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# anti-dumping law — Legal Counsel

As Legal Counsel, 'anti-dumping law' competence isn’t about *understanding* the theory – it’s about proactively mitigating risk for your company in international trade. Daily work often involves reviewing sales contracts and pricing strategies to identify potential ‘dumping’ exposures (selling below normal value) when exporting goods. You’ll be assessing whether a price difference exists, if that difference is significant enough to trigger investigation, and crucially, documenting legitimate business reasons for any price variations – cost differences, market conditions, etc. Think less 'textbook definition' and more 'defensible documentation'.

Typical tasks include responding to anti-dumping questionnaires from foreign authorities (e.g., the US Department of Commerce, EU Commission), advising sales/export teams on compliant pricing practices *before* issues arise, and potentially assisting with submissions during investigations. Tools used are often internal data analytics platforms to track export prices, cost accounting records for establishing 'normal value', and legal research databases for precedent cases & current regulations in key markets. You'll also need familiarity with WTO rules as they underpin national anti-dumping laws.

A major pitfall is failing to proactively address pricing concerns. Waiting until an investigation starts puts you on the back foot, significantly increasing costs and potential penalties. Another is inadequate record-keeping – proving 'normal value' or legitimate reasons for price differences requires robust documentation. Good looks like a proactive compliance program with clear guidelines for export pricing, regular internal audits of sales data, and a strong working relationship with your company’s trade compliance team.

Finally, remember anti-dumping isn’t just about *avoiding* being accused; it can also be about *pursuing* claims if your domestic industry is harmed by unfairly priced imports. While less common for in-house counsel, understanding the process of filing a petition and participating in investigations from the complainant side is valuable.

## Weitere Anreicherung

Stage-2 source for future practitioner grounding: CORE / DOAB (open-access law monographs).
