Anti Dumping

Govt imposes anti-dumping duty on five Chinese products for 5 years

India has imposed anti-dumping duty on five Chinese goods, including glass mirror and cellophane transparent film, for five years to guard domestic players from cheap imports from the neighbouring country. These duties were imposed as these products -- isopropyl alcohol, sulphur black, cellophane transparent film, thermoplastic polyurethane, unframed glass mirror -- were exported to India from China at below normal prices. In five separate notifications, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Department of Revenue, said that the duty imposed "shall be levied for a period of five years". The government has imposed the USD 82 per tonne and USD 217 per tonne duty on different Chinese firms on isopropyl alcohol, which has medical and industrial uses. It is also used as an antiseptic for skin and instrumentation, and hand sanitiser. On imports of sulphur black, whose total imports in 2023-24 was USD 4.3 million, a duty of up to USD 389 per tonne has been imposed. It is used fo

DGTR suggests anti-dumping duty on Chinese drawer sliders to protect MSMEs

The commerce ministry's investigation arm DGTR has recommended an anti-dumping duty of USD 422 per tonne on Chinese drawer sliders with a view to guard MSME units. In its findings, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has concluded that 'Telescopic Channel Drawer Slider' has been exported to India at a price below the normal value, resulting in dumping. The imports are also undercutting the prices of the domestic industry, the DGTR has said in a notification. "The authority recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty on the imports," it said. The directorate had "suo-motu" initiated the probe against the alleged dumping of this product to guard micro, small & medium enterprise (MSME) units against cheap imports from the neighbouring country. Usually, anti-dumping investigations are initiated based on an application filed by domestic producers, but since the fragmented industries did not have the know-how of the procedures involved in the trade remedy probe, the ...

China woes drag down French spirits maker Pernod Ricard's Q1 sales

Pernod Ricard said it was working to mitigate the impact of the Chinese anti-dumping decision on the group's performance but did not provide details

Here's why Maan Aluminium shares were locked in 20% upper circuit today

Maan Aluminium said it has been awarded 'Zero' rate of anti dumping duty for the export of aluminium extrusions to the US.

China retaliates against Canadian tariffs with anti-dumping probe on canola

Last month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, criticising Beijing for failing to adhere to global environmental and labour standards

India ranks second in anti-dumping duties, lowers average tariffs in 2023

According to a WTO report, India saw a notable reduction in average tariffs to 17 per cent from 18.1 per cent in 2022, while increasing the use of non-tariff measures

India ranks second in anti-dumping duties, lowers average tariffs in 2023

According to a WTO report, India saw a notable reduction in average tariffs to 17 per cent from 18.1 per cent in 2022, while increasing the use of non-tariff measures

IT firms grapple with new anti-dumping duty on PCBS under PLI scheme

Mobile phone manufacturers are exempt from this duty, whereas more complex PCB designs are also spared

Chinese firms apply for anti-dumping probe of pork imports from EU

The move risks escalating tensions in one of the world's key trading relationships

Govt initiates anti-dumping probe into import of chemical from China, Japan

India has initiated an anti-dumping probe into the import of a chemical used in the rubber industry from China and Japan following a complaint by a domestic player. The commerce ministry's investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is probing the alleged dumping of 'Insoluble Sulphur'. Oriental Carbon & Chemicals Ltd has filed an application before the authority to undertake a probe into the alleged dumping of the chemicals coming from these two countries. According to the DGTR's notification, the applicant has provided prima facie evidence with respect to the injury suffered by the domestic industry due to the dumped imports. "The authority hereby initiates an anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping and consequent material injury to the domestic industry," it said. If it is established that the dumping has caused material injury to domestic players, the DGTR would recommend the imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports. The finance ministry takes

Govt initiates anti-dumping probe into import of aluminium foil from China

India has initiated an anti-dumping probe into the import of aluminium foil, used as a packaging material for conservation and preservation of edible and food products, from China following a complaint by domestic players. The commerce ministry's investigation arm, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), is probing the alleged dumping of aluminium foil. Hindalco Industries, Shyam Sel & Power Ltd, Shree Venkateshwara Electrocast, Ravi Raj Foils, GLS Foils Product and LSKB Aluminium Foils have filed the application on behalf of the domestic industry seeking the probe. They have alleged dumping of the product from China. The directorate, in a notification, has said that the applicants have provided prima facie evidence with respect to the injury suffered by the domestic industry because of the dumped imports. "The authority hereby initiates an anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping and consequent material injury to the domestic industry," it said. If it is ...

DGTR initiates sou-motu investigation into dumping of 4 Chinese goods

The commerce ministry's investigation arm DGTR has "suo-motu" initiated probes against the alleged dumping of four products, including roller chains, glass mirrors and fasteners, by Chinese companies as the authority seeks to guard MSME units against cheap imports from the neighbouring country, an official said on Wednesday. Usually, anti-dumping investigations are initiated based on an application filed by domestic producers, but since the fragmented industries did not have the know-how of the procedures involved in the trade remedy probe, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has undertaken the exercise to investigate the matter on its own initiative. Directorate General of Trade Remedies Anant Swarup said that these products are mainly manufactured by MSMEs. He said that the import of these four products together stood at about Rs 800 crore and they are coming from China. "We have initiated four suo-motu cases," Swarup told reporters here. The DGTR said that it is ..

India's anti-dumping duty impositions drop amid post Covid-19 shift

The Indian government's stance on anti-dumping duties has seen a decrease in the acceptance of recommendations from the DGTR, particularly concerning goods from China

India begins anti-dumping probe into import of Chinese solar panels' frame

India has initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of aluminium frames for solar panels from China following a complaint by a domestic manufacturer, according to a notification. The commerce ministry's investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is probing the alleged dumping of 'aluminium frame for solar panels/modules' originating in or exported from China. The application for the investigations has been filed by Vishakha Metals. The DGTR in a notification said the applicant has alleged that the product is exported by China into India at dumped prices in significant quantities for a prolonged period and that is impacting the industry. "On the basis of the duly substantiated written application by the domestic industry...on the basis of prima facie evidence submitted by the domestic industry...the authority, hereby, initiates an anti-dumping investigation," the notification said. The product plays a fundamental role in the overall assembly of the solar ...

Commerce ministry recommends anti-dumping duty on imported optical fibre

The commerce ministry's arm DGTR has recommended imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of a certain type of optical fibres from China, Korea and Indonesia to protect the domestic industry from cheap inbound shipments. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended the duty after conducting an investigation on the dumped imports of 'Dispersion Unshifted Single-mode Optical Fiber' from these countries. The product is mainly applied to high-data rate, long distance and access network transportation. Birla Furukawa Fibre Optics Pvt. Ltd, on behalf of the domestic industry, has asked for initiation of an anti-dumping investigation on this product coming from these countries. The applicant had alleged that material injury is being caused to the domestic industry due to the dumped imports and has requested for the imposition of the duties. The directorate in its findings has concluded that the domestic industry has suffered material injury due to the dumped ...

DGTR reviews need to continue anti-dumping duty on Chinese flax yarn

The commerce ministry's investigation arm DGTR has initiated a probe to review the need to continue the anti-dumping duty on flax yarn imported from China, following complaints from the domestic industry. Grasim Industries Ltd and Sintex Industries have filed an application before the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) for initiation of the sunset review of the anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of 'flax yarn of below 70 lea count' exported from China to India. Lea is a unit for measuring the length of yarn. Normally it is taken as 80 yards for wool, 120 yards for cotton and silk, and 300 yards for linen. Flax yarn is used to make flax fabrics, which is used in apparel and home textiles. DGTR in a notification has said prima facie there is an evidence of dumping of the product from China in spite of the existing anti-dumping duties. On the basis of the duly substantiated application of the applicants and "having satisfied itself, on the basis of the prima facie evidenc

India initiates anti-dumping probe into import of Chinese tin plates

India has initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of certain types of Chinese tin plates, used in the packaging of consumables, following a complaint by domestic players. The commerce ministry's investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is probing the alleged dumping of 'easy open ends of tin plate, including electrolytic tin plate, measuring 401 diameters (99 mm) and 300 diameters (73 mm) in dimension' originating in or exported from China. An application has been filed by Easy Openends India for the probe and the imposition of appropriate anti-dumping duty on the imports. DGTR in a notification on Wednesday said the applicant has alleged that material injury is being caused to the domestic industry due to the alleged dumped imports. It said that there is sufficient prima facie evidence of injury being caused to the domestic industry by dumped imports from China. The directorate said on the basis of the application "and having satisfied itself, on the ba

India initiates anti-dumping probe into import of sodium cyanide from China

India has initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of poisonous chemical sodium cyanide from China, the European Union, Japan and Korea following a complaint by domestic players. Sodium cyanide is used for extraction of gold and silver from their respective ores, manufacturing insecticides, dyes, pigments, and bulk drugs. The commerce ministry's investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is probing the alleged dumping of the cyanide originating in or exported from these countries. An application has been filed by Hindusthan Chemical Company and United Phosphorous Ltd for the probe and the imposition of appropriate anti-dumping duty on the imports from these nations. DGTR said in notification that the applicants have alleged that material injury is being caused to the domestic industry due to the alleged dumped imports. It said the normal value and the export price have been compared at the ex-factory level, which prima facie establishes that the dumping mar

Met coke producers, suppliers demand 30% anti-dumping duty on imports

An association of producers and suppliers of metallurgical coke has sought imposition of a 30 per cent anti-dumping duty on met coke to protect the local industry from cheap imports. The Indian Metallurgical Coke Manufacturers Association (IMCOM) stated that there is a dire need to protect the domestic industry with adequate policy measures as India is turning out to be a dumping ground for imported met coke. "Rather, anti-dumping duties should be applicable to all countries irrespective of FTAs, which will help protect domestic manufacturers," IMCOM said in a statement. The move will protect the domestic industry and give a fillip to the government's vision of a 'self-reliant' India, the association stated. The merchant coke industry majorly caters to foundries, ferroalloys and the chemical sector among others. Though the merchant coke capacity in the country is around seven million tonnes, the current capacity utilisation is only around 30 per cent, and this is mainly due to ...

India to seek easing of EU steel quotas, tarrifs in trade talks

New Delhi last month slapped anti-dumping import duties on stainless steel seamless tubes and pipe imports from China