In exercise of the powers conferred by sub sections 1 and 5 of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act

## Policy Analysis Report: Rescission of Notification No. 10/2016-Customs (ADD) **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Government of India, which rescinds Notification No. 10/2016-Customs (ADD), dated March 29, 2016. The core purpose of this rescission, based on the provided text, is to remove an existing anti-dumping duty notification. The key finding is that this action effectively removes the specified anti-dumping duty, impacting importers and exporters of the goods previously subject to that duty. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a notification published in the Gazette of India, specifically regarding the rescission of an existing customs notification related to anti-dumping duties. The analysis is based solely on the information provided in the given text. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification is an amendment (rescission) of an existing policy. The original policy is Notification No. 10/2016-Customs (ADD), dated March 29, 2016. * The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to remove an existing anti-dumping duty. **4. Background and Rationale:** This is an amendment in the form of a rescission. The likely reason for this specific amendment is that the Central Government has determined that the anti-dumping duty established by Notification No. 10/2016-Customs (ADD) is no longer necessary or appropriate. Reasons for this could include a change in market conditions, a settlement with the exporting country, or a determination that the original dumping no longer exists or is no longer causing injury to the domestic industry. Without further context, the precise rationale remains speculative. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This is a rescission, so the key provision is the removal of the original notification. * **Specific Part Changed:** The entirety of Notification No. 10/2016-Customs (ADD), dated March 29, 2016, is being rescinded. * **New Rule/Provision:** The notification states that Notification No. 10/2016-Customs (ADD) is rescinded, "except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such rescission." This means that any actions taken under the previous notification *before* the date of this rescission remain valid. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The key effect of this change is that goods previously subject to the anti-dumping duty under Notification No. 10/2016-Customs (ADD) will no longer be subject to that duty *after* the date of this new notification (March 26, 2021). **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are: * **Importers and Exporters:** Specifically, those involved in the trade of the goods that were previously subject to the anti-dumping duty outlined in Notification No. 10/2016-Customs (ADD). These entities will experience a direct change in their cost structure. * **Domestic Producers:** The domestic industry that initially petitioned for the anti-dumping duty will also be affected, as they will no longer have this protection against potentially dumped imports. * **Customs Officials:** The Customs Department will need to update its procedures to reflect the rescission of the duty. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) is the responsible agency. * **Timeline:** The rescission is effective from the date of the notification: March 26, 2021. Customs officials would need to implement the change immediately. * **Procedure:** Customs officials will need to update their systems to remove the anti-dumping duty for relevant goods arriving *after* March 26, 2021. The notification explicitly protects actions taken before the rescission, meaning past duties collected remain valid. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this rescission is to: * **Reduce Import Costs:** Importers of the goods previously subject to the anti-dumping duty will likely see a decrease in their import costs, potentially leading to lower prices for consumers. * **Increase Import Volume:** Depending on the price elasticity of the goods, the removal of the duty could lead to an increase in import volume. * **Impact Domestic Industry:** The domestic industry that was previously protected by the anti-dumping duty may face increased competition from imports. **9. Conclusion:** The notification analyzed rescinds Notification No. 10/2016-Customs (ADD), effectively removing an existing anti-dumping duty. This action has significant implications for importers, exporters, domestic producers, and customs officials. The rescission signals a change in the government's assessment of the trade situation related to the goods previously covered by the anti-dumping duty. Further analysis would require a deeper understanding of the original notification and the economic context surrounding its rescission. The key takeaway is that affected parties should adjust their business practices to reflect the removal of this duty from March 26, 2021.

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