Date: 2021-03-26Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Whereas the designated authority vide initiation notification No 7 37 2020 DGTR dated the 26th February 2021 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Antidumping Duty on Tyre Curing Presses
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes an amendment to an existing antidumping duty policy concerning imports of Tyre Curing Presses from the People's Republic of China. The amendment, detailed in Notification No. 152021-Customs, extends the validity of the antidumping duty imposed by the original notification (No. 112016-Customs ADD) until September 30, 2021. The key finding is that this amendment provides continued protection to the domestic tyre industry against potentially dumped imports, preventing immediate lapse of the duty.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of the amendment to the existing antidumping duty on Tyre Curing Presses, as detailed in the provided official notification. This analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Original Policy Being Amended:** The original policy is Notification No. 112016-Customs ADD, dated March 29, 2016, concerning antidumping duty on imports of Tyre Curing Presses from the People's Republic of China.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective of the *original policy*, as can be inferred from the text, is to protect the domestic tyre industry from injury caused by dumped imports of Tyre Curing Presses from the People's Republic of China. The amendment sustains this objective.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The rationale for this specific amendment appears to stem from a review initiated by the designated authority (DGTR) regarding the continuation of the antidumping duty. This review, referenced in Notification No. 7372020-DGTR, dated February 26, 2021, suggests that the potential for injury to the domestic industry may still exist, necessitating an extension of the antidumping duty. Without this amendment, the original antidumping duty would likely have expired, potentially exposing the domestic industry to unfair competition.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The provided text focuses specifically on *changes* to the original notification.
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The amendment inserts a new paragraph (paragraph 3) *before* the "Note" section in the original notification.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The new paragraph states: "Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 2, the antidumping duty imposed under this notification shall remain in force up to and inclusive of the 30th September, 2021, unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier."
* **Difference/Effect of the Change:** This amendment effectively extends the antidumping duty. The original notification (as it stood before this amendment) presumably had an expiration date (although the actual original expiration date isn't explicitly stated in *this* text). This change ensures that the duty remains in effect until September 30, 2021, providing continued protection to the domestic industry and allowing time for the review process to conclude. It makes clear that the duty will remain in effect until the given date, even if Paragraph 2 specifies differently.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders affected by this amendment include:
* **Domestic Tyre Curing Press Manufacturers:** They benefit from the continued protection against potentially dumped imports.
* **Importers of Tyre Curing Presses from the People's Republic of China:** They are subject to the antidumping duty for an extended period.
* **Consumers of Tyres:** While indirectly affected, they may see a marginal impact on tyre prices due to the antidumping duty affecting production costs.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, is responsible for issuing the notification. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) initiated the review that led to this amendment. Customs authorities are responsible for collecting the antidumping duty.
* **Timelines:** The amendment specifies that the antidumping duty will remain in force until September 30, 2021, unless revoked, superseded, or amended earlier.
* **Amendment Specific Implementation:** Customs officials are now required to continue collecting the antidumping duty on Tyre Curing Presses from China until the specified date.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome of this amendment is to prevent the immediate expiration of the antidumping duty. This should:
* Maintain a level playing field for domestic manufacturers of Tyre Curing Presses.
* Allow the DGTR to complete its review of the antidumping duty without the pressure of an imminent lapse.
* Potentially stabilize tyre prices, avoiding price fluctuations that might occur if the antidumping duty were to be lifted prematurely.
**9. Conclusion:**
The amendment to the antidumping duty on Tyre Curing Presses, as detailed in Notification No. 152021-Customs, represents a temporary extension of existing protectionist measures. It is a significant development for the domestic tyre industry and importers of Tyre Curing Presses, as it maintains the status quo until the designated authority completes its review and determines whether further action is warranted. The amendment ensures continuity and stability in the market during the review period.
Key Entities Referenced
Customs Tariff Act, 1975: Indian law related to customs and tariffs. Specifically, subsection 5 of section 9A is referenced multiple times.
Customs Tariff Identification, Assessment and Collection of Antidumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury Rules, 1995: Indian regulations pertaining to antidumping duties.
Peoples Republic of China: Country of origin for the subject goods (Tyre Curing Presses).
Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue: The Indian government ministry and department responsible for the notification.
Tyre Curing Presses: Subject goods under consideration for antidumping duty, also known as Tyre Vulcanisers or Rubber Processing Machineries for tyres, excluding Six Day Light Curing Press for curing bicycle tyres.
Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR): Designated authority that initiated the review.
New Delhi: Location of notification, Union Territory of Delhi
G.S.R. 213E: Reference number for the Customs Notification.
G.S.R. 362 E: Reference number for the principal notification No. 112016Customs ADD, dated the 29th March, 2016
112016Customs ADD: Notification number related to antidumping duty, dated the 29th March, 2016.
Rajeev Ranjan: Under Secretary, signing the notification.
30th September, 2021: Date until which the antidumping duty will remain in force.
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[ ा. सं. 354/38/2021–टीआर ू ]
राजीव रंजन, अवर सजचि
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ग ा ाा
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 26th March, 2021
No. 15/2021-Customs (ADD)
G.S.R. 213(E).—Whereas, the designated authority vide initiation notification No. 7/37/2020 –
DGTR, dated the 26th February, 2021, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1,
dated the 26th February, 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) and in pursuance of 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 “Tyre Curing Presses also known as Tyre
Vulcanisers or Rubber Processing Machineries for tyres, excluding Six Day Light Curing Press for curing
bi-cycle tyres” (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods) falling under 8477 51 00 of the First Schedule[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािप् : असाधारण 3
to the Customs Tariff Act, originating in or exported from Peoples’ Republic of China (hereinafter referred
to as the subject country), imposed vide notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue) No. 11/2016-Customs (ADD), dated the 29th March, 2016, published in the
Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 362 (E), dated the
29th March, 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
said Customs Tariff Act and in pursuance of rules 18 and 23 of the said rules, the Central Government
hereby makes the following amendment in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of
Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 11/2016-Customs (ADD), dated the 29th March, 2016, published in
the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 362 (E), dated
the 29th March, 2016, namely: -
In the said notification, after paragraph 2, before the Note, the following paragraph shall be
inserted, namely: -
“3. Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 2, the anti-dumping duty imposed under this
notification shall remain in force up to and inclusive of the 30th September, 2021, unless revoked,
superseded or amended earlier.”.
[F.No. 354/38/2021-TRU]
RAJEEV RANJAN, Under Secy.
Note: The principal notification No. 11/2016-Customs (ADD), dated the 29th March, 2016 was published
in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 362
(E), dated the 29th March, 2016.
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