Procedural phases relating to the defense against unfair import practices
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The procedural phases relating to the defense against unfair
import practices are defined as follows:
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- Presentation of a request from a national industry or instruction from the Minister responsible for trade.
![Verification](https://pce.tn/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/blancPlan-de-travail-2-8.png)
Notification of admissibility of the file:
Check whether the file is complete or not.
Check whether the file is complete or not.
![Transmission](https://pce.tn/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/blancPlan-de-travail-5-8.png)
Carry out a preliminary examination: verify the accuracy and adequacy of the evidence provided. Check the condition of representativeness of the applicant
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Motion requiring preliminary examination
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Sufficient evidence and conditions fulfilled, therefore, initiation of an investigation after advice from the Ministry of Trade. Possibility of imposition of provisional anti-dumping or countervailing duties.
![Verification](https://pce.tn/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/blancPlan-de-travail-2-8.png)
Publication in the J.O.R.T of the decision to open investigation/ Provisional measures taken.OMC notification. Sending inquiries to foreign parties.
![Verification](https://pce.tn/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/blancPlan-de-travail-7-8.png)
Verification of information provided by foreign parties. Investigative operations with the possibility of making site visits and hearings.
![Verification](https://pce.tn/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/blancPlan-de-travail-4-8.png)
Negative preliminary examination
![Verification](https://pce.tn/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/blancPlan-de-travail-11-8.png)
File classification. OMC notification.
![Verification](https://pce.tn/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/blancPlan-de-travail-8-8.png)
Imposition of anti-dumping or countervailing duties. OMC notification. Publication in the J.O.R.T. Monitoring of the application of the measures taken.
![Reception](https://pce.tn/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/blancPlan-de-travail-10-8.png)
Termination of the investigation in case of insufficient evidence concerning the increased imports and their detrimental effects on local production
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Notification of the OMC, Publication in the J.O.R.T