## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Antidumping Duty on New/Unused Pneumatic Radial Tyres from China PR
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes an amendment to an existing antidumping duty imposed on imports of new/unused pneumatic radial tyres from China PR. The amendment, as detailed in Notification No. 21/2022-Customs ADD, extends the validity of the existing antidumping duty until December 17, 2022. This analysis focuses on the implications of this extension for affected stakeholders, primarily importers and consumers of these tyres.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of Notification No. 21/2022-Customs ADD, issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Government of India, on June 8, 2022. The purpose of this report is to inform affected parties about the changes to the antidumping duty on specific tyres originating from China PR as outlined in the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Original Policy:** The amendment modifies Notification No. 45/2017-Customs ADD, dated September 18, 2017, which initially imposed the antidumping duty.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is to continue protecting the domestic industry from potential injury caused by the dumping of specific pneumatic radial tyres originating in China PR. This is achieved by extending the antidumping duty.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The provided text indicates that the amendment is a result of a review initiated by the designated authority (Directorate General of Trade Remedies - DGTR), as per Section 9A(5) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and related rules. This review likely examined whether the dumping of tyres was still occurring and causing injury to the domestic industry. The amendment extends the existing antidumping duty indicating a preliminary finding that the need for the duty still exists.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **Specific Change:** The amendment adds a paragraph to the original notification that modifies the duration of the antidumping duty.
* **New Rule/Provision:** Paragraph 3 is added, stating: "Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 2, the antidumping duty imposed under this notification shall remain in force up to and inclusive of the 17th December, 2022, unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier."
* **Effect of the Change:** The original expiration date of the antidumping duty (as specified in paragraph 2 of the original notification, which is not provided) is effectively superseded. The duty will now remain in effect until December 17, 2022, unless earlier action is taken.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders affected by this amendment include:
* **Importers:** Businesses importing new/unused pneumatic radial tyres with or without tubes and/or flap of rubber including tubeless tyres having normal rim dia code above 16 used in buses and lorriestrucks falling under tariff item 4011 20 10 from China PR. These businesses will continue to be subject to the antidumping duty.
* **Domestic Tyre Manufacturers:** The domestic industry producing similar tyres, who benefit from the continued protection against potentially unfair competition.
* **Consumers/Businesses purchasing the tyres:** Bus and truck companies, logistics firms etc will bear the additional cost due to antidumping duty.
* **Customs Authorities:** Responsible for enforcing the antidumping duty.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Central Government, specifically the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, is responsible for implementing the amendment. Customs officials will be responsible for collecting the duty.
* **Timeline:** The amendment came into effect on June 8, 2022, and the extended duty is valid until December 17, 2022.
* **Procedures:** Existing customs procedures for collecting antidumping duties will continue to apply.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of this amendment is to:
* **Continue protecting the domestic tyre industry** from potential injury caused by dumped imports from China PR.
* **Maintain the price level** for these tyres in the domestic market.
* **Provide a stable trade environment** for the domestic tyre industry while the review process is completed.
* **Result in importers bearing the additional cost** due to the antidumping duty or shifting the cost to consumers
**9. Conclusion:**
Notification No. 21/2022-Customs ADD extends the antidumping duty on specific new/unused pneumatic radial tyres imported from China PR until December 17, 2022. This amendment reflects an ongoing assessment of the trade dynamics in the tyre industry and aims to provide continued protection to domestic manufacturers while review processes are undertaken. Importers and consumers of these tyres should be aware of the continued application of the duty and its potential impact on pricing.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Finance: A department of the Government of India.
Department of Revenue: A department under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
Customs Tariff Act, 1975: An Indian law related to customs tariffs.
Customs Tariff Identification, Assessment and Collection of Antidumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury Rules, 1995: Rules pertaining to antidumping duty on dumped articles.
China PR: The People's Republic of China, identified as the subject country in the context of antidumping duty.
New Delhi: Capital of India
DGTR: Designated authority that initiated the review
Government of India: The governing body of the Republic of India.
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[ ा. स.ं 190354/106/2022 - िीआर ]ू
जिक्रं जिज िानेरे, अिर सजचि
नोि : प्रधान अजधसूचना सं् ा 45/2017-सींा िुल् क एएडीडी , ददनांक 18 जसतम्िर, 2017, जजसे सा.का.जन. 1169एअ ,
ददनांक 18 जसतम्िर, 2017 के तहत भारत के राजप्, असाधारण, के भाग II, खंड 3, उप-खंड (i) ं ें प्रकाजित
दक ा ग ा था ।
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 8th June, 2022
No. 21/2022-Customs (ADD)
G.S.R. 430(E).—Whereas, the designated authority, vide, initiation notification F. No. 7/02/2022-
DGTR, dated the 30th March, 2022, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated
the 30th March, 2022, has initiated review in terms of sub-section (5) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff
Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act) read with rule 23 of the Customs
Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for
Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995 (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in the matter of continuation
of anti-dumping duty on imports of “new/unused pneumatic radial tyres with or without tubes and/or flap of
rubber (including tubeless tyres) having normal rim dia code above 16” used in buses and lorries/trucks”
(hereinafter referred to as the subject goods) falling under tariff item 4011 20 10 of the First Schedule to the
Customs Tariff Act, originating in or exported from China PR (hereinafter referred to as the subject
country), imposed vide notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of
Revenue) No. 45/2017-Customs (ADD), dated the 18th September, 2017, published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 1169 (E), dated the 18th September,
2017, and has requested for extension of the said anti-dumping duty in terms of sub-section (5) of section
9A of the Customs Tariff Act;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the
said Customs Tariff Act read with rules 18, 20 and 23 of the said rules, the Central Government hereby
makes the following amendment in the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue), No. 45/2017-Customs (ADD), dated the 18th September, 2017, published in the[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का राजप् : असाधारण 3
Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 1169 (E), dated the
18th September, 2017, namely: -
In the said notification, after paragraph 2, the following paragraph shall be inserted, namely: -
“3. Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 2, the anti-dumping duty imposed under this
notification shall remain in force up to and inclusive of the 17th December, 2022, unless revoked,
superseded or amended earlier.”.
[F. No. 190354/106/2022-TRU]
VIKRAM VIJAY WANERE, Under Secy.
Note : The principal notification No. 45/2017-Customs (ADD), dated the 18th September, 2017, was
published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, sub-section (i), vide number
G.S.R. 1169 (E), dated the 18th September, 2017.
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