Source: Rita Jane Gabbett, MEATINGPLACE, 1/23/12

The Diario Oficial (Mexico’s official gazette), the Mexican Unit of Foreign Trade Practices (UPCI) published its preliminary determination in the anti-dumping investigation against imports of U.S. chicken leg quarters.
According to the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council, UPCI explained that dumping duties would not be imposed until it renders a final determination, as all parties are continuing to pursue a settlement agreement. The determination notes that the investigation will continue on a parallel track to the ongoing settlement process.

UPCI identified individual margins for only three companies out of all those that participated and provided sufficient information for calculating individual margins, according to a USAPEEC document made available to Meatingplace.  The announced margins on the three selected companies are as follows: Tyson Foods, 129.77 percent; Simmons Foods, 62.90 percent; and Sanderson Farms, 83.84 percent.

All other companies receive the “all others” rate, which was set at 129.77 percent.

According to USAPEEC’s attorney in Mexico, the filing of the preliminary determination should have no impact on U.S. poultry exports to Mexico.

UPCI noted that all interested parties may provide supplementary information and evidence to reinforce their arguments over the next 30 working days.

In the mean time, discussions to reach a settlement will continue. USAPEEC’s attorneys are in ongoing discussions with both Mexican and U.S. governments.
 

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