India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Commerce Ministry, has launched anti-dumping investigations into the import of three Chinese products, PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) films, kitchen glassware, and nylon, after receiving complaints from domestic producers. The petitioners claim that the influx of these products at unfairly low prices is harming the domestic industry.
As per separate notifications from the DGTR, an anti-dumping investigation has been initiated on imports of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film originating from or exported by Bangladesh, China, Thailand, and the United States. The probe follows an application submitted by Chiripal Poly Films, Ester Industries, and Vacmet India, requesting action on PET film imports.
Borosil Limited has also submitted an application seeking the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into imports of borosilicate table and kitchen glassware from China.
In a notification issued on Tuesday, the DGTR revealed that it has begun investigations into the imports of all these products to assess the presence, extent, and impact of dumping. If the investigation confirms that dumping has caused significant harm to domestic manufacturers, the DGTR will propose imposing duties on the imports. The final decision on implementing these duties rests with the Finance Ministry.
Anti-dumping investigations are carried out by countries to assess whether an influx of low-priced imports is harming local industries. In response, they may impose such duties in line with the rules of the Geneva-based World Trade Organization (WTO). These duties are intended to promote fair trade and provide equal competitive conditions for domestic manufacturers compared to foreign producers and exporters.
India has previously imposed anti-dumping duties on a range of products to address the issue of low-cost imports from several countries, including China.
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