Corrigendum of ADD of Glufosinate from China PR

## Policy Analysis Report: Corrigendum Notification CASE NO. ADD OI 172024 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigendum notification issued by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, concerning an antidumping investigation on Glufosinate and its salt originating in or exported from China PR. The notification corrects a typographical error in the tariff heading classification of the product under consideration in the final findings of the investigation. The correction aims to ensure accurate application of antidumping duties. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview of a corrigendum notification regarding an antidumping investigation concerning imports of Glufosinate and its salt from China PR. The analysis is based solely on the text of the notification. The purpose of this report is to inform affected industries about this change. **3. Policy Overview:** * This is an **Amendment** to final findings issued vide final finding F. No. 6192024DGTR dated 10th February, 2025, regarding an antidumping investigation concerning imports of Glufosinate and its salt originating in or exported from China PR. * **Core Objective:** To correct a typographical error in the tariff heading classification to ensure the accurate application of antidumping duties. **4. Background and Rationale:** This corrigendum addresses an error in the original final findings regarding the classification of Glufosinate and its salt. The rationale for this amendment is to rectify the error in the duty table to ensure the correct tariff headings are used. It is likely that the error was identified after the final findings were issued, and this corrigendum serves to correct the error to avoid confusion or misapplication of the antidumping duty. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section details the *specific* changes introduced by this amendment text. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Being Changed:** The tariff heading in the duty table at para 132 of the final findings issued vide final finding F. No. 6192024DGTR dated 10th February, 2025. * **New Rule/Provision:** The tariff heading 38089190 is corrected to 38089199. The tariff headings 38089390 and 38089990 are maintained as is, and are listed alongside the corrected heading. * **Difference/Effect of This Change:** The change replaces the incorrect tariff heading (38089190) with the correct one (38089199) in the duty table. This ensures that the antidumping duties are applied to the correct product classification, preventing potential misapplication or avoidance of the duty. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this change include: * Importers and exporters of Glufosinate and its salt originating in or exported from China PR. * Customs authorities responsible for collecting antidumping duties. * The domestic industry producing Glufosinate and its salt. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is the responsible agency for issuing this corrigendum. Customs authorities would be responsible for implementing the corrected tariff heading in their duty collection procedures. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The corrigendum is effective immediately upon publication. Customs authorities are expected to update their systems and procedures to reflect the corrected tariff heading. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this change is to ensure the accurate application of antidumping duties on imports of Glufosinate and its salt from China PR. The correction of the tariff heading will prevent misclassification and potential avoidance of the duty, thereby protecting the domestic industry from unfair trade practices. **9. Conclusion:** This report has analyzed the corrigendum notification issued by the DGTR regarding the antidumping investigation on Glufosinate and its salt from China PR. The key change is the correction of a typographical error in the tariff heading classification. This correction is significant as it ensures the correct application of antidumping duties, safeguarding the interests of the domestic industry and maintaining fair trade practices.

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