Executive Summary:
This notification rescinds the antidumping duty on imports of Graphite Electrodes from China, as recommended by the Designated Authority following a midterm review. The review, initiated in April 2018, concluded that the duty's continuation was unwarranted due to a decline in subject goods imports from China, improvement in the health of the domestic industry, shortage of subject goods, and no likelihood of dumping and injury in case of cessation of AD duties. The rescission is effective as of September 6, 2018, but does not affect actions taken before this date.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Antidumping Duty Rescission:**
* The antidumping duty on imports of Graphite Electrodes from China PR is rescinded.
* This action follows a midterm review initiated on April 4, 2018.
* The rescission is based on the Designated Authority's findings.
* **Designated Authority Findings:**
* Imports of subject goods from China have declined.
* The domestic industry has improved and is not suffering injury from dumped imports.
* There is a shortage of subject goods in India.
* There is no likelihood of dumping and injury if antidumping duties cease.
* **Legal Basis and Effective Date:**
* The rescission is issued under Section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, and related rules.
* The notification is effective as of September 6, 2018.
* The rescission does not affect actions taken before September 6, 2018.
Impact Analysis:
* **Importers of Graphite Electrodes:**
* Impact: No longer subject to antidumping duty on imports of Graphite Electrodes from China, potentially lowering import costs.
* Action Required: Adjust import pricing and sourcing strategies to reflect the removal of the duty.
* **Domestic Producers of Graphite Electrodes:**
* Impact: May face increased competition from Chinese imports due to the removal of the antidumping duty.
* Action Required: Monitor market conditions and adjust production and pricing strategies to remain competitive.
* **Consumers of Graphite Electrodes:**
* Impact: Potential for lower prices due to reduced import costs, however, the shortage of subject goods may counteract this potential.
* Action Required: Monitor market prices.
* **Customs Authorities:**
* Impact: Must cease collecting antidumping duties on Graphite Electrodes from China PR.
* Action Required: Update customs procedures and systems to reflect the rescission of the antidumping duty.
Key Entities Referenced
Customs Tariff Act, 1975: This act provides the legal framework for imposition of customs duties in India, including anti-dumping duties. Section 9A is specifically mentioned in the context of anti-dumping measures.
Customs Tariff Identification, Assessment and Collection of Antidumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury Rules, 1995: These rules outline the procedures for identifying, assessing, and collecting anti-dumping duties on dumped articles, as well as determining injury to domestic industries.
Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue: The department responsible for issuing the notification regarding anti-dumping duty on Graphite Electrodes.
Designated Authority: The entity responsible for conducting the Midterm Review of the anti-dumping duty on imports of Graphite Electrodes.
Graphite Electrodes: The specific goods that are the subject of the anti-dumping duty investigation and subsequent rescission of duty.
China PR: The country of origin or export of the subject goods (Graphite Electrodes) that were subject to the anti-dumping duty.
New Delhi: Location where the notification was issued.
GUNJAN KUMAR VERMA: The Under Secretary who signed the notification.
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NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th September, 2018
No. 44/2018-Customs (ADD)
G.S.R 846(E).—Whereas, the designated authority vide notification number 7/13/2018-DGAD, dated the
4th April, 2018 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated the 4th April, 2018, had initiated
the Mid-term Review in term 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, in the matter of continuation of anti-dumping
duty on imports of ‘Graphite Electrodes of all diameters’ (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), originating in, or
exported from China PR (hereinafter referred to as the subject country), imposed vide notification of the Government of
India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 04/2015- Customs (ADD), dated the 13th February, 2015,
published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 93(E), dated the
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And whereas, in the matter of Mid-term Review of anti-dumping duty on imports of the subject goods,
originating in or exported from the subject country, the Designated Authority in its final findings, published vide
notification number F. No. 7/13/2018-DGAD, dated the 8th August, 2018 published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated the 8th August, 2018, has come to the conclusion that:
(a) the imports of the subject goods from subject country in total imports into India has declined from 69% in 2012
to 55% in period starting from 1st April, 2017 to 31st March, 2018 (POI) whereas the share of imports from other
countries has increased from 31% in 2012 to 45% during the POI;
(b) there is overall improvement in the health of the domestic industry. The domestic industry is not suffering from
injury and the alleged dumped imports from the subject country are not resulting in material injury to the
Domestic Industry;
(c) there is an acute shortage of the subject goods in India and an insignificant increase in production capacities of
the domestic producers compared to the significant rise in Indian demand combined with increased exports has
led to a serious shortage of subject goods in the Indian market;
(d) the facts of the case before the Authority do not indicate any likelihood of dumping and injury in case of
cessation of AD duties;
and has concluded that continuance of anti-dumping duty is not warranted and has recommended discontinuance of
existing anti-dumping duty on imports of the subject goods originating in or exported from subject country.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the Customs
Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) read with rules 18, 20 and 23 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and
Collection of Antidumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995, the Central
Government hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of
Revenue) No. 04/2015- Customs (ADD), dated the 13th February, 2015, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary,
Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 93(E), dated the 13th February, 2015, except as respects things
done or omitted to be done before such rescission.
[F. No. 354/ 74/2014-TRU (Pt)]
GUNJAN KUMAR VERMA, Under Secy.
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