DGTR Recommends Anti-Dumping Duty On Rubber Gloves From Thailand, Malaysia

(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Nov 10 (KNN) The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended imposing anti-dumping duty of up to USD 565 per one lakh pieces on imports of medical examination rubber gloves from Thailand and Malaysia for five years to protect domestic manufacturers from low-priced imports.

In a notification, the commerce ministry's investigation arm said the recommended duty ranges from USD 442 to USD 565 per one lakh pieces, depending on the exporter.

The recommendation follows an investigation into alleged dumping of the products in the Indian market, initiated after applications by domestic manufacturers Navco Industries and Wadi Surgicals, reported PTI.

DGTR Finds Material Injury To Domestic Glove Manufacturers

DGTR concluded that the domestic industry, which is at a nascent stage, had suffered material injury due to dumped imports from the two countries.

The authority said the proposed duty would restore fair competition in the domestic market, adding that its impact on users and consumers was not expected to be significant.

The final decision on imposing the duty will be taken by the Finance Ministry.

DGTR Recommends Continuation Of Duty On Chinese Fumed Silica

In a separate notification, DGTR has recommended continuing the anti-dumping duty of USD 1,296 per tonne on imports of untreated fumed silica from China.

The product is used across several industries, including pharmaceuticals, food processing and agrochemicals.

Anti-Dumping Duties To Protect Domestic Industry

Anti-dumping duties are trade measures imposed under the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework to address imports sold below normal value when they cause injury to domestic industries. India has imposed such duties on several products from different countries, including China.

(KNN Bureau)

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