## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Antidumping Duty on PVC Flex Film from China PR
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes an amendment to an existing antidumping duty on imports of PVC Flex Film originating in or exported from China PR. The amendment, detailed in Notification No. 38/2021-Customs ADD, extends the validity of the existing antidumping duty until January 31, 2022, unless revoked, superseded, or amended earlier. The core purpose is to continue protecting the domestic industry from potential injury caused by dumped imports. The key finding is that the existing duty, scheduled to expire, has been extended for a limited period pending further review.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative analysis of Notification No. 38/2021-Customs ADD, issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue on June 30, 2021. The notification pertains to an amendment of an existing antidumping duty on PVC Flex Film originating in or exported from China PR. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Original Policy:** The amendment references and modifies Notification No. 42/2016-Customs ADD, dated August 8, 2016, which originally imposed the antidumping duty.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the primary objective is to counteract the effects of alleged dumping of PVC Flex Film from China PR and prevent injury to the domestic industry, by levying an antidumping duty. The extension suggests a continued concern about potential injury.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification amends an existing policy. The rationale for *this specific amendment* is based on a review initiated by the designated authority (DGTR) regarding the continuation of the antidumping duty. The extension suggests that the review is ongoing, and a decision on the long-term continuation of the duty is yet to be made. The extension is intended to maintain the current level of protection while the review is completed.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification introduces a *single* key change:
* **Specific Part Changed:** Paragraph 2 of the original notification (No. 42/2016-Customs ADD) is effectively modified (though not explicitly replaced) by the insertion of a new paragraph 3.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The new paragraph 3 states: "Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 2, the antidumping duty shall remain in force up to and inclusive of the 31st January, 2022, unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier."
* **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The original policy, as defined in paragraph 2, likely had an expiration date for the antidumping duty. This amendment extends that date to January 31, 2022. This extension prevents the duty from lapsing and provides continued protection to the domestic industry for a limited period.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The directly affected stakeholders include:
* **Domestic manufacturers of PVC Flex Film:** Benefit from continued protection against potentially unfair competition.
* **Importers of PVC Flex Film from China PR:** Face continued duties, potentially increasing their costs.
* **Consumers (indirectly):** May experience price impacts, depending on market dynamics and the pass-through of duty costs.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Government (Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue) is responsible for implementing the amendment through the Customs authorities. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) initiated the review that prompted this change.
* **Timelines:** The amended duty remains in force until January 31, 2022, unless further action is taken.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The primary intended outcome of this amendment is to:
* Maintain the existing level of protection for the domestic PVC Flex Film industry, preventing potential injury while the review process is completed.
* Provide certainty to both domestic producers and importers regarding the applicable duty rates for the specified period.
* Allow time for a comprehensive assessment of the need for continued antidumping measures beyond January 31, 2022.
**9. Conclusion:**
Notification No. 38/2021-Customs ADD extends the antidumping duty on PVC Flex Film originating in or exported from China PR until January 31, 2022. This amendment reflects an ongoing review of the duty's effectiveness and the need for its continuation. The extension provides a temporary measure to safeguard the domestic industry from potential injury caused by dumped imports. The ultimate impact will depend on the findings of the ongoing review and any subsequent policy decisions.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Finance: The ministry under which the Department of Revenue operates.
Department of Revenue: A department within the Ministry of Finance responsible for the notification.
Customs Tariff Act, 1975: The primary legislation governing customs duties in India. It is cited as the legal basis for the antidumping duty.
Customs Tariff Identification, Assessment and Collection of Antidumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury Rules, 1995: Rules pertaining to the identification, assessment, and collection of antidumping duties.
China PR: The country of origin/export for the PVC Flex Film subject to the antidumping duty.
PVC Flex Film: The specific product subject to the antidumping duty.
New Delhi: The city where the notification was issued.
G.S.R. 456E: Reference number for the notification.
DGTR: Designated authority for trade remedies.
Rajeev Ranjan: Under Secretary.
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रािीि रंिन, अिर सजचि
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गया था ।
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th June, 2021
No. 38 /2021-CUSTOMS (ADD)
G.S.R. 456(E).—Whereas, the designated authority, vide initiation notification No. 7/04/2021-
DGTR, dated the 24th March, 2021, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated
the 24th March, 2021, has initiated review in terms of sub-section (5) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff
Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act) read with rule 23 of the Customs
Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for
Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995 (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in the matter of continuation
of anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘PVC Flex Film’, originating in or exported from China PR, imposed
vide notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.
42/2016-Customs (ADD), dated the 8th August, 2016, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part
II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 776(E), dated the 8th August, 2016, and has requested for
extension of the said anti-dumping duty in terms of sub-section (5) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the
Customs Tariff Act, read with rules 18 and 23 of the said rules, the Central Government hereby makes the
following amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue), No. 42/2016-Customs (ADD), dated the 8th August, 2016, published in the
Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 776(E), dated the 8th
August, 2016, namely :-
In the said notification, after paragraph 2 and before the Explanation, the following paragraph shall
be inserted, namely: -[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
“3. Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 2, the anti-dumping duty shall remain in force
up to and inclusive of the 31st January, 2022, unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier.”.
[F. No. CBIC-190354/20/2021-TO(TRU-I)-CBEC]
Rajeev Ranjan, Under Secy.
Note: The principal notification No. 42/2016-Customs (ADD), dated the 8th August, 2016 was published in
the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 776(E),
dated the 8th August, 2016.
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