Training Seminars
The Basics

THE BASICS

I. “An Overview of Antidumping Concepts and Methodologies”

Designed for new associates, summer associates, novice analysts, or experienced trade professionals seeking a better technical understanding of dumping methodologies, this 1-day seminar focuses on the mechanics of margin calculations.  You will review in detail the steps needed to execute the essential elements of dumping margin calculations.  Topics include, CEP, EP, and NV ex-factory price calculations; the Arm’s Length Test; the Cost Test (80/20 Methodology); CV;  Model Matching  (Identical, Most Similar, the 20% Test, and Difmers); CEP Profit; CV Profit; Percent Margin Calculations; and Zeroing.  

II. “An Introduction to SAS® Used for Antidumping Calculations”

Designed for aspiring antidumping computer programmers or those who simply want to learn how to read antidumping computer programming, this 1-day seminar teaches basic SAS® programming skills within the framework of dumping margin calculations.  Topics include “Understanding Dumping Databases, Variables, and Observations; “SAS®Data Libraries and Data Sets”; “Understanding DATA and PROC Steps”; “SAS® Syntax”; and, “Basic SAS® Statements.”

III. “Understanding Antidumping SAS® Computer Programs”

Blending elements of Seminars I and II, this course is designed to familiarize the technical novice with the standard antidumping computer programs. Our instructor will systematically guide you through sample antidumping computer programs and output, demonstrating exactly where and how key antidumping methodologies are executed in the programming code.   We offer this course as 1-day seminar for the non-programmer, or as an intensive, multi-day session for new antidumping programmers.   

IV. Non-Market Economy Cases

With a focus on the derivation of normal value by means of the “factors of production” methodology, this course details the unique aspects of non-market economy antidumping calculations and analysis.  Topics covered include surrogate country selection, surrogate values for inputs other than labor, regression based wage rates, and separate rates analysis.

If you would like more information, or wish to schedule a seminar at your agency or firm, contact:

• Mary Ann McCleary at mmccleary@captrade.com
• Valerie Owenby at vowenby@captrade.com