Executive Summary:
This is a notification regarding the sunset review of anti-dumping duty on imports of float glass from China PR. The review investigates the need for continued imposition of duties. Interested parties must submit relevant information within thirty days of receiving the notice. The period of investigation (POI) is from October 1, 2018, to September 30, 2019.
Key Points / Main Content:
Subject of Investigation:
* Sunset review of anti-dumping duty on float glass (2mm to 12mm, clear and tinted, excluding green, reflective, and processed glass) originating from China PR.
Background:
* Original investigation initiated in 2002, with definitive duties imposed in 2003.
* First sunset review in 2007 led to continued duties in 2009.
* Second sunset review in 2014 resulted in continued duties on imports from China PR, effective until September 7, 2020.
Domestic Industry:
* The application was filed by Ms Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd., Ms Sisecam Flat Glass India Ltd., Ms Gold Plus Glass Industry Ltd, and Ms. Asahi India Glass Ltd.
* Applicants account for approximately 88% of total domestic production and are considered the domestic industry.
Dumping and Injury:
* China PR is considered a non-market economy.
* Likelihood of continued dumping and injury to the domestic industry is indicated.
Investigation Period:
* Period of Investigation (POI): October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019.
* Injury period: April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017; April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018; April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019; and the POI.
Submission of Information:
* Interested parties must submit information within 30 days of receiving the notice.
* Submissions must include both confidential and non-confidential versions.
Confidentiality:
* Confidential information must be clearly marked and justified.
* A non-confidential summary of confidential information is required.
Impact Analysis:
Exporters in China PR and their Government:
* Impact: Subject to investigation for potential continuation of anti-dumping duties.
* Action Required: File relevant information regarding dumping and potential injury.
Importers and Users in India:
* Impact: May be affected by the continuation or removal of anti-dumping duties on float glass.
* Action Required: File relevant information regarding the impact of duties.
Domestic Industry (Ms Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd., Ms Sisecam Flat Glass India Ltd., Ms Gold Plus Glass Industry Ltd, Ms. Asahi India Glass Ltd.):
* Impact: Could benefit from continued protection against dumped imports.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the investigation and provide necessary data.
Other Interested Parties:
* Impact: Decisions could affect the float glass market.
* Action Required: May make submissions relevant to the investigation.
Key Entities Referenced
China PR: Country of origin/export for the Float Glass being investigated for anti-dumping duties.
Directorate General of Trade Remedies: The investigating authority responsible for the sunset review of anti-dumping duties.
Float Glass: The product under consideration in the anti-dumping investigation. Specifically, float glass of thickness 2 mm to 12 mm.
Customs Tariff Act, 1975: The primary legislation governing customs tariffs in India, referenced in the context of anti-dumping duties.
New Delhi: Location of Directorate General of Trade Remedies.
Germany: Proposed surrogate market economy country for determining normal value of Float Glass in China PR.
Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd.: One of the applicant domestic industries that has filed the application for sunset review.
Customs Tariff Identification, Assessment and Collection of Antidumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury Rules, 1995: Rules governing the anti-dumping investigation process in India.