UNO is renowned for the defense of exporting companies in trade remedies investigations. We have represented exporters in over 100 anti-dumping cases, securing reductions in dumping margins, favorable public interest rulings and significant tariff elimination decisions.
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Tailored solutions driven by tangible impacts and the generation of sustainable value to foster companies’ competitiveness.
UNO operates in strategic sectors – such as tires, machinery and equipment, textiles, chemicals, steelmaking, etc. – with expertise in the key trade remedies instruments and public policies that shape the Brazilian industry.
Dumping margins calculated accurately, direct support from UNO's partners, and strategies focused on risk reduction and efficiency gains
Comprehensive cost-benefit analysis, realistic success evaluation, and clear timelines foreseeing each phase
High-level network with direct interaction with key government agencies, international organizations, associations, and industry experts
Our team combines technical and legal expertise with data intelligence to provide strategic, secure, and well-informed decision-making at every step
UNO has expertise in antidumping investigations, subsidies, safeguards, and their related reviews, offering services that include data collection and analysis, margin calculation, attendance in verifications, determination of surrogate values, injury and causality assessment, price undertaking negotiations, price monitoring, duty refunds, and public interest evaluation.
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UNO leads the strategic trade policy actions of its clients within the MERCOSUR framework, providing comprehensive support before CAMEX and ensuring agility and efficiency in the adoption of the requested measures.
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With in-depth knowledge of the sector-specific challenges and opportunities, we are able to craft and implement effective strategies for our clients.
Agriculture, Forest and Food Products
Fruits, Garlic, Honey, Paper and Pulp, Poultry, Shrimp, Powdered Milk, Wood and Timber Products.
Industrial and Manufacturing Goods
Chemicals, Glass, Machinery and Equipment, Steel and Aluminum, Tires.
Consumer Goods
Footwear, Household Items, Textiles and Apparel, Health Items (medical gloves, needles, syringes, etc.).
UNO provides comprehensive support in trade remedies investigations and related proceedings in Brazil or other jurisdictions, namely:
Antidumping Investigations and Sunset Reviews
Subsidy Investigations (Countervailing Duties) and Sunset Reviews
Safeguard Investigations
Changed Circumstances, New Shipper, Expedited, Anti-Circumvention, Redetermination and Reimbursement Reviews
Product Scope Assessments
Public Interest Evaluation
Price Undertaking Negotiations and Reviews
Refund of Antidumping Duties Paid in Excess
Non-preferential Rules of Origin Investigations
End-to-end strategic advisory, aiming to achieve the best results for each client:
Data Collection and Preparation
Accurate identification, extraction and preparation of accounting and sales data from ERP systems like SAP, in compliance with applicable regulations and timely submission before authorities.
Dumping Margin Calculation
Single consulting firm in Brazil with extensive experience and accuracy in calculation methodologies to estimate dumping margins and potential scenarios with precision, considering local requirements and preferred methodologies used by the authorities.
Verification On-site Support
Direct client assistance during on-the-spot verifications by investigating authorities, reviewing data and anticipating any issues that may be of concern based on solid practical experience.
Surrogate Value Selection
Research and selection of surrogate countries and sources for normal value calculations in non-market economy (NME) investigations.
Injury and Causality
Focus on the technical argumentation regarding the relationship between investigated imports and the injury to the domestic industry, based on data and criteria adopted by the competent authorities.
Dialogue with the Authorities
Strategic communication with investigating and decision-making authorities throughout the process to strengthen technical arguments and defenses.
Price Undertakings and Monitoring
Experience in price undertaking negotiations with Brazilian and international authorities and in establishing monitoring systems to prevent new liabilities.
Non-Preferential Origin
Verification of the correct origin of products subject to anti-dumping duties, seeking the recognition of origin of the exporting country.
Public Interest Evaluation
Technical analyses to support or challenge trade remedies measures based on criteria of public interest impact.
Antidumping Duty Refund
Assistance for importers aiming at recovering antidumping duties paid in excess where final dumping margins were reduced after the imposition of provisional duties.
The Brazilian government employs various instruments to implement its trade policy in the context of the MERCOSUR. UNO provides full assistance to clients navigating these measures before the Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX), whether they are responding to them or seeking to apply for benefits, ensuring a smooth and efficient process:
Permanent Changes to the Common Nomenclature and to the Common External Tariff ("NCM/TEC – CT-1")
Exceptions List to the Common External Tariff ("LETEC")
Temporary Actions due to Supply Shortages
Special Tariff Measures Due to Trade Imbalances ("DCC")
Exceptions List for Capital Goods, IT, and Telecommunications ("LEBIT/BK")
Ex-Tariff Regime for Capital Goods, IT, and Telecommunications ("Ex-tarifário")
UNO has a proven track record in defending exporters in antidumping investigations, delivering strategic and sustainable outcomes in key markets:
Brazilian Exporters
In the first case where UNO represented Brazilian exporters facing an antidumping investigation in the United States, the wood mouldings industry achieved a zero dumping margin. This marked the only instance where Brazil avoided the imposition of antidumping duties in an original investigation, permanently freeing the industry from such measures. In Turkey's first antidumping case against Brazil, involving kraft paper, UNO represented Klabin and secured the lowest antidumping duty among all investigated exporters. Five years later, the measure was not renewed. When China launched an antidumping investigation against Brazil's poultry exports, UNO represented Seara/JBS and secured the lowest antidumping duty among all investigated exporters. Five years later, the measure was not renewed.
South Korean Exporters
With participation in 31 investigations involving South Korea, UNO has directly contributed to the reduction of the number of Brazilian antidumping measures in force against the country, which are now limited to only five – a direct result of its technical and strategic efforts.
Indian Exporters
Since UNO began representing Indian exporters in Brazilian trade remedies investigations, it has contributed to removing barriers to bilateral trade by reducing margins in sunset reviews and securing the full elimination of measures, such as in the cases of grinding media balls and textured polyester yarns. In the latter, UNO secured a two-year suspension of the measures based on public interest, ultimately enabling their definitive removal.
Indonesian Exporters
In all antidumping investigations involving Indonesian exports where UNO provided support, a 100% success rate was achieved. This includes cases terminated without measures for Stainless Steel and Acrylic Yarn, as well as securing very low dumping margins for all Indonesian exporters in the Viscose Yarn investigation. Furthermore, UNO successfully terminated the antidumping duty on Viscose Yarn during a subsequent sunset review.
Chinese Exporters
UNO has a well-established track record in defending Chinese exporters in trade remedies investigations, with a consistent history of reducing margins and preserving access to the Brazilian market. In several cases, UNO secured the definitive removal of measures, such as in investigations involving ferrite magnets and socks. Additionally, UNO was a pioneer in several achievements for China in anti-dumping investigations in Brazil, securing individual margins for Chinese respondents, price undertakings, third-country questionnaires, changes in the surrogate country, among other success cases.
Experience in Subsidy Cases
UNO is the most experienced team in Brazilian subsidy investigations, participating in 13 of 15 cases over the past 15 years against China, India, and Indonesia, involving grinding media balls, PET film, fiber optic cables, aluminum sheets and foil, stainless steel, hot-rolled steel, acrylic yarn, and viscose yarn.
Experience in Public Interest Cases
UNO played a decisive role in major public interest cases conducted by the Brazilian government involving GNO steel, hot-rolled steel, polyester yarn, and coarse salt.
A history of significant global results, including tariff eliminations, margin reductions, and achievements in public interest proceedings. Our expertise and commitment ensure that clients return year after year, building long-term partnerships with us.
Roberto Kanitz, founding partner at UNO, is a specialist in trade remedies and international negotiations. He has over 20 years of experience representing companies in disputes with countries such as China, India, and South Korea. He is listed as a WTO panelist on behalf of Brazil and combines legal and accounting backgrounds in his technical analyses.
Gisela Sarmet, partner at UNO, is a specialist in trade remedies and international trade, with more than 27 years of experience. She has worked both as an analyst at DECOM/SECEX and in the private sector, with technical expertise in all stages of antidumping, subsidies, and tariff review proceedings, providing strategic consulting services.
Mariana Barros, partner at UNO, provides legal support in WTO Law and trade remedy investigations. She holds a postgraduate degree in controllership, auditing, and compliance. With over 12 years of experience in anti-dumping cases in Brazil and abroad, she also advises on subsidies, tariff regimes, and customs compliance.
Letícia Prado, partner at UNO, is a specialist in trade remedies, with more than 10 years of experience in anti-dumping investigations and tariff-related matters. She holds postgraduate studies in Government Relations and provides strategic assistance during on-site verifications, with a focus on both the technical details and legal dimensions of dumping cases.
Ricardo Barnabé, partner at UNO, is a trade remedies and antitrust counsel. He has 8 years of experience in dumping investigations before DECOM/SECEX, in addition to representing companies in tariff change requests, and in both administrative and judicial disputes before the Ministry of Development, Industry and Commerce (MDIC) and other authorities.
Anna Beatriz Monteiro, consultant at UNO, holds a degree in International Relations from the University of São Paulo (USP). She has over two years of experience in trade remedies in Brazil, assisting companies in all stages of anti-dumping and subsidy investigations. She also has extensive experience in tariff change procedures.
Vitória de Labetta, attorney at UNO, works with trade remedies and tariff change requests, advising domestic and international clients. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. – PUC/SP) and has completed specialized studies in Tax Law (IBDT). Her professional background includes experience in special customs regimes, fiscal policy frameworks, and international trade-related litigation.
Arthur Ueda is a Law student at the University of São Paulo, currently pursuing a double degree at the Université Lumière Lyon II in France. At UNO, his work focuses on assisting the team, with a strong emphasis on anti-dumping investigations and procedures related to tariff changes. He is fluent in both English and French, which supports his contributions in international trade matters.
Beatriz Becker, intern at UNO, is an undergraduate student in International Relations at ESPM and has also studied International Business at IÉSEG School of Management in France. She has experience in legislative study groups and has served as a university volunteer manager. At UNO, she provides support in anti-dumping investigations.
Thomás Martins is a law student at the University of São Paulo. He has research experience focusing on international organizations and comparative law. He is currently participating in the national edition of Model EU 2025, an official simulation of the Council of the European Union organized by the EU Delegation to Brazil.
Sandra Janostiac is a specialist in strategy and digital transformation, with over 20 years of experience in innovation, technology, and governance projects across sectors such as healthcare, finance, industry, and foreign trade. She has led initiatives in organizational restructuring, AI and process optimization, and operational efficiency.
Milena is in charge of UNO’s financial and administrative management. She also works with budget control and strategic planning. She holds a degree in Business Administration and an MBA in Finance.
Antonio Galdino is the CTO at UNO. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering and works in systems development, information security, IT infrastructure, and technical support for trade investigations.
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