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Business Standard
04-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India launches anti-dumping probe into polyethylene imports from 6 nations
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) from six countries: Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The investigation follows an application filed by the Chemicals and Petrochemicals Association of India (CPMA), representing Haldia Petrochemicals Limited (HPL) and HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), and supported by Reliance Industries Limited. The application alleges that LLDPE originating in or exported from the subject countries has caused material injury to the domestic industry. According to the Directorate General of Trade Remedies notification dated June 30, 'There is prima facie evidence that the product under consideration is being dumped into the Indian market by the exporters from the subject countries.' 'Like article, suppressing price' LLDPE, a copolymer of ethylene used primarily in plastic processing industries. The applicant contends that imported LLDPE is comparable to domestically produced material in terms of physical and chemical properties, uses, and marketability, and should be treated as a 'like article' for the purpose of investigation. The applicant mentioned that LLDPE is being exported to India at prices below the constructed normal value, which is based on domestic cost estimates adjusted for administrative expenses and a reasonable profit. It also highlighted that the subject goods are suppressing domestic prices, leading to declining profitability despite increased market share. The increase, the applicant noted, is attributed to the commencement of HMEL's production in August 2023. The notification concludes: 'The authority hereby initiates an anti-dumping investigation to determine the existence, degree and effect of the dumping with respect to the product under consideration'. If the investigation finds the allegations to be true, then the Directorate General of Trade Remedies will recommend an anti-dumping against the same. The Ministry of Finance, however, takes the final decision on the duty to be levied. Last week, India also imposed anti-dumping duties on plastic processing machinery imported from China and Taiwan, ranging between 27 to 63 per cent.
Fibre2Fashion
03-07-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
India reopens ADD probe into jute imports from Bangladesh, Nepal
India recently initiated a mid-term review of the existing anti-dumping duty (ADD) imposed on jute products imported from Bangladesh and Nepal following requests from the Jute Mills Association and AP Mesta Twine Mills Association, according to a recent notification by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR). The period for the present investigation is April 2024 to March 2025 and the injury investigation period will cover April 2021-March 2022, April 2022-March 2023 and April 2023-March 2024. India recently initiated a mid-term review of the existing anti-dumping duty (ADD) imposed on jute products imported from Bangladesh and Nepal following requests from the Jute Mills Association and AP Mesta Twine Mills Association, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies said. The scope of products under consideration includes jute yarn/twine, hessian fabric, sacking bag and sacking cloth. The complainants have claimed that there has been a decline in the export price of these goods and exports are being made by producers beyond their installed capacity, indicating routing of goods produced by other producers. The scope of products under consideration includes jute yarn/twine, hessian fabric, sacking bag and sacking cloth. "On the basis of the duly substantiated application by the domestic producers of like article in India, and having satisfied itself, on the basis of prima facie evidence substantiating the need for a mid-term review... the authority, hereby, initiates mid-term review of the anti-dumping duties imposed on imports," the June 30 notification said. India had imposed ADD on jute in January 2017. Subsequently, an anti-circumvention investigation was initiated in March 2018 on imports of jute sacking cloth from Bangladesh. The finance ministry extended the duty on sacking bags in June 2019. The DGTR undertook a sunset review investigation and recommended extension of ADD on imports of jute products from Bangladesh and Nepal in September 2021. The ministry of finance extended that on December 30, 2022. India on June 27 this year banned imports of certain jute products and woven fabrics from Bangladesh through land routes. However, it is allowed through Nhava Sheva seaport in Maharashtra. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India initiates anti-dumping probe into import of multi-layer paperboard from Indonesia
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of multi-layer paperboard from Indonesia, following a complaint from the Indian Paper Manufacturer Association. The association alleges that the domestic industry is suffering injury due to dumped imports. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Ind'l Goods/Svs The commerce ministry's arm DGTR has initiated an anti-dumping probe into the import of multi-layer paperboard from Indonesia following a complaint by domestic Indian Paper Manufacturer Association has filed the application on behalf of the domestic industry before the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) for the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Virgin Multi-layer Paperboard" originating in or exported from applicant has alleged that the industry is impacted due to the dumped product is used in the packaging of pharmaceuticals, FMCG products, food and beverages, electronics, high-end cosmetics, liquor, book covers, and 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 to determine the existence, degree and effect of the dumping," it it is established that the dumping has caused material injury to domestic players, the DGTR would recommend the imposition of the levy on finance ministry takes the final decision to impose probes are conducted by countries to determine whether domestic industries have been hurt because of a surge in cheap imports As a countermeasure, they impose these duties under the multilateral regime of the Geneva-based World Trade Organization ( WTO ). The duty is aimed at ensuring fair trading practices and creating a level playing field for domestic producers vis-a-vis foreign producers and exporters. India and Indonesia are members of the WTO, which is a 166-member multilateral trade has already imposed anti-dumping duties on several products to tackle cheap imports from various countries, including China.
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Business Standard
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India imposes anti-dumping duty on plastic machines from China, Taiwan
The Central Government on Friday announced anti-dumping duties on plastic processing machinery imported from China and Taiwan, ranging between 27 to 63 per cent. The move aims to safeguard the domestic manufacturing sector from unfair trade practices. The decision follows a detailed investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which concluded that plastic processing machines from these two regions were being dumped in the Indian market, meaning they were sold at prices significantly lower than their normal value in the exporting countries. This practice was found to be causing 'material injury to the domestic industry'. The affected machinery falls under tariff codes 8477 10 00 and 8477 90 00 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, which typically cover injection moulding machines and other equipment used in the production of plastic goods. The DGTR's final findings, issued on March 27, 2025, establish these three conclusions: Machinery from China and Taiwan had been exported at unfairly low (dumped) prices. The domestic plastic machinery industry suffered significant damage as a result. The injury was directly caused by these dumped imports. Following these findings, the Department of Revenue issued a notification, dated June 26, enforcing the recommended duties. These duties are calculated as a percentage of the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value of the imported goods—a method that includes the cost of the goods, shipping, and insurance. New duty rates are as follows:
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
India imposes anti-dumping duties on plastic processing machines imported from China, Taiwan
Synopsis India has taken steps to protect its domestic industries. Anti-Dumping Duties are now in effect for five years on plastic processing machines. These machines are imported from China and Taiwan. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies recommended this action. Mica pearlescent pigments for automobiles will not face countervailing duty if imported from China.
