Anti-dumping Pact

China sets anti-dumping tariffs on European brandy amid trade row

China on Friday imposed anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France, as trade tensions between Beijing and United States allies continue to rise. The tariffs, effective on Saturday, will range from 27.7 per cent to 34.9 per cent, China's Commerce Ministry said. They are to be in place for five years and will not be applied retroactively. The announcement came during a European visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi aimed at ironing out trade differences. Wang was set to visit Paris after stops in Brussels and Berlin. The anti-dumping duties are the result of a probe China launched last year into European cognac, after the European Union undertook a probe into Chinese electric vehicles subsidies. The investigative authority finally ruled that the dumping of related imported brandy from the EU has existed, read a statement by China's Commerce Ministry. The domestic brandy industry faces a material threat of damage, and there is a causal relations

India launches anti-dumping probe into paperboard imports from Indonesia

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 players. The 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 Indonesia. The applicant has alleged that the industry is impacted due to the dumped imports. The product is used in the packaging of pharmaceuticals, FMCG products, food and beverages, electronics, high-end cosmetics, liquor, book covers, and publishing. 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 to determine the existence, degree an

India's overzealous anti-dumping response may gradually fuel protectionism

Its liberal use of anti-dumping duties risks turning into protectionism - and may do more harm than good

Chinese dumping concerns rise on PET resins; industry calls for action

Domestic players allege unfair trade by Chinese suppliers like Wankai, urging DGTR to tighten anti-dumping actions to protect India's petrochemical sector

India imposes 5-year anti-dumping duty on Chinese, Vietnamese solar glass

India has imposed an anti-dumping duty of up to USD 664 per tonne on imports of a certain type of solar glass from China and Vietnam for five years in a bid to protect domestic manufacturers from cheap imports from these two countries, according to a government notification. The duty was imposed after the commerce ministry's investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) recommended for the same after conducting a detailed probe on the dumping of 'Textured Toughened (Tempered) Coated and Uncoated Glass' from China and Vietnam. Commonly used in solar panels, these glasses are also referred to as Solar Glass, Low Iron Solar Glass, Solar PV Glass, High Transmission Photovoltaic Glass, and Tempered Low Iron Patterned Solar Glass. It has concluded in its findings that there is a substantial increase in the volume of dumped imports of the glass from these countries in absolute and relative terms. "The anti-dumping duty imposed under this notification shall be effective f

Govt launches anti-dumping probe on met coke imports from 6 nations

The trade body has said there is no difference in the quality of imported and domestically produced met coke, a key steelmaking ingredient, according to the notification

Malaysia imposes anti-dumping duties on iron, steel from four nations

The decision followed an investigation begun in August into the products from China, India, Japan and South Korea that started after a petition from a domestic producer

India initiates anti-dumping probe into import of Chinese lift guide rails

India has initiated an anti-dumping probe into the import of Chinese lift guide rails following a complaint by a domestic player. The duty is aimed at protecting the domestic industry from cheap imports. The commerce ministry's investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is probing the alleged dumping of 'T-Shaped Elevator/Lift Guide Rails and Counterweight Guide Rails' from China. Savera India Riding Systems Company has filed an application for the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation on the imports of this product from China. The applicant has alleged that material injury is being caused to the domestic industry due to the alleged dumped imports and has requested for the imposition of anti-dumping duties. "On the basis of the duly substantiated written application submitted by the domestic industry and having reached satisfaction based on the prima facie evidence submitted by the industry concerning the dumping of the product...the Authority, hereby, ..

We want fair auto market but no dumping, urges Germany's Scholz in China

"At some point there will also be Chinese cars in Germany and Europe. The only thing that must always be clear is that competition must be fair," Scholz said

DGTR initiates anti-dumping probe into import of Chinese flasks, bottles

India has initiated a probe into an alleged dumping of flasks and bottles by Chinese firms in the country following a complaint by a domestic player. The move is aimed at protecting domestic players from cheap imports of 'vacuum insulated flasks or vessels of stainless steel' from the neighbouring country. The probe was started after a complaint by Placero International Pvt Ltd was received, which stated that the domestic industry is getting injured due to an increase in dumped imports. Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the commerce ministry's investigation arm, is probing the dumping of this product originating in or exported from China. The products under consideration for the probe include flasks, cups, bottles, kettle, carafe, and dispensers. According to a DGTR notification, there is prima facie evidence of injury being caused to the domestic industry by dumped imports from China. "The authority, hereby, initiates an anti-dumping investigation" on the imports, th

India Seeks Changes In Anti-Dumping Pact

India Seeks Changes In Anti-Dumping Pact