation also defines specific procedures for new exporters, establishing minimum thresholds for normal and significant commercial operations. Accordingly, exporters must carry out operations to Argentina representing at least 6% of total imports of the product, considering the characteristics of the market and the product. The Resolution sets specific guidelines for significant operations and other particular cases.

Resolution 111/2025 also introduces a procedure for suspending measures. The Secretariat, under the Ministry of Economy’s instruction, may request the CNCE to prepare a technical report on the market and product situation. The measure may be suspended for up to six months, extendable for one year.

The Resolution also establishes other matters such as timelines, effects, and general provisions to consider throughout the investigation processes. The Resolution reinforces the mandatory use of the TAD platform for all filings, notifications, and communications, including specific guidelines for electronic processing of requests, access to case files, and review of proceedings.

Resolution 111/2025 became enforceable on April 29, 2025.