India has launched an investigation into allegations of Chinese firms dumping flasks and bottles in the country, following a complaint from a domestic player. The probe by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies aims to protect Indian businesses from cheap imports of stainless steel vessels. If it is found that dumping has caused harm to domestic players, then DGTR would recommend imposing anti-dumping duty on these imports to the Finance Ministry.
India has opened an investigation into the alleged dumping of drawer sliders by Chinese firms in the country. Additionally, it has opened an anti-dumping investigation into imports of sulphur black from China.
The commerce and industry ministry has recommended imposing anti-dumping duty on toughened glass for home appliances imported from China. The duty would range from $41.8 to $243 per metric ton, depending on the thickness and area of the glass. The recommendation was made by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) after finding evidence of dumping and injury to the domestic industry. Certain items, such as glass used in utensil lids and electronic switch panels, will be excluded from the duty.
India Business News: NEW DELHI: For long, India was counted to be the top user of anti-dumping duty and often came under attack at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
India s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has become highly selective in levying dumping duty, with rejection rates rising from 0.7% to 43% since August 2020. The country s Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign after the pandemic appears to have increased the DGTR s rejection rates.