- DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on glass fibre imports from China, Bahrain, and Thailand.
- Proposed duty ranges between USD 194 and 394 per tonne for protection.
- Sunset review launched for 2-Ethyl Hexanol to evaluate continuation of duty.
The DGTR has suggested enforcing an anti-dumping duty on glass fibre imports from China, Bahrain, and Thailand for five years. The proposed duty, intended to safeguard local producers from low-cost imports, has been advised to be between USD 194 and 394 per tonne.
In its final findings, the DGTR determined that glass fibre, commonly utilized in various industries such as electricals, has been imported into India at prices that undercut the normal value, leading to dumping. Although the DGTR suggests a recommendation, the ultimate choice to enforce the duty lies with the Finance Ministry.
The DGTR has launched a sunset review investigation to evaluate whether the anti-dumping duty on 2-Ethyl Hexanol, a chemical utilized in the adhesive sector, should persist for imports from the European Union, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, and the United States.
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The review comes after an application from Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd requesting the extension of protective measures. Anti-dumping tariffs are included in the multilateral trade system governed by the World Trade Organization (WTO), aimed at promoting equitable trading practices and protecting local industries from an influx of imports sold at below cost.
India has earlier enforced comparable tariffs on various goods, including items from China, to safeguard domestic manufacturers and ensure fair competition. The recommendations from the DGTR are anticipated to strengthen the competitiveness of domestic manufacturing in accordance with global trade standards.