The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) of India officially announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation on stainless steel welded pipes from Thailand and Vietnam.
Sep 30, 2023
Recently, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) of India officially announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation on stainless steel welded pipes from Thailand and Vietnam. The product under consideration is also being imported under the ITC HS Codes under 7304 11 10, 7304 11 90, 7304 41 00, 7304 51 10, 7304 90 00, 7305 1129, 7305 90 99, 7306 11 00, 7306 21 00, 7306 29 19, 7306 30 90, 7306 50 00, 7306 90 11, 7306 90 19 and 7306 90 90. The customs classification is only indicative and is not binding on the scope of the present investigation.
Businesses under investigation have 15 days from the initiation date to submit their views and proposed Product Control Numbers (PCN) to DGTR. The investigation period covers April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, and for injury assessment, includes the financial years 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022. Companies have 37 days from the initiation date to submit responses to questionnaires and related information in PDF/MS Word and MS Excel formats, adhering to DGTR’s guidelines.
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DGTR has also initiated a final review of the countervailing duty order on stainless steel welded pipes imported from Thailand and Vietnam. This review process follows existing regulations and aims to assess the continued need for the countervailing duty. Businesses involved in importing or exporting stainless steel welded pipes from Vietnam to India should actively engage in the investigation process. Seeking assistance from a reputable legal firm specializing in anti-dumping and trade remedies is crucial to safeguard their interests. The authorized legal representative can help the businesses navigate the investigation process, provide expert advice, and represent in discussions with DGTR.
