Corrigendum in Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes from China PR

## Report on Antidumping Investigation Corrigendum Notification Concerning Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes from China PR **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigendum notification issued by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, regarding an antidumping investigation concerning imports of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes originating in or exported from China PR. This corrigendum modifies the final finding notification issued on 23.09.2022. The key changes relate to the determination of export price for a specific producer (Zhejiang Group, replacing Hongquan Group) and modifications to the duty table, including the insertion of a new serial number specifying duties on stainless steel seamless tubes and pipes originating in any country other than China PR. These amendments directly impact producers and exporters of stainless steel seamless tubes and pipes, particularly those in China PR, as well as importers in India. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a detailed overview of a corrigendum notification (F. No. 6132021) issued by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) pertaining to an antidumping investigation on Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes originating in or exported from China PR. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification and focuses on the changes introduced by this corrigendum. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment:** This notification serves as a corrigendum, amending the final finding notification no. 6132021 dated 23.09.2022 concerning the antidumping investigation on Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes. * **Core Objective(s):** The overall objective, inferred from the context, is to rectify errors and provide further clarification regarding the application of antidumping duties on the import of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes to protect domestic industry from unfair trade practices. The amendment aims to refine the application of the antidumping duty. **4. Background and Rationale:** The provided text suggests that the amendment is necessary to correct errors in the original notification. Specifically, it appears there was an error in identifying the correct exporting group (Hongquan Group was replaced by Zhejiang Group) and a need to clarify the application of duties to products originating from countries other than China PR. This correction likely aims to ensure the accurate and fair application of antidumping duties based on the findings of the investigation. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** The corrigendum introduces the following changes: * **Correction of Export Price Determination:** * **What is being changed:** The original notification's determination of export price (Serial No. II) incorrectly identified "Hongquan Group." * **New Rule/Provision:** The exporting entity is corrected to "Zhejiang Group." * **Difference/Effect:** This correction ensures that the antidumping duties are applied correctly to the relevant exporting entity, Zhejiang Group, rather than the incorrectly named Hongquan Group. * **Substitution of Paragraph 69:** * **What is being changed:** The paragraph providing the details of Zhejiang Yinlai Steel Tube Co., Ltd. * **New Rule/Provision:** Zhejiang Yinlai Steel Tube Co., Ltd. is clarified as a limited liability company which, during the period of investigation, has exported MT of the product under consideration indirectly to India. The notification notes that, though the exports by this company are not representative, the Authority has proceeded with the group treatment for the said producerexporter, as the company is part of Zhejiang Group. * **Difference/Effect:** Reinforces why the group treatment is valid even though the exports by this specific company were not representative. * **Modification and Insertion in the Duty Table:** * **What is being changed:** Serial No. 10 of the duty table is substituted and a Serial No. 11 is inserted. * **New Rule/Provision:** * Serial No. 10: Clarifies that any producer in China PR other than those listed in Serial Numbers 1 to 9 will be subject to a duty of USD 3,801 per MT. * Serial No. 11: Introduces a duty of USD 3,801 per MT on Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes originating from any country other than China PR. * **Difference/Effect:** This change broadens the scope of the antidumping duty to include products originating from countries *other than* China PR, likely based on findings during the investigation that warranted such an extension. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are: * Producers and exporters of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes in China PR, particularly the Zhejiang Group. * Producers and exporters of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes in *any country* other than China PR. * Importers of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes into India. * The domestic industry in India producing Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is the responsible authority for implementing this corrigendum and enforcing the antidumping duties. The Customs authorities will be responsible for collecting the duties at the point of import. * **Timelines or procedures:** The corrigendum is effective from the date of the original notification (23.09.2022). The specific procedures for duty collection would be governed by existing customs regulations. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcomes of these changes are: * More accurate and fair application of antidumping duties on Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes. * Potentially increased protection for the domestic industry in India from dumped imports, including products from countries other than China PR. * Possible adjustments in sourcing strategies by importers in India, considering the broader scope of the antidumping duties. * Reduced uncertainty related to the duty applicability on specific exporters and products. **9. Conclusion:** This corrigendum notification is a refinement of the existing antidumping measures on Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes. The correction of the exporting entity's name and the clarification on duty applicability to countries other than China PR are significant changes that ensure the accurate and potentially broader application of antidumping duties. The implications for producers, exporters, and importers in the affected sectors will likely involve adjustments in trade strategies and compliance with the revised duty structure.

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