Anti dumping inquiry on Chinese aluminium

The DGTR begins an anti-dumping probe into Chinese solar panel frames, a Gujarat-based corporation filed a complaint, and an inquiry has been opened.

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The imports of Chinese-made aluminium frames for solar panels and modules are the subject of an anti-dumping inquiry by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies. A Gujarat-based company, the only manufacturer of such frames in India, filed a case, alleging that imports are hurting its business and preventing the entry of new domestic competitors. 

In a notification announcing the beginning of investigations, DGTR stated that “there is a prima-facie evidence that injury is being caused to the domestic industry by dumped imports from the subject country (China) and the imports are retarding the establishment of industry in India.”

They implement these tariffs as a retaliatory measure under the global WTO framework, which is situated in Geneva. The responsibility is to ensure honest business practices and level the playing field between domestic manufacturers and exporters and those from other countries.

DGTR would advise the application of anti-dumping duties on certain goods if it could be proven that the dumping had seriously harmed domestic competitors. The ultimate say on whether to impose levies belongs to the finance minister.

Countries undertake anti-dumping investigations to ascertain whether an increase in inexpensive imports has harmed the domestic industry. The function of the aluminium frame is to support the solar modules and panels. It is essential to the construction of solar panels and modules. Additionally, the frame shields interior parts.