On April 26, 2024, the Ministry of Economy of Mexico announced the launch of an anti - dumping self - initiated investigation on footwear products originating from China. This move is based on a dumping complaint filed by the Mexican domestic footwear manufacturing industry, alleging that Chinese - produced footwear entered the Mexican market at a price lower than the normal market value, causing potential economic damage to the local industry.

Scope and Duration of the Investigation

The scope of this anti - dumping investigation is extensive, covering products such as boots, sandals, sports shoes and casual shoes. These products are classified under the Mexican tariff classification TIGIE, including tariff numbers 6402.91.06, 6402.99.19, 6402.99.20, 6404.11.17, 6404.19.02, 6404.19.08 and 6404.19.99. The investigation period covers from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023, while the injury investigation period starts from October 1, 2020 and extends to September 30, 2023.

Legal Provisions and Investigation Procedures

According to relevant Mexican laws, the Ministry of Economy has the right to retroactively levy anti - dumping duties on the products under investigation that have been declared to Mexico within 90 days before the start of the investigation. This means that if the preliminary investigation results show the existence of dumping behavior, the Ministry of Economy of Mexico can take temporary measures to levy anti - dumping duties on importers to prevent further damage to the market.

During the investigation, the Ministry of Economy of Mexico will assess the difference between the export prices of Chinese manufacturers and their domestic market prices to determine whether there is dumping behavior. In addition, the Ministry of Economy will also analyze the impact of these imported products on the Mexican domestic market prices, market share and industrial performance to judge whether there is material damage.

Participation of Stakeholders

The Ministry of Economy of Mexico encourages all stakeholders to participate in the investigation process. Stakeholders can obtain questionnaires and submit evidence or opinions by visiting the website of the Ministry of Economy, sending emails or visiting the office of the Ministry of Economy in person. These participation methods aim to ensure the comprehensiveness and transparency of the investigation, so that all voices can be heard.

Website:https://www.gob.mx/se/acciones-y-programas/industria-y-comercio-unidad-de-practicas-comerciales-internacionales-upci

Email: upci@economia.gob.mx

Address of the Mexican Ministry of Economy: Calle Pachuca número 189, Planta Baja, Colonia Condesa, Demarcación Territorial Cuauhtémoc, Código Postal 06140, en la Ciudad de México.

Conclusions and Impacts

The final ruling of this anti - dumping investigation will be made based on the evidence collected and the analysis results. If the investigation confirms that Chinese footwear products have dumping behavior and have caused damage to the Mexican industry, the Ministry of Economy will officially issue anti - dumping measures and adjust the import tax rates of relevant products.