India: Definitive antidumping duty on on plastic processing or injection moulding machines originating from China
Description
On December 31, 2009, India imposed definite anti-dumping duty on imports of all kinds of Plastic processing or injection moulding machines, also known as injection presses, having clamping force not less than 40 tonnes and not more than 1000 tonnes originating in or imported from China PR. The duty ranges from 60% to 174% depending on the producer.
The following goods are excluded from the scope of the duty:
i) Blow moulding Machines classified under Customs Tariff Classification No. 847730.
ii) Vertical injection moulding machines
iii) All electric injection moulding machines wherein the mechanical movements such as injection, mould closing, mould opening, ejection, screw drive, etc. are controlled by independent servo motors and having digital control system and without Hydraulic Unit.
iv) Multicolor/ mutlimould machinery for making footwear, Rotary injection moulding machinery for making footwear and footwear sole/strap/heel injection moulding machine classified under the Customs Tariff Classification No. 8453.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered: 18/03/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 31 Dec 2009
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, India
Government Response:
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