New Delhi, March 3 India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation against imports of Chinese PVC resins, used in multiple sectors including pipes, bottles, and cables, following complaints from domestic players.
The investigation is being conducted by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), following applications filed by Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls, DCM Shriram, and DCW Ltd.
The applicants allege that China is subsidizing its PVC suspension resin manufacturers, and that these companies are dumping the goods into the Indian market at lower prices, which is impacting domestic manufacturers.
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is a part of the commerce ministry.
"Based on the duly substantiated application by the domestic industry, and having found prima facie evidence submitted by the applicants substantiating the existence of subsidization and consequent injury to the domestic industry, the authority hereby initiates an anti-dumping investigation," the DGTR said in a notification.
The directorate will determine the existence, extent, and impact of the alleged subsidization and recommend the amount of anti-dumping duty, which, if levied, would be sufficient to alleviate the impact on the domestic industry.
The applicants allege that Chinese producers/exporters have benefited from the subsidies provided by the Chinese government at various levels.
Meanwhile, in a separate notification, the DGTR has also started an anti-dumping investigation on the anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of a Chinese herbicide, Glufosinate and its salts.
Superform Chemisuies, UPL Ltd, Astral Life India, United Phosphorus (India) LLP, and UPL Sustainable Agri Solution have filed an application before the DGTR, alleging the absorption of the anti-dumping duty imposed on imports from China.
"The authority hereby initiates an anti-absorption investigation to determine the existence and impact of the absorption of the anti-dumping duty on imports of the product under consideration by the producer/exporter from China, and to recommend modification of the quantum or form of the anti-dumping duty," the notification said.