Executive Summary:
This notification concerns the extension of antidumping duty on imports of Phthalic Anhydride from Korea RP, Chinese Taipei, and Israel. The review was initiated following a designated authority notification dated December 11, 2017. The antidumping duty, previously imposed via notification No. 582012Customs ADD, has been extended until December 23, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Extension of Antidumping Duty:**
* The antidumping duty on imports of Phthalic Anhydride originating in or exported from Korea RP, Chinese Taipei, and Israel is extended.
* **Legal Basis and Authority:**
* The extension is based on a review initiated under Section 9A(5) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, and Rule 23 of the Antidumping Duty Rules, 1995.
* The Central Government exercises powers conferred by Section 9A(1) and 9A(5) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, and Rule 23 of the Antidumping Duty Rules, 1995.
* **Amendment to Previous Notification:**
* Notification No. 582012Customs ADD, dated December 24, 2012, is amended.
* A new paragraph 3 is inserted, specifying the validity period of the notification.
* **Validity Period:**
* Unless revoked earlier, the notification remains in force up to and inclusive of December 23, 2018.
Impact Analysis:
**Importers of Phthalic Anhydride from Korea RP, Chinese Taipei, and Israel:**
* Impact: Continued imposition of antidumping duty on imports of Phthalic Anhydride, potentially increasing import costs.
* Action Required: Account for the antidumping duty in pricing and import strategies until December 23, 2018.
**Customs Authorities:**
* Impact: Enforcement of the extended antidumping duty on Phthalic Anhydride imports.
* Action Required: Continue to assess and collect antidumping duty on imports of Phthalic Anhydride from the specified countries until December 23, 2018.
**Domestic Producers of Phthalic Anhydride:**
* Impact: Continued protection from potentially unfair competition due to dumped imports.
* Action Required: Monitor import levels and market conditions.
Key Entities Referenced
Customs Tariff Act, 1975: The primary legislation governing customs tariffs in India, specifically section 9A concerning anti-dumping duties.
Customs Tariff Identification, Assessment and Collection of Antidumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury Rules, 1995: Rules established in 1995 pertaining to the identification, assessment, and collection of anti-dumping duties.
Phthalic Anhydride: The specific product subject to anti-dumping duties, originating in or exported from Korea RP, Chinese Taipei and Israel.
Korea RP: One of the countries of origin for Phthalic Anhydride that is subject to antidumping duty.
Chinese Taipei: One of the countries of origin for Phthalic Anhydride that is subject to antidumping duty.
Israel: One of the countries of origin for Phthalic Anhydride that is subject to antidumping duty.
Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue: The department within the Indian government responsible for issuing the notification related to anti-dumping duties.
Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD): The authority designated to initiate review in terms of subsection 5 of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975
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MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 21st December, 2017
No. 56/2017-Customs (ADD)
G.S.R. 1538(E).—Whereas, the designated authority vide notification No. 7/19/2017-DGAD, dated
the 11th December, 2017, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated the
11th December, 2017, had 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 said 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 ‘Phthalic Anhydride’ originating in or exported from Korea
RP, Chinese Taipei and Israel, imposed vide notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of
Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 58/2012-Customs (ADD) dated the 24th December, 2012, published in
the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 924(E), dated the,
24th December, 2012, and had recommended for extension of anti-dumping duty, in terms of sub-section (5) of
section 9A of the said 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 rule 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. 58/2012-Customs (ADD) dated the 24th December, 2012, published in the
Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 924(E), dated the
24th December, 2012, namely:—
In the said notification, after paragraph 2 and before the explanation, the following paragraph shall be
inserted, namely:—
“3. Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 2, this notification, unless revoked earlier, shall
remain in force up to and inclusive of the 23rd December, 2018.”
[F. No. 354/206/2012-TRU (Pt. II)]
RUCHI BISHT, Under Secy.
Note : The principal notification No. 58/2012 Customs (ADD), dated the 24th December, 2012, was
published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number
G.S.R. 924(E), dated the 24th December, 2012.
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