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

## Report on Notification No. 45/2021-Customs **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes Notification No. 45/2021-Customs, issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, which revokes the existing anti-dumping duty on Barium Carbonate originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China. The core purpose is to rescind a previous notification imposing this duty. This report outlines the background, specific changes, affected parties, and potential implications of this revocation. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Notification No. 45/2021-Customs, based solely on the provided text, to inform stakeholders of its implications. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment:** This notification amends the existing policy outlined in Notification No. 14/2016-Customs ADD, dated April 21, 2016. * **Core Objective:** The core objective is to revoke the anti-dumping duty on Barium Carbonate originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **Amendment:** The rationale for this amendment is not explicitly stated in the provided text. However, it can be inferred that the Central Government, based on its powers under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, has determined that the anti-dumping duty on Barium Carbonate is no longer necessary or justified, perhaps due to changes in market conditions, trade agreements, or other relevant factors. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * This is an amendment that revokes an existing policy. * **Specific Part Changed:** The notification revokes Notification No. 14/2016-Customs ADD, dated April 21, 2016, which imposed the anti-dumping duty on Barium Carbonate. * **New Rule/Provision:** The new provision is that the anti-dumping duty is no longer in effect. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The primary effect of this change is that imports of Barium Carbonate originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China will no longer be subject to the anti-dumping duty. This may lead to lower import costs for Barium Carbonate. The rescission does not affect actions taken before the date of this notification. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include: * Importers of Barium Carbonate from the People's Republic of China. * Domestic manufacturers of Barium Carbonate (who may face increased competition). * Consumers of products that use Barium Carbonate as an input. * The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) and customs authorities. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) is the responsible agency. Customs authorities will be responsible for implementing the revocation of the anti-dumping duty. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The revocation takes effect immediately from the date of the notification (August 24, 2021). However, the notification explicitly states that it does not affect actions taken or omitted before this date. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * The likely intended outcome of this change is to reduce the cost of importing Barium Carbonate from the People's Republic of China. * This could lead to increased imports of Barium Carbonate from China and potentially impact the competitiveness of domestic Barium Carbonate manufacturers. * The cost of products using Barium Carbonate as an input could potentially decrease, benefiting consumers. **9. Conclusion:** Notification No. 45/2021-Customs revokes the anti-dumping duty on Barium Carbonate originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China, as previously imposed by Notification No. 14/2016-Customs ADD. This amendment is significant as it alters the import costs for Barium Carbonate and could impact various stakeholders, including importers, domestic manufacturers, and consumers. Further monitoring of import trends and market conditions will be necessary to fully assess the long-term impact of this revocation.

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