India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Five Chinese Products to Protect Domestic Industry
India has taken a decisive step to protect its domestic industries by imposing anti-dumping duties on five Chinese products, including vacuum flasks, aluminium foil, Soft Ferrite Cores, Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid, and Poly Vinyl Chloride Paste Resin. This move aims to counteract the influx of cheap imports from China, which were found to be priced below normal market rates, causing harm to Indian manufacturers. The duties have been imposed following a detailed investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which recommended such measures to level the playing field for Indian producers.
The anti-dumping duties vary depending on the product. For aluminium foil, a provisional duty of up to USD 873 per tonne has been imposed for six months. Imports of Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid from China and Japan now face duties ranging from USD 276 per tonne to USD 986 per tonne. Soft Ferrite Cores, which are widely used in electric vehicles, chargers, and telecom devices, will see an anti-dumping duty of up to 35 per cent on the CIF (cost, insurance, and freight) value. Vacuum insulated flasks have been subjected to a levy of USD 1,732 per tonne, while Poly Vinyl Chloride Paste Resin imports from China, Korea RP, Malaysia, Norway, Taiwan, and Thailand are now subject to duties ranging from USD 89 per tonne to USD 707 per tonne for five years.
These duties are part of India’s broader strategy to curb unfair trade practices and shield its domestic manufacturers from aggressive foreign pricing. Anti-dumping investigations are conducted to assess whether cheap imports are harming local industries, and based on the findings, appropriate measures are taken under the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO), to which both India and China are signatories.
Over the years, India has frequently imposed anti-dumping duties on several products to counteract the impact of low-cost imports from various countries, particularly China. The widening trade deficit between the two nations has remained a significant concern, reaching USD 85 billion in the financial year 2023-24. The imposition of these duties highlights India’s commitment to fostering fair trade and ensuring its industries remain competitive in the global market.
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