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Anti-dumping Cases in IndiaProduct and Profiles

Introduction

The first anti-dumping investigation in India was initiated in 1992. During the period from 1992 to 2005, the DGAD received

large number of applications for initiating anti-dumping investigations. After examination of these applications, anti-dumpinginvestigations were initiated in 188 cases involving 35 countries/territories (considering 25 EC countries as single territory).The countries prominently figuring in anti-dumping investigations are China PR, EU, Chinese Taipei, Korea RP, Japan,USA, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Russia etc. The status of the 188 anti-dumping investigations initiated by theDGAD till date, is as below :

Cases in which final findings have been issued 168

Cases in which preliminary findings have been brought out andfurther proceedings are on 02

Cases under investigation for preliminary findings 09

Cases initiated but closed 09

Total 188

The major product categories on which anti-dumping duty has been levied are chemicals & petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals,fibres/yarns, steel and other metals and consumer goods. Sector wise break up of the anti-dumping investigations initiatedtill 31st December 2005 is given in the table below :

Product Category Number of cases

Chemicals & Petrochemicals 82

Pharmaceuticals 29

Textiles/Fibres/Yarns 21

Steel & Other Metals 14

Consumer Goods 15

Others Products 27

Total 188

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PRODUCTS AND PROFILES PROFILES

CHEMICALS & PETROCHEMICALS

1. PVC RESIN

Poly Vinyl Chloride Resin (Suspension) is commonly referred to as PVC Resin. This product is a basic material used inthe manufacturing of Pipes, other plastic goods of household, industrial and commercial use, besides use of this productfor footwear manufacture and for coating and insulation of wires and cable purposes.

On an application filed by the PVC Resin Manufacturers Association, the Designated Authority initiated Anti-Dumpinginvestigation on 10.6.1992 into the alleged import of PVC Resin originating in or exported from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico,Republic of Korea and the USA.

As per the Preliminary Findings notified on 18-1-1993 anti-dumping duties were recommended in the range of Rs.1050 toRs. 2490 per MT.

Final Findings were notified on 30-7-1993 and anti-dumping duties were recommended in the range of Rs. 504 to Rs. 2036per Metric Tonne on imports of PVC Resin from Brazil, Republic of Korea, Mexico and USA. In the Final findings imports

from Argentina did not warrant Anti Dumping Duty. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notificationdated 18.1.1994. Mid-term review was initiated and findings published vide notification dated 29.9.1997 withdrawing theanti dumping duty.

2. POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE

Potassium Permanganate (an inorganic chemical) is a dark purple crystalline material and is a compound of Manganese,Potassium and Oxygen. It is available in Technical grade (97% purity) and Pure grade (99% purity). It is used for potableand waste water treatment, chemical manufacture and processing, aqua culture, metal refining and surface cleaning,decolourisation, bleaching and special treatment in textile industry, deodorisation fumigation, tanning, reagent in analyticalchemistry, zinc processing and as a powerful oxidising agent in many processes.

On the application filed by M/s. Universal Chemicals and Industries Pvt. Ltd. Bombay, the Designated Authority initiatedAnti Dumping investigation on 30-12-1994 into the alleged dumping of Potassium Permanganate originating in or exportedfrom People’s Republic of China.

Final Findings were notified on 24-7-1995 and as per these the Designated Authority recommended anti- dumping duty ofRs. 5992 / MT. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 5-9-1995. Mid-term reviewwas held on 18-12-1998. The anti-dumping duty expired on 5-9-2000.

3. 3,4,5 TRIMETHOXY BENZALDEHYDE (TMBA)

3,4,5 Trimethoxy Benzaldehyde is a drug intermediate and is a major input to manufacture Trimethoprim, an anti-bacteriallife saving drug. It is manufactured out of Gallic acid, Sulphuric acid, Caustic soda activated carbon, toluene, thionylchloride, and palledium metal and hydrogen gas. It is an organic chemical in the form of white to yellowish flakes.

On the application filed by M/s. Alpha Drug India Ltd., Chandigarh, the Designated Authority initiated antidumping investigationon 11.8.1994 into the imports of 3,4,5 Trimethoxy Benzaldehyde (TMBA) originating in or exported from China PR.

Preliminary Findings notified on 31.1.1995 the Designated Authority recommended anti-dumping duty of Rs. 237 per kg.

Final findings were notified on 24.7.1995 and as per these the Designated Authority confirmed the preliminary findings andrecommended anti dumping duty of Rs. 237 per kg. The Duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notificationdated 20.10.1995. Mid-term review was held and findings notified on 8.3.1999 recommending duty of US$ 4.31/Kg.Sunset review was held on 20.12.2000 and duty @ US$ 4.31 per kg has been continued.

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4. ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE RUBBER (NBR) (JAPAN)

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) is a synthetic rubber, mainly used for manufacturing of various rubber articles, suchas oil seals, Hoses, Automotive products, Gaskets, Rice Dehusking Rolls, Printers fabrics, Oil field products etc.

On the application filed by M/s. Gujarat Apar Polymers Ltd., the Designated Authority initiated anti dumping investigation

on 28.10.1994 into the imports of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) originating in or exported from Japan.

In the final findings notified on 19.10.1995, the Designated Authority recommended anti dumping duty of Rs. 19,306 per MT.Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 14.11.1995. Mid-term reviewwas held and findings notified on 1.4.1999 recommending duty of Rs. 7882/MT. Sunset review was held and findings notifiedon 12.11.01 recommending continuation of the anti-dumping duty @ diff. between US$ 2088/MT & landed value of imports.

5. SODIUM FERROCYANIDE

Sodium Ferrocyanide, an organic chemical is manufactured out of sodium cyanide and is used for the production offencycince, pigments, photographic fixing agents in electroplating industry. It is also used for fermentation processes offruit acids and in pharmaceuticals/ chemicals industry etc. In 1998-99, there were imports of 15 MT against nil exports.The imports were from China P.R.

On an application filed by M/s. Cyanides & Chemical Company, the DGAD initiated anti-dumping investigation into thealleged dumping of Sodium Ferrocyanide originating in or exported from China PR on 11.10.95. On 08.8.96, PreliminaryFindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs.16358/- to Rs.20287/- PMT was recommended. On 10.10.96, FinalFindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs.16358/- to Rs.20287/- PMT was recommended. Definitive duty wasimposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 20.12.96. Mid-term review was held and findings notified on11.7.2000. Sunset review was held and findings notified on 23.8.2001. Anti Dumping Duty @ of difference between US$1556.87/MT & landed value of imports has been continued.

6. DEAD BURNT MAGNESITE (DBM)

Dead Burnt Magnesite (DBM) is a naturally occurring magnesium carbonate. It can have MgO content ranging from 80%to 90%. The Dead Burnt Magnesite in this case involves MgO content ranging from 85% to 92%. Dead Burnt Magnesite

is mainly used in the refractory industry to make formed and unformed refractories, which are then used in the Steelmaking and Cement industries.

On the application filed by the Magnesite Association of India, the Designated Authority had initiated anti dumpinginvestigation on 16.5.1995 into the alleged imports of Dead Burnt Magnesite (DBM) originating in or exported from thePeople’s Republic of China.

In the preliminary findings notified on 10.6.1996, the Designated Authority recommended anti dumping duty in the rangeof Rs. 1333 to 1925 per MT.

In the final findings notified on 12.11.1996, the Designated Authority recommended anti dumping duty in the range of Rs.705 to 1264 per MT. Definitive duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 20.12.1996. Mid-term review was held and findings notified on 14.6.2000 withdrawing the anti-dumping duty.

7. LOW CARBON FERRO CHROME (LCFC) (RUSSIA, KAZAKHSTAN & UKRAINE)

Low Carbon Ferro Chrome is a highly tailor made Ferro Alloying element required as vital input for stainless steel productionwith very stringent specification of silicon, carbon, sulphur, phosphorus & Aluminium with chrome content ranging between65% to 70% and carbon content ranging from 0.03% - 0.2% Max.

On the application filed by Ferro Alloy Corporation Ltd through the Indian Ferro Alloy Producers Association, the DesignatedAuthority initiated anti dumping investigation on 6.6.1995 into the imports of Low Carbon Ferro Chrome originating in orexported from Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine.

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In the preliminary findings notified on 21.5.1996, the Designated Authority recommended anti dumping duty in the rangeof Rs. 10,900 to 18,600 per MT.

In the final findings notified on 3.12.1996, the Designated Authority confirmed the preliminary findings and maintained theanti dumping duty in the range of Rs. 10,900 to 18,600 per MT. The duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue videnotification dated 24.1.1997. Mid-term review was held and findings notified on 31.10.2000 recommending withdrawal of

duty. Customs notification withdrawing anti-dumping duty was issued on 4.12.2000.

8. ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE RUBBER (NBR) (GERMANY & KOREA RP)

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) is a synthetic rubber, mainly used for manufacturing various rubber articles, such asoil seals, Hoses, Automotive products, Gaskets, Rice Dehusking Rolls, Printers fabrics, Oil field products etc.

On an application filed by M/s. Gujarat Apar Polymer Ltd, Mumbai, the Designated Authority initiated anti dumpinginvestigation on 15.3.1995 into the alleged dumping of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) originating in or exportedfrom Germany and Republic of Korea.

In the preliminary findings notified on 30.12.1996, the Designated Authority recommended anti dumping duty in the rangeof Rs. 8975 to 11557 PMT.

Final findings were notified on 17.7.1997 and the Designated Authority recommended anti dumping duty in the range ofRs. 8316 – 13255 PMT on all imports of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), in all its form except Latex. Definitive dutywas imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 30.7.1997. Mid-term review was held and the duty wasrevised to US$ 110.64 to US$ 679.19 per MT.

The Sunset review findings were published on 21st September, 2002 recommending continuance of anti Dumping Duties@ difference between US $ 1692.12 to US $ 2314.8 and landed value of imports per MT. The duty was imposed byDepartment of Revenue vide Notification dated 10.10.2002. Mid-term review was initiated on 29th March, 2004. Mid-termreview findings were notified on 6.6.2005. Anti-dumping duty in the range of US$ 138.39 - 647.35 per MT has beenrecommended for continuation.

9. CATALYSTS

A catalyst is an inorganic substance, which hastens or retards a chemical reaction without necessarily undergoing achemical change itself during the process. Catalyst is used to facilitate a specific reaction. Different types of catalystsmay be required to enhance or retard the efficiency of operation. The type of catalyst required largely depends on thechemical reaction taking place.

On an application filed by M/s. United Catalysts India Limited and M/s. Projects and Developments India Limited, theDesignated Authority initiated anti-dumping investigation on 6.9.1996 into the alleged dumping of the following catalystsfrom Denmark :-

Hydrodesulpherisation Catalysts(HDS)Zinc Oxide Desulphurisation Catalyst(DS)Secondary Reforming Catalyst(SR)High Temperature Shift CO Conversion Catalyst(HTS)Low Temperature Shift CO Conversion Catalyst(LTS)Methanation Catalyst(METH)

In the preliminary findings notified on 7.5.1997, the Designated Authority recommended anti dumping duty in the range ofRs. 21.24 to 192.01 per ltr.

Final findings were notified on 5.1.1998 and in these the anti dumping duty were recommended in the range of Rs. 25.64to 215.46 per ltr. Definitive antidumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide Notification dated 2.2.1998.

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Sunset review findings were notified on 19.9.2002 recommending discontinuation of the anti dumping duties on all the sixCatalysts.

10. PURIFIED TEREPHTHALIC ACID (PTA) (KOREA RP, THAILAND & INDONESIA)

Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) is a white crystal or powder; insoluble in water, chloroform, ether, acetic acid; slightly

soluble in alcohol; soluble in alkalis; sublimes above 300C Combustible. PTA is produced by oxidation of p-xylene or ofmixed xylenes and other alkyl aromatics. PTA is used for production of linear, crystalline polyester resins, fibers, andfilms by combination with glycols; reagent for alkali in wool; additive to poultry feeds. The major usage of PTA is, however,for production of polyester fiber.

On an application filed by M/s. Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company Ltd. and M/s. Reliance Industry Ltd, theDesignated Authority initiated anti dumping investigation on 20.12.1996 into the alleged dumping of Purified TerephthalicAcid (PTA), originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea, Thailand and the Republic of Indonesia.

In the preliminary findings notified on 4.9.1997, the Designated Authority had recommended anti dumping duty in therange of Rs.463 to 3375 per MT.

Final findings were notified on 19.3.1998 and the Designated Authority confirmed the preliminary findings and recommended

imposition of anti dumping duty in the range of Rs. 1130 to 3375 PMT. Department of Revenue imposed Definitive duty videnotification dated 28.4.1998. Mid-term review was held and findings notified on 29.5.2000 recommending anti dumpingduty in the range of US $ 16.07 to 17.04 PMT.

The Sunset review was initiated on 22.5.2002. Sunset review findings were notified on 6.5.2003 recommending withdrawalof anti-dumping duty.

11. POLYSTYRENE (KOREA, JAPAN, TAIWAN & MALAYSIA)

Polystyrene is a versatile thermoplastic resin available in wide range of formulations from general-purpose crystal andimpact grades to highly specialised resins. Polystyrene can be of various forms. However, crystal polystyrene (popularlyknown as general purpose polystyrene or GPPS) and impact polystyrene (popularly known as high impact polystyreneor HIPS) are the subject matter of the present investigation. GPPS is a clear, amorphous polymer and finds application in

food packaging, food service items, medical care products and packaging for audio cassettes, compact discs and otherconsumer electronics media. HIPS makes use of polybutadiene elastomers for impact modifications and finds applicationsin toys, furniture, house-wares, food packaging, food service, medical care products, appliances, building materials,consumer electronics and packaging for electronic media GPPS and HIPS are different types of polystyrenes and are notsubstituted with each other.

On an application filed by Association of Polystyrene (Supreme Rajasthan, Mcdowell), the DGAD initiated anti-dumpinginvestigation into the alleged dumping of Polystyrene originating in or exported from Korea R.P, Japan, Taiwan andMalaysia on 16.9.1997. On 12.5.1998, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 2,677- 11,388 PMT was recommended. On 14.9.1998, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range ofRs. 1,963 - 13,493 PMT was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue videnotification dated 17.11.1998.

Sunset review was initiated in the case on 10.2.2003. Review findings were notified on 8.6.2004 recommending discontinuationof anti-dumping duty..

12. CALCIUM CARBIDE

Calcium Carbide is one of the basic industrial chemicals for manufacturing a wide range of acetylene base chemicals. Thebasic raw materials used for its production are limestone, coal/coke etc. In 1998-99, there were imports of 16320.6 MTagainst an export of 33.4 MT. The imports were mainly from China P.R. (11449.5 MT) and Malaysia (2869.0 MT). FromRomania, the imports were 200 MT during 1998-99. As per EXIM policy, this item can be imported freely and basic customduty applicable is 30%, which has been raised to 35% in 1999-00.

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On an application filed by M/s. Industrial Chemical & Monomers, the DGAD initiated anti-dumping investigation into thealleged dumping of Calcium Carbide originating in or exported from the P.R. China and Romania on 28.1.98. On 24.8.98,Preliminary Findings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs.1047 to Rs.1460 PMT was recommended.On 22.1.99, Final Findings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs.499 to Rs.873 PMT was recommended.Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 11.3.99.

Sunset review was initiated on 20.6.2003. Review findings were notified on 6.4.2004 recommending withdrawal of anti-dumping duty.

13. PARA TERT BUTYL CATECHOL (PTBC)

PTBC is a polymerisation inhibitor and prevents polymerisation of polymers such as styrene, butadiene etc. Addition ofPTBC results in increase in the life of monomers.

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. Pooja & Sons, the DGAD initiated anti-dumping investigation into the allegeddumping of PTBC originating in or exported from France vide notification dated 19.2.1998. On 26.11.98, preliminaryfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between Rs. 320.71/Kg and the landed value subject to aminimum of Rs. 36.99/Kg was recommended. On 15.2.1999, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs.48.03/Kg was recommended. However, Department of Revenue did not impose any duty on PTBC.

14. CITRIC ACID (CHINA PR)

Citric Acid is used as a preservative in food, soft drinks, confectionery, drugs, in textile industry etc and have otherindustrial uses like in boiler cleaning etc.

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. Citrugia Chemicals, the DGAD initiated anti-dumping investigation into thealleged dumping of Citric Acid originating in or exported from China P.R vide notification dated 18.3.1998. On 20.10.98,preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between Rs. 58,925/MT and landed value of importwas recommended. On 15.3.1999, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between Rs. 60,324PMT and landed value of import was recommended. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notificationdated 29.4.1999. The anti-dumping duty has expired on 24.11.2003.

15. STYRENE BUTADIENE RUBBER

SBR is one of the major elastomers and is mixed with natural rubber for manufacture of Auto tyres and tubes, bi-cycletyres and tubes, footwear, belts and hoses etc. Styrene and Butadiene are the main raw material to manufacture SBR.

On an application filed by M/s. Synthetic Chemicals Ltd., anti-dumping investigation were initiated on 7.4.1998 againstthe alleged dumping of SBR originating in or exported from Japan, Korea, Turkey, China PR, Taiwan, U.S.A. Germany andFrance. On 21.01.1999, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 0.92 to Rs. 8.26 perkg. was recommended provided that the difference between Rs. 48.20 to Rs. 62.16 per kg and the landed value ofimports/Kg (in case such difference) is more than the amounts of Rs. 0.92 to Rs. 10.57 per Kg. On 2.6.1999, final findingswere notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 0.92 to Rs. 8.26 per Kg was recommended provided that thedifference between Rs. 48.20 to Rs. 62.16 per Kg and the landed value of imports/Kg in case such difference is more thanthe amounts of Rs. 0.92 to Rs. 10.57 per kg. was recommended. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenuevide notification dated 24.8.1999. Mid-term review was held in this case and discontinuation of duty on SBR 1500 and1700 series was recommended. However, anti-dumping duty on SBR 1900 series continues. Sunset review in the casehas been initiated vide notification dated 30.7.2003. The review findings have been notified on 27.7.2004. Department ofRevenue vide its notification dated 28.9.2004 has removed anti-dumping duty on imports from Turkey and Taiwan. Anti-dumping duty has been continued for Japan, Korea and USA in the range of US $ 0.0689 to US $ 0.197 per kg.

16. LOW CARBON FERRO CHROME (LCFC) (CHINA PR, SOUTH AFRICA & MACEDONIA)

LCFC is used in the production of stainless steel. It is one of the important elements in the production of stainless steel.

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The quality of LCFC is specified in terms of percentage content of carbon and chrome. LCFC has a carbon contentranging from 0.03% to 0.20% and the chrome content varies between 60% to 70%.

On an application filed by India Ferro Alloy Producers Association, Bombay, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on9.12.98 against the alleged dumping of LCFC originating in or exported from China PR, South Africa, Macedonia. On22.09.1999, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 911 PMT to Rs. 6,512 PMT was recommended.

Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 28.10.1999.

The anti-dumping duty has expired on 28.10.2004.

17. POLY TETRA FLUORO ETHYLENE (PTFE)

Poly Tetra Fluoro Ethylene (PTFE) is an engineering thermoplastic with outstanding properties such as chemical inertness,low co-efficient of friction, heat resistance, excellent electrical insulation properties, non-toxic, non-inflammable andweathering resistance.

On an application filed by M/s. Hindustan Fluoro Carbons Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 22.1.99 againstthe alleged dumping of PTFE originating in or exported from Russia. On 9.6.99 preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 2,990 PMT was recommended. On 13.10.99, final findings were notified and duty @ Rs. 5200 PMT

was recommended. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 30.12.1999.

Sunset review was initiated vide notification dated 8.10.2003. Review findings were notified on 7.10.2004 recommendinganti-dumping duty as the difference between US $ 12.66 per Kg. and landed value of imports. The duty has been imposedvide Customs Notification dated 18.11.2004.

18. ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE RUBBER (NBR) (TAIWAN)

It is a synthetic rubber, mainly used for manufacturing various rubber articles, such as Oil seals, Hoses, Automotiveproducts, Gaskets, Rice Dehusking Rolls, Printers Fabrics, Oil Field Products etc.

On an application filed by M/s. Gujarat Apar, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 21.04.1999 against the allegeddumping of NBR originating in or exported from Taiwan. On 28.9.1999, preliminary findings were notified and anti-

dumping duty @ Rs. 6,288/- PMT was recommended. On 23.02.2000, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty@ Rs. 6,288/- PMT was recommended. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated6.4.2000.

Sunset review has been initiated on 15.9.2004.

19. SODIUM CYANIDE

Sodium Cyanide is a pure, basic inorganic chemical. It is manufactured by reacting Hydrocyanic Acid (HCN) with CausticSoda. It is a toxic chemical. It is normally used in compressed form. Its quality is described in terms of purity. SodiumCyanide is mainly used in extraction of gold from gold ores. Pharmaceuticals and Pesticides industries also use it asintermediates. It is also used by industries such as dye intermediates, electroplating chemicals and for manufacture ofHeat Treatment Salts.

On an application filed by M/s. Cyanides Chemicals Company, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 8.3.1999against the alleged dumping of Sodium Cyanide originating in or exported from USA, Germany, Czech-Republic, KoreaRP and EU. Preliminary findings were notified on 15.10.1999 and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 401 to Rs. 11,460 PMT wasrecommended. On 6.3.2000 final findings were notified and anti dumping duty @ difference between Rs. 68,025 and thelanded value of imports/PMT was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by Department of Revenuevide notification dated 6.6.2000.

Sunset review has been initiated vide notification dated 29.03.2004. The investigation is under extended period.

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20. POLYSTYRENE (CHINA PR, HONG KONG, SINGAPORE & THAILAND)

Polystyrene is of two types:

General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) or Crystal Polystyrene as commonly known. It is a clear amorphous polymerwhich exhibits high stiffness, good dimensional stability & electrical insulation. It is used for food packaging, food service

items, medical care products & packaging for audio cassettes, compact discs & other consumer electronic media.

High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) or Impact Polystyrene as commonly known, it makes use of Polybutadiene Elastomersfor impact modification. The mechanical properties of impact polystyrene vary significantly depending on the level ofrubber modification. Impact Polystyrene ranges from translucent to opaque in its natural colour. It is widely used in toys,furniture, house wares, food-packaging food service, appliances, building materials, consumer electronics and packing forelectronic media.

On an application filed by Polystyrene Products Association India, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 18.3.1999against the alleged dumping of Polystyrene originating in or exported from China PR, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand.On 28.9.99, preliminary findings were notified and duty @ Rs. 717 to Rs. 9,354 PMT was recommended. On 8.3.2000,final findings were notified and duty @ Rs. 494 to Rs. 9,236 PMT was recommended. Definitive duty was imposed byDepartment of Revenue vide notification dated 11.4.2000.

Sunset review investigation was initiated on 12.10.2004. Sunset review findings were issued vide notification dated30.9.2005 and no duty was recommended.

21. BARIUM CARBONATE

It is an inorganic chemical in the form of a white powder and granules having chemical formula BaCO2manufactured out

of Barytes, a mineral product. Barium Carbonate is produced by reducing carbon in rotary furnace, which convertsbarytes to Barium Sulphide known as black ash.

Barium Carbonate is used for purification of brine solution in caustic soda industry. It is also used in production of hardFerrite Ring Magnets, Television Glass Shell, Neutral Glass, Lamps, Heat Treatment Salts and other Barium Salts.

On an application filed by M/s. Kores India Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 1.4.1999 against the allegeddumping of Barium Carbonate originating in or exported from China PR. On 4.10.1999, preliminary findings were notifiedand anti-dumping duty @ difference between Rs.17,894 and landed value of imports/MT was recommended. On 23.03.2000,final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US$ 423.03 and landed price of imports/PMT wasrecommended. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 15.5.2000.

The anti-dumping duty has expired with effect from 17.11.2004.

22. PURE TEREPHTHALIC ACID (PTA) (SPAIN)

PTA is a white free flowing crystalline powder free from any visual contamination. PTA is normally used in the manufactureof polyester staple fibre/filament yarn/polyethylene terephthalate (PET) (Textile Grade) and polyester films.

On an application filed by M/s. Reliance Industries Limited, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 22.4.1999 againstthe alleged dumping of PTA originating in or exported from Spain. On 22.10.1999, preliminary findings were notified andno duty was recommended. On 20.04.2000, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 521 PMT wasrecommended. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 30.5.2000. There was noapplication for a sunset review. The anti-dumping duty expired on 30.5.2005.

23. SODA ASH (CHINA PR)

It is an industrial chemical with chemical formula Na2CO

3used for manufacture of alkali product soap, detergents, cleaning

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compounds and sodium based chemicals. It is also used for manufacture of float, container and speciality glasses,silicate and some chemicals. The two types of Soda Ash being manufactured and marketed by domestic industry areSoda Ash (light) and Soda Ash (dense).

On an application filed by Alkali Manufacturers Association of India, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 5.7.1999against the alleged dumping of Soda Ash originating in or exported from China PR. On 18.11.1999, preliminary findings

were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 391.27 to Rs. 1,036/- PMT was recommended. On 11.7.2000, final findingswere notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US$ 193.1 to US$ 197.1 and landed price of imports/PMT wasrecommended. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue on 4.8.2000.


24. OXO ALCOHOLS (POLAND, SOUTH KOREA, RUSSIA, IRAN, USA, EUROPEAN UNION INDONESIA ANDSAUDI ARABIA)

Oxo Alcohol is acyclic alcohol and its halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives is known as OxoAlcohols in the commercial and technical parlance.

On an application filed by Oxo Alcohols Industries Association, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 29.7.1999

against the alleged dumping of Oxo Alcohols originating in or exported from Poland, South Korea, Russia, Iran, USA,European Union Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. On 3.12.1999, Preliminary Findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @Rs.890/- Rs. 10728 per MT was recommended. Date of imposition of anti-dumping duty by Department of Revenue-27.01.2000. On 17.7.2000 final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 44 to US $ 252 per MT wasrecommended. Date of imposition of anti-dumping duty by the Department of Revenue is 18.8.2000.

Mid-term review was initiated on 27.8.2002. On 26.02.2004, findings of the mid-term review were notified and anti-dumpingduty @ difference between US$ 622.04 to US$ 826.47 and landed price of imports/PMT was recommended. However, inthe findings notified on 26.02.2004, exports from Korea RP and Indonesia were exempted from any anti-dumping duty.Sunset review investigation has been initiated on 6.12.2004.

25. ANILINE (JAPAN & USA)

Aniline is a basic organic chemical and also known as Aniline oil. Aniline is a transparent oily, colorless (pale yellow)liquid and is a primary amine compound. It has characteristics to become dark on exposure to light or air.

On an application filed by M/s. Narmada Chematur Petrochemicals Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on13.9.99 against the alleged dumping of Aniline originating in or exported from Japan and U.S.A on 8.3.2000, preliminaryfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 3.43/- to Rs. 7.88/- per Kg was recommended. On 31.8.2000, finalfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US$ 0.064 to 0.20/-Kg was recommended. Definitive duty has beenimposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 6.10.2000. Sunset review has been initiated vide notificationdated 6.4.2005.

26. SODIUM NITRITE (CHINA PR)

It is a white crystal powder mostly used in pharmaceutical industries, dye industry, lubricants, construction chemicals,meat processing, textiles etc.

On an application filed by M/s. Deepak Nitrite Limited, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 4.11.1999 against thealleged dumping of Sodium Nitrite originating in or exported from China PR. On 6.4.2000, preliminary findings werenotified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 22,625/- PMT and landed price of imports/MT was recommended. On 3.11.2000,final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US$ 524.63/MT and landed value of imports/ PMTwas recommended. Definitive duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 19.12.2000.

Sunset review has been initiated on 2.12.2004.

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27. SODIUM FERROCYANIDE (EU)

It is an inorganic chemical and is manufactured out of Sodium Cyanide, having application for production of fencycine,pigments, photographic fixing agents in electroplating industry, for fermentation processes of fruits acids and pharmaceutical/ chemical industry etc.

On an application filed by M/s. Cyanides & Chemicals Company, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 13.06.2000against the alleged dumping of Sodium Ferrocyanide originating in or exported from EU. On 2.01.2001, preliminaryfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US$ 1535 and landed price of imports/PMT wasrecommended. On 16.04.2001, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US$ 1535 andlanded price of imports/PMT was recommended. Definitive duty has been imposed by Department of Revenue videnotification dated 10.5.2001.

28. CAUSTIC SODA (IRAN, SAUDI ARABIA, USA, FRANCE & JAPAN)

Caustic Soda is an inorganic, soapy, strongly alkaline and odorless chemical. It finds application in various fields likemanufacture of pulp and paper, newsprint, viscose yarn, staple fiber, aluminum, cotton, textiles, toilet and laundry soaps,detergents, dyestuffs, drugs and petroleum refining etc.

The case was initiated by the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping & Allied Duties on an application filed by M/s. CausticSoda Manufacturer Association on 26.5.2000 against the alleged dumping of Caustic Soda originating in or exported fromIran, Saudi Arabia, USA, France & Japan. On 16.11.2000, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @difference between US $ 256.38 to US$ 347.11 and landed price of imports/MT was recommended. The duty was imposedon 26.12.2000. The Final findings were notified on 14.5.2001 and duty @ difference between US $ 266.9 to US$ 319.4 andlanded value of imports per MT was recommended. The definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed vide notification dated26.6.2001.

Sunset review investigation has been initiated vide notification dated 2.5.2005.

29. ANILINE (EU)

Aniline is an intermediate for rubber chemicals, dyes, drugs, photographic chemicals, Isocyanates (MDI). In India, 70%

of the production of Aniline is used in rubber chemicals, drugs and drug intermediates and dye industries, whereas 80%of production of Aniline world-over is used in MDI.

Anti-dumping investigation was initiated by the DGAD on the basis of an application filed by M/s. Hindustan Organics,M/s.Narmada Chematur Petro Chemicals and M/s. Anirox on 29.05.2000 against the alleged dumping of Aniline originatingin or exported from EU. On 16.11.2000, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $0.342/Kg wasrecommended. On 28.5.2001 final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $0.342/Kg was recommended. Thedefinitive anti-dumping duty was imposed vide notification dated 26.6.2001.

30. STRONTIUM CARBONATE

Strontium Carbonate is an inorganic chemical. It is produced both in powder and granular form and is used for manufactureof hard ferrites and glass for colour picture tube.

On an application filed by M/s. TCM Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 28.7.2000 against the allegeddumping of Strontium Carbonate originating in or exported from China P.R. On 14.11.2000, Preliminary Findings werenotified and anti dumping duty @ US $291.76 PMT was recommended. Final findings in the case was notified on 15.6.2001in which anti-dumping duty @ US$ 213.37 per MT was recommended. The definitive duty was imposed by the Departmentof Revenue vide notification dated 26.6.2001.

Mid-term review on the changed circumstances was initiated. Review findings recommending withdrawal of anti-dumpingduty was notified on 20.6.2003 which was given effect to by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 24.7.2003.

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31. PHOSPHORIC ACID

The product involved in this case is Phosphoric Acid-technical grade. The technical grade of Phosphoric Acid has a puritylevel of 85% or above and is used for the production of sodium phosphate, calcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate,ammonium phosphate etc.

On the application filed by M/s Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd., Baroda and M/s Bilt Chemicals Ltd., Secunderabad theDesignated Authority had initiated anti-dumping investigation on 7.2.2001 into the imports of Phosphoric Acid (Technicalgrade) from People’s Republic of China.

In the preliminary findings notified on 9.4.2001 the Designated Authority had recommended anti-dumping duty of US$ 187/ MT. Final findings in the case was notified on 10.8.2001 recommending anti-dumping duty of US $ 121 per MT. Departmentof Revenue issued imposition notification on 12.9.2001.

32. POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE (CHINA PR, HONG KONG AND TAIWAN)

Potassium Permanganate is an inorganic chemical. Potassium Permanganate is dark purple crystalline material. It is acompound of manganese, potassium and the product is odourless and soluble in water. The chemical formula of PotassiumPermanganate is KMnO

4.

On an application filed by M/s. Universal Chemicals & Industries Pvt. Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on30.10.2000 against the alleged dumping of Potassium Permanganate originating in or exported from China PR, HongKong and Taiwan. On 30.12.2000, preliminary findings were notified and duty @ US $ 0.60-0.62 /kg. was recommended.Final Findings in the case was notified on 1.11.2001 recommending anti-dumping duty in the range of US$ 64 per MT to440 per MT. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide Notification dated 1.11.2001.

Mid-term review was initiated vide notification dated 10.03.2004. Mid-term review findings were notified on 3.6.2005. Anti-dumping duty in the range of US$ 285-352 per MT was recommended. Mid-term review findings were imposed videcustoms notification dated 14.9.2005.

33. SODIUM HYDROSULPHITE (CHINA PR)

Sodium Hydrosulphite is an inorganic chemical. It is white or grayish white crystalline powder, free from visible foreignparticles with pungent odour.

On an application filed by M/s. Transpec India Ltd. & M/s. Demosha Chemical Ltd., an anti-dumping investigation wasinitiated on 3.11.2000 against the alleged dumping of Sodium Hydrosulphite originating in or exported from China P.R. On2.1.2001, Preliminary Findings were notified and anti dumping duty @ US$ 271.67 per MT was recommended. FinalFindings in the case was notified on 12.9.2001 wherein anti-dumping duty in the range of US$ 216.33 to 294.17 per MTwas recommended. Definitive duty has been imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 2.11.2001.

Sunset review has been initiated vide notification dated 5.10.2005. Review investigation is in progress.

34. ZINC OXIDE (CHINA PR)

Zinc Oxide is a white/off white powder with chemical formula ZnO produced in various grades. The product is used inmanufacture of automobile tyres and other rubber goods, manufacture of high purity Zinc chemicals such as SulphateChloride etc used as an input for ceramic industry and as a supplement in animal feed formulations. The product isreserved for production in the small-scale sector.

The investigation was initiated on the basis of an application from M/s. Transpek Industries Ltd and M/s. DemoshaChemicals Ltd. on 08.12.2000 against the alleged dumping of Zinc Oxide originating in or exported from China PR. On05.03.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 578.75/MT was recommended. Provisionalanti-dumping duty was imposed on 09.04.2001. On 5.10.2001 the final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US

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$ 289.9/MT (99.5% purity) was recommended. Definitive duty has been imposed by the Department of Revenue videnotification dated 2.11.2001.

35. CHOLINE CHLORIDE

Choline Chloride is a kind of animal compound feed, which is colourless, viscid and strongly alkaline. It is formed by

reaction of Trimethyl Amine and Ethylene Oxide with Hydrochloric Acid. The application covered all types, forms andgrades of choline chloride regardless of concentration and carrier used.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on the basis of an application filed by M/s. Vam Organic Chemicals Ltd on06.12.2000 against the alleged dumping of Choline Chloride originating in or exported from China PR and EU. On 22.02.2001,preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ between US $ 123.62 to US$ 769.17/MT was recommended.The duty was imposed on 20.03.2001. On 26.11.2001 final findings were notified. Definitive duty @ between US $ 85.75to US$ 489.33/MT has been imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 14.1.2002.

36. HIGH STYRENE BUTADIENE (HSR)

High Styrene Butadiene (HSR) can be of various grades and forms and is produced in granular and bale form. The gradeof HSR is normally described in terms of Styrene content and mooney viscosity. There is no direct substitute for HSR.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated by DGAD on the basis of an application filed by M/s. Apar Industries Ltd andM/s. Apcotex Lattices Ltd on 20.12.2000 against the alleged dumping of HSR originating in or exported from Poland &EU. On 13.03.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 45.7 to US $ 886.3/MT wasrecommended. The duty was imposed on 09.04.2001. Final findings in this case was notified on 18.12.2001 and duty @US $ 248.14 to US $ 430.08/MT was recommended, which were imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notificationdated 15.1.2002.

37. 2-METHYL (5) NITRO IMIDAZOLE (2-MNI)

2-MNI is a creamish coloured powder. It is used as a Drug Intermediate for production of Metronidazole, Tinidazole,Dimetridazole, Ornidazole, Scenidazole. It is sparingly soluble in water and soluble in aqueous solution of acid or alkalisoluble in 10 parts of N-N Dimethyl Formamide.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 8th February, 2001 on the basis of an application filed by M/s. Aarti DrugsLimited, Mumbai and M/s. Unichem Laboratories Limited against the alleged dumping of 2-MNI originating in or exportedfrom China PR. On 03.05.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 4.79/ kg and the landed value of imports was recommended. Final findings in the case was notified on 5.2.2002 wherein anti-dumping duty equal to the difference between US$ 4.32 per kg and the landed value of imports was recommended.Department of Revenue imposed definitive duty vide notification dated 27.3.2002.

38. HEXAMINE (SAUDI ARABIA AND RUSSIA)

Hexa Methylene Tetramine is known as Hexamine in market parlance. Hexa Methylene Tetramine is a white crystallinepowder with a sweet metallic taste. In the pure form, it is colourless and odourless. It crystallizes in rhombic dodecahedrons.Hexa Methylene Tetramine compound is also known as Ammoform, Methenamine, Cystamine, Cystogen, Urotropine.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated by DGAD on the basis of an application filed by M/s. Simalin ChemicalIndustries Ltd. Baroda and M/s. Rockford Petrochemical Industries Ltd., Indore on 20.02.2001 against the allegeddumping of Hexamine originating in or exported from Saudi Arabia and Russia. On 15.05.2001, preliminary findings werenotified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 0.19 per/kg was recommended against Saudi Arabia and anti-dumping duty @ US$ 0.28 per/kg was recommended against Russia. Final Findings in the case was notified on 15.2.2002 wherein anti-dumping duty @ of US$ 3.77 per MT for Russia and US$ 78.6 to 130.98 per MT for Saudi Arabia was recommended.Department of Revenue imposed definitive duty on 27.3.2002.

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39. ZINC OXIDE (NEPAL)

Zinc Oxide is a white/off white powder with chemical formula ZnO produced in various grades. The product is used inmanufacture of automobile tyres and other rubber goods, manufacture of high purity Zinc chemicals such as SulphateChloride etc are used as an input in the ceramic industry and as a supplement in animal feed formulations. The productis reserved for production in the small scale sector.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on the basis of an application filed by M/s. Transpek Industries Ltd, WesternIndia Chemicals, Transpek Metals & Oxides Ltd. and M/s. Demosha Chemicals Ltd. on 19.3.2001 against the allegeddumping of Zinc Oxide originating in or exported from Nepal. On 06.8.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 43.57/MT to US $ 296 (purity of 99.5%) was recommended. The duty was imposed on 12.9.2001.Final Findings in the case was recommended on 18.3.2002 and duty in the range of difference between US$ 1372.11-1413.60 per MT and the landed value of imports has been recommended. Definitive duty was imposed by the Departmentof Revenue vide notification dated 5.6.2002.

40. FLEXIBLE SLABSTOCK POLYOL (USA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE & EU)

The products covered in the investigation are Flexible Slabstock Polyol of molecular weight 3000 to 4000. These productsare classified under Chapter Heading 3907.20 of the Customs Tariff Act and also cleared under Headings 3907.91 and

3907.99.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on the basis of an application filed by M/s. Manali Petro-Chemical Ltd. on21.9.2001 against the alleged dumping of Flexible Slabstock Polyol originating in or exported from USA, Japan, Singapore& EU. On 14.12.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 1804/MT andthe landed value was recommended. The final findings were notified on 19.09.2002. Anti-dumping duty in the range ofdifference between US$ 1512.81 to US$ 1597.49 per MT and the landed value of import was recommended. Definitive dutyhas been imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 31.10.2002.

41. POLY-ISO-BUTYLENE

Poly-Iso-Butylene is a synthetic Hydrocarbon Polymer manufactured by polymerisation of C4Olefins stream consisting

mainly Isobutene. Poly-Iso Butylene is also known as PIB or Poly-Iso-Butene. The product finds application in various

fields like lube oil additives, cable filling compounds, rubber modifiers, leather chemicals, 2T oil formuations, oil insulatorsadhesives etc. The product is classified under customs sub-heading No.3902.20 in chapter 39 of Customs Tariff Act.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 12.9.2001on the basis of an application received from M/s. Kothari Sugarsand Chemicals Ltd. against the alleged dumping of Poly-Iso-Butylene originating in or exported from EU, Brazil, Japan,Korea RP, Singapore and Thailand. On 12.12.2001, the Preliminary Findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US$1037.77 per MT was recommended. The duty was imposed on 16.01.2002. Public hearing in this case was held on28.02.2002. Final findings were notified on 9.9.2002 recommending duty @ difference between US $ 1037.77 and landedvalue / MT. Definitive duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 31.10.2002.

42. D(-) PARA HYDROXY PHENYL GLYCINE BASE (CHINA PR & SINGAPORE)

The product under consideration is also known by different chemical names and is commonly referred as PHPG Base.Phenyl Glycine Base is converted in-situ to “D (-) Para Hydroxy Phenyl Glycine Methyl Potassim Dane Salt by variousimporters/manufacturers and used for the production of Amoxycillin and Cefadroxyl. PHPG Base is classified undercustoms sub-heading No.2942.00.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated by the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping & Allied Duties on 1.10.2001 onthe basis of an application received from M/s. Daurala Organics Ltd. against the alleged dumping of PHPG Base originatingin or exported from China PR & Singapore. On 31.12.2001, the preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty@ difference between US $ 24.83 per kg and the landed value was recommended. The duty was imposed by Departmentof Revenue on 15.02.2002. Final findings were notified by the DGAD on 20.9.2002 recommending anti-dumping duty in

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the range of difference between US$ 20.88 to US$ 22.42 per kg and the landed value of import. Definitive duty wasimposed by the Department of Revenue vide Customs notification No. 122/2002 dated 31st October 2002.

Midterm review has been initiated vide notification dated 21.9.2005. The review investigation is in progress.

43. CAUSTIC SODA - QATAR

Caustic Soda is an inorganic, soapy, strongly alkaline and odourless chemical. It finds application in various fields likemanufacture of pulp and paper, newsprint, viscose yarn, staple fiber, aluminum, cotton, textiles, toilet and laundry soaps,detergents, dyestuffs, drugs and petroleum refining etc. Caustic Soda is available in two forms i.e. lye and solids.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated by the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping & Allied Duties on 8.10.2001 onthe basis of an application received from M/s. Alkali Manufacturer Association against the alleged dumping of CausticSoda originating in or exported from Qatar. On 18.01.2002, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US$ 48.5 per/MT was recommended against the particular company of Qatar and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 58.6 per/MTwas recommended against residual exporters of Qatar. Department of Revenue imposed the provisional anti-dumpingduty on 27.3.2002. Final findings were notified on 7.10.2002 recommending duty @ difference between US $ 267.82 – US$ 271.10 /MT and landed value of imports. Definitive duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notificationdated 31.10.2002.

44. SODIUM NITRITE (EU, TAIWAN)

It is a white crystalline powder mostly used in pharmaceutical industries, dye industries as lubricants, constructionchemicals, rubber blowing agent, heat transfer salts and in meat processing, textiles etc. Major raw material for productionof Sodium Nitrite is Ammonia, which is converted into Nitrous Oxide at high temperature in presence of catalyst.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 2.11.2001 on the basis of an application filed by M/s. Deepak Nitrite Ltd.against the alleged dumping of Sodium Nitrite originating in or exported from European Union and Taiwan. On 01.02.2002,preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 51.83 per/MT was recommended against the territory ofEuropean Union and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 107.85 per/MT was recommended against Taiwan. Department of Revenueimposed provisional duty on 28.3.2002. Final findings were notified on 28.10.2002 recommending duty @ US $ 51.83 – US $ 107.85 /MT. Definitive duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 29.11.2002.

Subsequently, representations were received from the Chinese Taipei that they had not exported any quantity of SodiumNitrite during the period of investigation. This was verified in consultation with the DGCI&S and finally an amendment tothe final findings were notified by the DGAD on 23.3.2005 withdrawing the anti-dumping duty on import of Sodium Nitritefrom Chinese Taipei. The withdrawal has been given effect by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 27.5.2005.

45. ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SINGAPORE, USA, EU & CHINA PR)

Isopropyl Alcohol is used as a solvent in varnishes based on mastic and shellac and also for extraction and purification ofpharmaceuticals and a variety of chemical products. In the perfumery and cosmetics industries it is a useful solvent foressential oils and as an ingredient for shampoos. IPA is used in de-icing fluids, anti-freeze mixture, cooling media forfrozen food industry. IPA is used to produce plastics, germicides and surface-active agents. It is classified under CustomsSub-heading 2905.1201 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on the basis of an application received from M/s. National Organic ChemicalIndustries Ltd. & Others against the alleged dumping of Isopropyl Alcohol originating in or exported from Singapore USA,EU and China PR. The investigation was initiated on 21.11.2001. Preliminary findings were notified on 5.2.2002 recommendinganti-dumping duty @ US$ 748.10 per MT on bulk and US$ 823.65-863.55 per MT on packed IPA. Preliminary duties wereimposed by the Department of Revenue on 22.2.2002. The provisional duty was withdrawn on 6.8.2002 after the investigation

was terminated due to withdrawal of application by the applicants.

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46. PENTAERYTHRITOL (CANADA, TAIWAN & JAPAN)

Pentaerythritol is classified in Chapter 29 of Customs Tariff Act, 1975. The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on22.11.2001 on the basis of an application received from M/s. Kanoria Chemicals and Industries Ltd. against the allegeddumping of Pentaerythritol originating in or exported from Canada, Taiwan and Japan. On 15.2.2002, preliminary findingswere notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 113.5 to 248.6 per MT was recommended. The provisional duty was imposed

on 27.3.2002 by Department of Revenue. Final findings were notified on 8.10.2002 recommending duty @ US $ 122.40 – US $ 257.60 /MT. Definitive duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 31.10.2002.

47. HYDROFLUORIC ACID

Hydrofluoric Acid could be Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid or dilute. It is an inorganic chemical classified under Chapter 28 ofCustoms Tariff Act under Customs Sub-heading 281111 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and used as a catalyst for gasolinealkylation manufacture of Inorganic Fluorides, Fluorinated Hydrocarbon Compounds, Refigerants. It is also used as a picklingagent for descaling stainless strips and high silicon sheets, glass etching and also for production of misc. fluorides.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 11.12.2001 on the basis of an application received from M/s. All IndiaHydrofluoric Acid Manufacturers Association against the alleged dumping of Hydrofluoric Acid originating in or exportedfrom China PR. On 15.02.2002, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $

420.4 to 907.8 per MT and the landed value of import was recommended. The duty was imposed by the Department ofRevenue on 28.3.2002.

Final findings were notified on 26.11.2002 recommending a duty difference between the range US $ 398.8 to US $ 871.8for loose, US $ 398.8 to US $ 871.8 plus US$ 74.22 for packed and the landed value / MT. The definitive duty was imposedby Department of Revenue vide notification dated 15.1.2003.

48. ACYCLIC ALCOHOLS (OXO ALCOHOL) (SINGAPORE, BRAZIL, ROMANIA, MALAYSIA AND SOUTH AFRICA)

Oxo Alcohol is acyclic alcohol and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives is known as OxoAlcohol in the commercial and technical parlance.

On an application received from M/s. NOCIL and M/s. Andhra Petro Chemicals, anti-dumping investigation was initiated

on 31.01.2002 against the alleged dumping of Acyclic Alochols originating in or exported from Singapore, Brazil, Romania,Malaysia and South Africa. Preliminary findings were notified on 29.7.2002. Provisional duty was imposed by the Departmentof Revenue on 5.9.2002 ranging between US$ 68.79 to US $ 307.34 per MT depending on the type and country.

Final findings were notified on 29.7.2003 recommending anti-dumping duty in the range of difference between US $ 44.64to US $ 260.52/MT depending on type and country. Definitive duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue videnotification dated 1.10.2003.

49. VINYL ACETATE MONOMER (closed case)

Vinyl Acetate Monomer is an organic compound. Vinyl Acetate Monomer is a clear colourless liquid. Its chemicalformula is C4H6NO2. It is used for production of Polymers, water-based paints, adhesives, paper coating and emulsionpolymerization process. This is classified under Chapter 29 of Schedule 1 of the Customs Tariff Act.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated by the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping & Allied Duties on 13.11.2001 onthe basis of an application received from M/s. Vam Organics Chemicals Ltd. against the alleged dumping of Vinyl AcetateMonomer originating in or exported from Iran & Singapore. Subsequently, the case was closed as the application waswithdrawn by the domestic industry.

50. PHENOL

Phenol is a basic organic chemical normally classified under Customs sub-headings 270760 and 290711 of the CustomTariff Act. Phenol is used in the manufacture of phenol Formaldehyde Resins, Laminates, Plywood, Particle Board,Bisphenol A, Alkyl Phenols, Pharmaceuticals, Diphyenyl Oxide etc.

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On 15.02.2002, anti dumping investigation was initiated on an application received from M/s. Hindustan Organics ChemicalsLtd. against the alleged dumping of Phenol originating in or exported from European Union, Singapore and South Africa.The preliminary findings were notified on 24th June 2002 and provisional anti dumping duty was imposed on Phenol on13.8.2002 vide customs notification No. 79/2002. The duties were imposed @ US$ 24.76 to US$ 222.74 per MT.

Final findings were notified by DGAD on 13.2.2003 recommending duty @ difference between a price range of US $

710.84 to 778.59 / MT and landed value of imports. The definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue videnotification dated 24.3.2003.

51. SODIUM TRIPOLY PHOSPHATE (STPP)

Sodium Tripoly Phosphate (STPP) is a powdery product in its regular form and is used in the detergent and ceramicindustry. In detergents it improves detergency by softening the water and preventing re-deposition of certain chemicals onthe fabric. In ceramic industries, it is primarily used for de-flocculation of the ball clay, which is the raw material formanufacture of ceramic tiles. The product is classified under Chapter 28 of the Customs Tariff Act (Custom Head 2835.31).

On 15.02.2002, anti dumping investigation was initiated on an application filed by M/s. Albright & Wilson Chemicals IndiaLtd, Mumbai against the alleged dumping of STPP originating in or exported from China P.R. and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan).Preliminary findings were notified on 9.5.2002 recommending anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 629.71 /MT

and landed value of imports. Provisional duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue on 17.6.2002.

Final findings were notified on 11.2.2003 by the DGAD recommending duty @ difference between US $ 661.84/MT andlanded value of imports. The definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 1.4.2003.

52. D(-) PARA HYDROXY PHENYL GLYCINE BASE (EU)

The product under consideration is also known by different chemical names and is commonly referred as PHPG Base.Phenyl Glycine Base is converted in-situ to “D (-) Para Hydroxy Phenyl Glycine Methyl Potassium Dane Salt by thevarious importers/manufacturers and used for the production of Amoxycillin and Cefadroxyl. PHPG Base is classifiedunder Customs Sub-heading No.2942.00.

On 08.03.2002, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on an application filed by M/s. Daurala Organics Ltd., Daurala

against the alleged dumping of PHPG Base originating in or exported from European Union. The provisional findings werenotified on 5th June 2002 and provisional anti-dumping duty has been imposed on 5th July 2002 vide customs notificationNo.68/2002. The duties were imposed US$ 21.38 to US$ 21.81per kilogram

Final findings were notified by DGAD on 7.3.2003 by recommending duty as a difference between US $ 21.60 / MT andlanded value of imports from EU excepting Spain. The definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue videnotification dated 1.5.2003.

Mid-term review has been initiated on 29.9.2004.

53. CITRIC ACID (INDONESIA & THAILAND)

Citric Acid is used as preservative in food, soft drinks, confectionery, drugs, in textile dyeing and printing industry, and hasother industrial uses like boiler cleaning etc.

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. Citurgia Biochemicals Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 16thApril 2002 against the alleged dumping of Citric Acid originating in or exported from Indonesia and Thailand. On 14th June2002 preliminary findings were notified and anti dumping duty @ US$ 456.67/MT and US$ 374.36/MT were recommendedfor Indonesia and Thailand respectively. The duty was imposed by Department of Revenue on 26th August 2002.

Final findings were notified by DGAD on 17.1.2003 recommending duty in the range of US $ 374.36 to US $ 456.67 perMT. The definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 4.3.2003.

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54. AMMONIUM NITRATE (RUSSIA AND IRAN)

It is an inorganic chemical used in water jel/slurry explosives, emulsion explosives etc. having its application like opencast mining, under ground metallic ferrous mining, construction industry, project etc.

On the basis of an application jointly filed by M/s. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Company Ltd., M/s. National

Fertilisers Ltd., and M/s. Deepak Fertiliser Corporation Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 20th September2002 against the alleged dumping of Ammonium Nitrate originating in or exported from Iran and Russia. Preliminaryfindings were notified on 07.04.2003 recommending duty as a difference between US$ 148.48/MT for AN Melt, US$164.12/MT HDAN Prills and US$ 183.08/MT for LDAN Prills and landed value of imports / MT. Department of Revenuenotified the duty vide Custom Notification No. 109/2003, dated 14.7.2003. The final findings were notified on 19.03.2004and no anti-dumping duty was recommended.

55. CAUSTIC SODA - CHINESE TAIPEI, INDONESIA AND EU (EXCLUDING FRANCE)

It is an inorganic chemical used in manufacturing of pulp and paper, news print, viscose yarn, staple fibre, aluminum,cotton, laundry soaps, detergent, dyestuff drugs and pharmaceuticals, Vanaspati, Petroleum refining etc.

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. Alkali Manufacturers Association of India, anti-dumping investigation was

initiated on 8th October 2002 against the alleged dumping of caustic soda originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei,Indonesia and EU (excluding France). The preliminary findings were notified on 8.1.2003 recommending duty as a differencebetween reference price ranging between US $ 233.58 - 271.93 and landed value of imports / MT. The provisional duty wasimposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 27.3.2003 vide Custom Notification No. 48/2003. Final Findingswere notified on 01.10.2003 recommending duty as a difference between US $ 258.46 - 271.46 and landed value ofimports/ MT. The definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 14.11.2003.Mid-term review has been initiated in this case vide notification dated 3.6.2005.

56. D(-) PARA HYDROXY PHENYL GLYCINE METHYL DANE SALT (PHPG DS)- (CHINA PR AND SINGAPORE)

The product under consideration is also known by different chemical names and is commonly referred as PHPG DaneSalt. Phenyl Glycine Base is converted in-situ to “D (-) Para Hydroxy Phenyl Glycine Methyl Potassium Dane Salt by thevarious importers/manufacturers and used for the production of Amoxycillin and Cefadroxyl. PHPG Base is classified

under Customs Sub-heading No.2942.00.

On 25th June 2002, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on an application filed by M/s. Daurala Organics Ltd., Dauralaagainst the alleged dumping of PHPG DS originating in or exported from China PR and Singapore. The preliminaryfindings were notified on 1st October, 2002 and provisional anti-dumping duty has been imposed on 11th November 2002vide customs notification No.124/2002. The duties imposed range between US $ 13.87 to 16.16 / kg.

Final findings were notified by DGAD on 24.6.2003 by recommending duty as difference between US $ 13.51 to US $16.16 per kg and landed value of imports. The definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notificationdated 24.7.2003.

Midterm review has been initiated vide notification dated 3.10.2005. The review investigation is in progress.

57. HEXAMINE (IRAN)

On the basis of an application filed by M/s Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd., Mumbai, the Designated Authority initiatedanti-dumping investigation on alleged dumping of Hexamine originating in or exported from Iran on 18th September, 2002.

Hexamine is classified under Customs sub-heading no. 2921.2901 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

The preliminary findings were notified on 23.12.2002 by recommending an anti-dumping duty of US $ 122.53 / MT. Theprovisional duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 17.3.2003. The duty was suspended on

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Price Undertaking vide notification dated 17.9.2003. However, due to violation of the price undertaking, the anti-dumpinginvestigation was re-opened on 15.10.04 and final findings issued vide notification dated 11.4.2005 recommending anti-dumping duty of US$ 107.28 per MT. Imposition of duty by the Department of Revenue is awaited.

58. METHYLENE CHLORIDE (EUROPEAN UNION, SOUTH AFRICA AND SINGAPORE)

On the basis of an application filed by M/s Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd., Vadodara, the Designated Authorityinitiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Methylene Chloride originating in or exported from EuropeanUnion, South Africa and Singapore on 19th August, 2002.

Methylene Chloride is a solvent belonging to the Chloromethane family of solvents. Methylene Chloride is a colorless,volatile liquid with chloroform - like odour. The chemical formula of Methylene Chloride is CH2C12. There are two technologies/ routes for the production of Methylene Chloride and the product produced through the two routes has similar technicalspecifications. Methylene Chloride is used in the photo films, bulk drugs and pharmaceutical industries. It is also consumedfor manufacture of foam, resin casting, fumigants and agrochemical. It is mainly used as a paint stripper.

Methylene Chloride is classified under customs sub-heading 2903.12 of Chapter 29 of the Customs Tariff Act and 29031200of the ITC (HS) Code.

The preliminary findings were notified on 24.12.2002 recommending an anti-dumping duty of US $ 77.87 to US $ 181.74 / MT (Bulk) and US $ 43.33 to US $ 181.74 / MT (Packed). The provisional duty was imposed by Department of Revenuevide notification dated 27.3.2003.

The final findings were notified on 14.8.2003 recommending anti-dumping duty of US $ 36.3 to US $ 140.18/ MT (Bulk) andUS $ 36.3 to US $ 140.18 / MT (Packed). Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated20.10.2003.

Mid-term review was initiated on 28.1.2005. Midterm review findings were issued vide notification dated 31.10.2005 andthe anti-dumping duty was recommended for withdrawal. Midterm review findings have been implemented by the Ministryof Finance vide notification dated 9.12.2005.

59. ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (II) – CLOSED CASE

Isopropyl Alcohol is used as a solvent in varnishes based on mastic and shellac and also for extraction and purification ofpharmaceuticals and a variety of chemical products. In the perfumery and cosmetics industries it is a useful solvent foressential oils and as an ingredient for shampoos. IPA is used in de-icing fluids, anti-freeze mixture, cooling media forfrozen food industry. IPA is used to produce plastics, germicides and surface-active agents. It is classified under CustomsSub-heading 2905.1201 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

Anti-dumping investigation was initiated by the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping & Allied Duties on 12.6.2000 on thebasis of an application filed by M/s. National Organic Chemical Industries Ltd. & Others against the alleged dumping ofIsopropyl Alcohol originating in or exported from Singapore, USA and Netherlands. The case was however closed on28.2.2001, as the standing of domestic industry was found not satisfactory.

60. SODIUM HYDROSULPHITE (GERMANY AND KOREA RP)

It is a chemical of whitish/grey crystalline powder, free from visible foreign particles with pungent odour. It is importedunder Chapter 28 and 29 of Customs Tariff Act.

On the basis of an application jointly filed by M/s. Transpek Silox Industry Ltd., and M/s. Demosha Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.,anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 14th November 2002 into the alleged dumping of Sodium Hydrosulphte originatingin or exported from Germany (EU) and Korea RP. Preliminary findings were notified on 25.2.2003 recommending duty asa difference between US$ 1058.866/MT (for Germany) and US$ 1058.866/MT (for Korea) and the landed value of imports.Department of Revenue imposed provisional anti-dumping duty vide Custom Notification No. 61/2003, dated 01/4/2003.

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Final Findings were notified on 20.10.2003 recommending anti dumping duties as the difference between US$ 1034.76/ MT and the landed value of import. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 03.12.2003.

61. CAUSTIC SODA (CHINA PR AND KOREA RP)

M/s Alkali Manufacturers Association of India (AMAI) filed an application before the Designated Authority alleging dumping

of Caustic Soda originating in or exported from PR China and Korea RP and requested for anti-dumping investigation andlevy of anti dumping duties. The application was supported by the domestic producers M/s DCW Limited, Mumbai, M/sGujarat Alkalis & Chemicals Limited, Vadodara, Gujarat, M/s Gujarat Alkalies, Dahej, M/s Search Chem IndustriesLimited, Mumbai, M/s Indian Rayon and Industries Ltd., Veraval, Gujarat, M/s Grasim Industries, Nagda, M.P., M/s SIELChemical Complex, Patiala, Punjab, M/s Bihar Caustic & Chemicals, Ltd., Jharkhand, M/s Jayshree Chemicals Limited,Orissa, M/s Andhra Sugars Limited, Tanaku, Bilt Chemicals, DCM Sriram, New Delhi and Punjab Alkalies & Chemicals,Chandigarh.

Caustic Soda is chemically known as Sodium Hydroxide with chemical nomenclature NaOH. It is an Inorganic Chemicalclassified under Chapter 28 of the Custom Tariff Act, 1975 under Customs Head 2815.11 and 2815.12. As per ITC EightDigit classification, the product is classified under the Custom Heading 2815.1101, 2815.1102 and 2815.1200. CausticSoda is a soapy, strongly alkaline odourless liquid widely used in diverse industrial sectors, either as a raw material or asan auxiliary chemical. It is mainly used in the manufacture of pulp and paper, newsprint, viscose yarn, staple fibre,

aluminum, cotton, textiles, toilet and laundry soaps, detergents, dyestuffs, drugs and pharmaceuticals, vanaspati, petroleumrefining etc. Caustic soda is produced in two forms- lye and solids. Solids can be in the form of flakes, prills, granules orany other form.

Caustic soda is produced in two forms, i.e. lye and solids by three technology processes, i.e mercury cell process,diaphragm process and membrane process.

Anti dumping investigation was initiated on 14.5.2002. The provisional findings dated 21.9.2002 has recommended antidumping duties as the difference between reference level ranging between 353.4 $/MT to 362.34 $/MT and the landedvalue. The duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 26.12.2002.

On 4th August 2003 vide notification No. 14/10/2002-DGAD definitive anti-dumping duties equal to the difference betweenthe amount of US $ 295.27 and the landed value of subject goods in US $/MT was recommended except in the case of

M/s. Hanwha Chemical Corporation from Korea RP where dumping margin was de minimus. The definitive anti-dumpingduty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide its notification dated 23.9.2003.

62. BORAX DECAHYDRATE

On the basis of an application filed by M/s Borax Morarji Ltd., Mumbai, the Designated Authority initiated anti-dumpinginvestigation into alleged dumping of Borax Decahydrate originating in or exported from China PR and Turkey on 25 th

November, 2002.

Borax Decahydrate also known as Borax commercially is an inorganic chemical whose chemical name is Di-sodiumTetra Borate decahydrate. It is produced in both technical and IP grades. Both the grades are like articles and can beproduced in various forms such as granules, crystals and powder. It is classified under Customs sub-heading no. 284019of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

The preliminary findings were notified on 26.3.2003 recommending duty as a difference between US $ 406.81 – 484.10and landed value of imports/ MT. Provisional duty has been imposed by the Department of Revenue on 10.6.2003.

Final Findings were notified on 21.11.2003 recommending anti dumping duties as a difference between US $ 410.86 – 484.10 & landed value of imports/ MT. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dtd 7.01.04.

Mid-term review has been initiated concerning imports from Turkey on 2nd March, 2005.

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63. POTASSIUM CARBONATE

On the basis of an application filed by M/s Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd., Vadodara, the Designated Authorityinitiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Potassium Carbonate originating in or exported from EU,China PR, Korea and Taiwan on 19th December, 2002.

Potassium Carbonate is white deliquescent inorganic compound available in granules and powder. It is classified underCustoms sub-heading no. 283640 and 28364000 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

The Preliminary findings were notified on 30.4.2003 recommending duty on all exporters from EU, China PR, Korea andTaiwan ranging from US $ 18.58 to US $ 150.71. Department of Revenue has imposed the duty vide Notification dated10.6.2003.

Final Findings were notified on 16.01.2004 recommending anti dumping duties ranging from US $ 9.45 to US $ 123.86.Department of Revenue has imposed the duty vide Notification dated 20.02.2004.

64. TITANIUM DIOXIDE

On the basis of an application filed by M/s Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association, the Designated Authority initiated

anti-dumping investigation on alleged dumping of Titanium Dioxide originating in or exported from People’s Republic ofChina on 16thJanuary, 2003.

Titanium Dioxide is a white pigment and has a very high degree of whiteness. Its tinting strength and hiding power aresuperior to any other pigment, and it also has stability and durability against light and heat. It is nontoxic. TitaniumDioxide is classified under Custom Tariff heading 28.23.00 and 28.23.00.01 under Indian Trade Classification.

The Preliminary findings were notified on 6.6.2003 recommending duty on all exporters from China PR ranging from US $303.70 to US $ 358.04. Department of Revenue had imposed duty vide Notification dated 14.7.2003.

Final Findings were notified on 15.03.2004 recommending anti dumping duties as a difference between US $ 1227 andlanded value of imports/MT. Department of Revenue has imposed the duty vide Notification dated 09.04.2004.

65. METHYLENE CHLORIDE (KOREA RP)

On the basis of an application filed by M/s Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd., Vadodara, the Designated Authorityinitiated anti-dumping investigation on alleged dumping of Methylene Chloride originating in or exported from Korea RP on19th February, 2003.

Methylene Chloride is a solvent belonging to the Chloromethane family of solvents. Methylene Chloride is a colorless,volatile liquid with chloroform - like odour. The chemical formula of Methylene Chloride is CH2C12. There are two technologies/ routes for the production of Methylene Chloride and the product produced through the two routes has similar technicalspecifications. Methylene Chloride is used in the photo films, bulk drugs and pharmaceutical industries. It is also consumedfor manufacture of foam, resin casting, fumigants and agrochemical. It is mainly used as a paint stripper.

Methylene Chloride is classified under customs sub-heading 2903.12 of Chapter 29 of the Customs Tariff Act and 29031200of the ITC (HS) Code. The classification is however indicative only and in no way binding on the scope of the presentinvestigation.

The Preliminary findings were notified on 26.6.2003 recommending duty ranging from US $ 22.96 to US $ 154.8 / MT.Department of Revenue has imposed the duty vide Notification dated 14.10.2003.

The Final findings were notified on 18.8.2004 recommending duty ranging from US $ 34.43 to US $ 42.42 / MT. Departmentof Revenue has imposed the definitive duty vide notification dated 24.9.2004.

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66. TOLUENE DI-ISOCYANATE FROM CHINESE TAIPEI (TAIWAN), EU, JAPAN, KOREA RP AND USA.

M/s. Narmada Chematur Petrochemicals Ltd. has filed an application alleging dumping of Toluene Di-Isocyanate fromChinese Taipei (Taiwan), EU, Japan, Korea RP and USA. The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 20th October2003 vide Notification No. 14/19/2003-DGAD on imports of Toluene Di-Isocyanate. Toluene Di-Isocyanate (TDI) is anorganic chemical. It is a clear liquid and is used for production of Flexible Polyurethane Foam, which in turn is used in

various applications. TDI is manufactured in various grades.

Toluene Di-Isocyanate is an organic chemical classified under Chapter 29 of the Customs Tariff Act.

No anti-dumping duty has been recommended vide final findings dated 18.1.2005 as it was observed that there was nomaterial injury to the domestic industry.

67. MELAMINE (CHINA PR)

M/s. Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd., has filed an application alleged dumping of Melamine originating in orexported from China PR.

Anti-dumping investigation was initiated vide notification dated 10th September 2003 on the alleged dumping of Melamine

from China PR.

Melamine is a tasteless, odourless, non-toxic pure chemical powder, originating in or exported from China PR. Melamineis reacted with formaldehyde and made into resins or moulding powder for making innumerable products of beauty andutility. Melamine is classified under Chapter 29 of the Customs Tariff Act. Complete description of the product as perCustoms Tariff Act is 29336100.

The Preliminary findings were notified on 27.02.2004 recommending anti-dumping duty as a difference between US $1294.09 to 1464.64 and landed value of imports/MT. Provisional duty was imposed by Department of Revenue videnotification dated 2.4.2004.

The final findings were notified on 3.9.2004 recommending anti-dumping duty as difference between US $ 1284.38 to US$ 1456.78 and landed value of imports per MT. Definitive duty has been imposed vide Customs Notification dated 16.11.2004.

68. 6-HEXANELACTAM (CAPROLACTUM) ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM JAPAN, EUROPEAN UNION,NIGERIA AND THAILAND.

M/s. Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd., And M/s. Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. has filed an applicationalleging dumping of 6-hexanelactam originating in or exported from Japan, European Union, Nigeria and Thailand.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 22nd September 2003 vide notification No. 14/152003-DGAD on imports of6-hexanelactam originating in or exported from Japan, European Union, Nigeria and Thailand.

6-hexanelactam is a monomer and is a base material for production of Nylon-6. 6-hexanelactam is produced and sold inboth liquid and solid forms. Liquid form of the material can be use only by those customers who are very close to thesource of the material. Producers in India use only solid form of the material. Solid form of the material is in white crystalor flakes form. There is no difference in the liquid or solid form, except for the difference in the physical forms. Further, thetwo solid forms also differ with each other only in terms of physical forms. It is commercially also known as Caprolactam.

6-hexanelactam is primarily used in production of Nylon-6, which in turn is used for production of Nylon Yarn. Nylon Yarnis used for production of Nylon Fabric for use in (a) apparels; and (b) tyre cord fabric.

6-hexanelactam is classified under Chapter 29 of the Customs Tariff Act. Complete description of the product as perCustoms Tariff Act is 29337100 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-Caprolactam).

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The final findings were notified on 16.9.2004 recommending anti-dumping duty as difference between US $ 1394.05 to1441.86 and landed value of imports per MT. Definitive duty has been imposed vide notification dated 17.11.2004.

69. FLEXIBLE SLABSTOCK POLYOL (CHINA PR, KOREA RP, CHINESE TAIPEI AND BRAZIL)

Flexible Slabstock Polyol of Molecular weight 3000 to 4000 is used in the manufacture of slabstock foam. The product is

classified under Chapter 39 of the Customs Tariff Act under sub-heading 3907.20. It is also cleared under Heading3907.91 and 3907.99. Anti dumping investigation into imports of Flexible Slabstock Polyol of Molecular weight 3000 to4000 from P.R. China, Republic of Korea, Taiwan and Brazil has been initiated on 21 st May, 2003 on the basis of anapplication filed by M/s Manali Petrochemicals Ltd., Chennai.

The Preliminary findings were notified on 11.12.2003 recommending anti-dumping duty as a difference between US $1463.71 and landed value of imports/MT. Department of Revenue has imposed provisional anti-dumping duty vide Notificationdated 20.01.2004.

The final findings were notified on 11.11.2004 recommending anti-dumping duty as difference between US $ 1472.77 andlanded value of imports per MT. Definitive duty has been imposed vide Customs notification dated 24.1.2005.

70. CYCLOHEXANONE

Based on an application filed by M/s Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited, Vadodra, Gujarat, the DesignatedAuthority initiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Cyclohexanone originating in or exported fromTaiwan, European Union & USA vide notification dated 8.10.2003

Cyclohexanone having chemical formula C6H100 is an intermediate product generated in the process of manufacture ofcaprolactum. Cyclohexanone is manufactured from Benzene and it acts as an intermediate in the production of AdipicAcid and in the manufacture of Nylon 6. Besides, being used primarily as an intermediate in the production of Adipic Acidand in the manufacture of nylon 6, it is also used as a solvent and thinners for lacquers, especially those containing nitrocellulose or vinyl chloride polymer and co-polymer resins including poly vinyl chloride. It is an excellent solvent for DDTand organic phosphorus insecticides and pesticides. It is also used as a sludge solvent in oil for piston type aircraftlubrication. It is classified under Chapter 29 of the Customs Tariff Act under subheading 29142200, which is described as“Cyclohexanone and Methylcyclohexanones”. The Period of Investigation for the purpose of the investigation was 1st April

2002 to 30th June 2003.

The final findings were notified on 7.10.2004 and no anti-dumping duty was recommended due to absence of causal linkbetween dumped imports and material injury.

71. PROPYLENE GLYCOL

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. Manali Petrochemicals Limited, Chennai, the Designated Authority initiatedanti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Propylene Glycol originating in or exported from USA, Singapore,Korea RP and European Union vide notification dated 22.8.2003.

The product under investigation is Propylene Glycol – All grades. It is manufactured from Propylene Oxide by hydratingthe product at a higher pressure and temperature, which form a mixture of Mono, Di and Tri-Propylene Glycol. Mono-Propylene Glycol (MPG), generally known Propylene glycol is the principal product. The Propylene Glycol is used forindustrial applications like manufacture of polyester resin, industrial anti-freezing applications and in pharmaceuticalindustries. This product is classified under Customs Tariffs Code 29053200.

The applicant is the sole producer of the subject goods in India. The Period of Investigation for the purpose of theinvestigation was 1st April 2002 to 31st march 2003.

The final findings were notified on 20.8.2004 recommending anti-dumping duty as difference between US $ 991.32 to US$ 1221.38 and landed value of imports per MT. Department of Revenue has imposed definitive duty vide notification dated8.10.2004.

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72. POLY VINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PASTE RESIN

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. Chemplast Sanmar Limited, Chennai, the Designated Authority initiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Poly Vinyl Chloride Paste Resin originating in or exported from KoreaRP, Saudi Arabia and European Union vide notification dated 22.8.2003.

Poly Vinyl Chloride Paste Resin is also known as Poly Vinyl Chloride Resin (Emulsion grade) or PVC Paste Resin. It isproduced from Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) and VCM is produced from EDC, which in turn require chlorine as majorraw material. It is produced and sold in white/off white powder. It is produced in a number of grades, which differ in “Kvalues”. Various grades are technically and commercially substitutable. It is used in the artificial leather (Rexene), coatedfabrics, Tarpaulins, conveyor belting, Toys, Automotive sealant and adhesives etc. PVC Paste resin is classified undersubheading no 39042210 in the Customs Tariff Act. The Poly Vinyl Chloride (suspension grade) classified under 39042110is different from the subject goods and is not included under product under consideration. The Period of Investigation forthe purpose of the investigation was 1st October 2002 to 30th June 2003.

The final findings were notified on 20.8.2004 recommending anti-dumping duty as difference between US $ 950.94 andlanded value of imports per MT. Department of Revenue has imposed the definitive duty vide Notification dated 7.10.2004.

73. CERTAIN RUBBER CHEMICALS (CHINA PR)

The products covered under this investigation are certain specific rubber chemicals used in manufacture of rubberproducts, namely:

A Accelerators: MBT, MBTS and CBSB Pre-Vulcanization Inhibitors/ Retarder/ Scorch Inhibitor Rubber Chemical: PVI

Detailed chemical names of the products are as follows:-

Accelerators Chemicals

GENERIC NAME CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION OTHER TRADE NAMES

MBT 2-MERCAPTO BENZOTHIAZOLE ACCELERATOR M,MBTS DIBENZOTHIAZOLE DISULPHIDE ACCELERATOR DM

CBS N-CYCLOHEXYL-2- ACCELERATOR CZ/ BENZOTHIAZOLE SULPHENAMIDE ACCELERATOR HBS

Pre Vulcanization Inhibitor/Retarder Chemical

GENERIC NAME CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION OTHER TRADE NAMES

PVI N-(CYCLOHEXYLTHIO)PTHALIMIDE RUBBER CHEMICAL CTPANTI SCORCHING AGENTSCORCH INHIBITOR

1. MBT - MBT is produced by reacting aniline, carbon disulphide and sulphur under high temperature and pressure ofhydrogen sulphide gas formed during the reaction.

2. MBTS - MBTS is manufactured by oxidation of sodium salt of mbt using suitable oxidizing agents.

3. CBS - CBS is manufactured by reacting the sodium salt of MBT, CYCLOHEXYL AMINE using suitable oxidizing agents.

4. PVI - PVI is manufactured by reacting an OXO-ALCOHOL, ALKALI, ORGANO SULPHUR COMPOUND, AMMONIA,CHLORINE and PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE in presence of a solvent. It is a multi-stage reaction process.

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The products are mainly used in automotive tyre and tubes industry and also in conveyor belting and footwear industryamongst others. The products are classified under various subheadings of customs classification heads 38.12.10, 38.12.20and 38.12.30 as well as under 29.34.20 and 29.25.20 (at six digit levels) of the customs tariff act and ITC HS classification.On the basis of an application filed by M/s. National Organic Chemical Industries Ltd., Mumbai, the Designated Authorityinitiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Rubber Chemicals originating in or exported from China PRvide notification dated 7.7.2004.

No preliminary findings were issued in this case. Final findings were issued vide notification dated 6.7.2005 recommendinganti-dumping duty in the range of US $ 0.402 to 0.464 per kg. The definitive duty was imposed by the Customs videnotification dated 27.9.2005.

74. CERTAIN RUBBER CHEMICALS ( EU, CHINESE TAIPEI AND USA)

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. National Organic Chemical Industries Ltd., Mumbai, the Designated Authorityinitiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Rubber Chemicals originating in or exported from EU,China PR, Chinese Taipei and USA vide notification dated 17.8.2004.

The products involved are certain specific rubber chemicals used in manufacture of rubber products, namely:I) ANTI DEGRADANTS PX 13

II) ACCELERATORS: MORII) ANTIOXIDANT TDQ

MOR is produced by reacting mercapto benzothiazole disulphide with morpholine and sodium hypochlorite in presence ofisopropyl alcohol. The product is filtered, washed and extruded to form pallets, which are dried and packed.

PX-13 is produced by hydrogenation of a mixture of 4-nitrodiphenylamine and methyl isobutyl ketone in an autoclave atmoderately high pressure in presence of a noble metal catalyst.

TDQ is produced by polymerization of acetone and aniline, condensed at high temperature in presence of an acid catalyst.These rubber chemicals are extensively used in treating natural rubber, synthetic rubber (SBR, Butadiene Rubber, NitrileRubber, Carboxylated Rubber) & other synthetic rubber based compounds used for manufacture of various rubber products.

The products are classified under various subheadings of customs classification heads 38.12.10, 38.12.20 and 38.12.30as well as under 29.34.20 and 29.25.20 (at six digit levels) of the Customs Tariff Act and ITC HS classification.

Preliminary findings were notified by the Authority on 8.4.2005. Provisional anti-dumping duty in the range of US$ 270 to304.37 per MT was recommended which was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 7.7.2005.Final findings were notified by the authority vide notification dated 16.8.2005. Definitive anti-dumping duty in the range ofUS $ 270 to 840 per MT was recommended. The imposition notification by the Customs was issued on 20.10.2005.

75. ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE RUBBER (NBR) (EU (EXCLUDING GERMANY) BRAZIL & MEXICO)

The product involved is Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR). Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber is a Synthetic Rubber andis popularly known as Nitrile Rubber or NBR in the market parlance. NBR is primarily used where oil resistance, Abrasionresistance and heat resistance applications are involved. NBR is widely used in Defense, Automobile, Footwear, Fabrics,Printers, Oil Field Products Industries Etc.

NBR can be of various grades and can be supplied in various forms. In terms of form, NBR can be categorized as normalNBR, (in bale form); Powder NBR, (in powder form); Carboxylated NBR (i.e. with a third monomer). Normal NBR is themost common form of NBR and is widely used. Depending upon Acrylonitrile content and mooney Viscosity, normal NBRmay be further divided into three types i.e. Low Nitrile, Medium Nitrile and High Nitrile.

Anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of NBR from Brazil and Mexico was initiated on 17th August, 2004consequent upon receipt of an application from M/s Apar Industries Ltd. The investigation covers all grades of NBR in baleform only. Other forms of NBR exported from the subject counties are therefore, not covered under the product under consideration.

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NBR is classified in the category of rubber and articles thereof under chapter 40 of the Customs Tariff Act, and ITC HSclassification under the category of Synthetic Rubber under sub-heading No. 40.02 at four-digit level and under no.4002.59 at six-digit level.

The preliminary findings were notified on 30th April, 2005 recommending fixed duty in the range of US$ 136.47-304.37 perMT. Provision duties were imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 7.6.2005. Final findings wereissued vide notification dated 5.10.2005 recommending anti-dumping duty in the range of US $ 223.19 to 306.55 per MT.Definitive anti-dumping duties have been imposed by the Ministry of Finance vide notification dated 29.11.2005.

76. SODIUM CYANIDE – II (CHINESE TAIPEI)

The product involved is Sodium Cyanide, originating classified under customs subheading 283711 of customs tariff actattracting 20% basic duty with effect from 9.1.2004. Sodium Cyanide is a pure basic inorganic chemical. it is manufacturedby reacting Hydro Cyanic Acid (HCN) with Caustic Soda. it is mainly used by industries such as Dye Intermediates,Electro-Plating Chemicals and for manufacture of heat treatment salts.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 25.10.2004 on the basis of an application filed by M/s Cyanide & ChemicalsLtd. Preliminary findings were not issued in this case. Final findings were issued vide notification dated 24.10.2005 andduty of US $ 91.7 per MT recommended for imposition.

77. CITRIC ACID (CHINA PR, UKRAINE AND KOREA RP)

M/s. Solaris Biochemicals Ltd., has filed an application before the Designated Authority on behalf of the domestic industryfor initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning alleged dumping of Citric Acid originating in or exported from ChinaPR, Korea RP and Ukraine.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated vide notification dated 27.8.2004 into the alleged dumping of Citric Acid fromthe subject countries.

Citric Acid is mainly used as preservative in food and beverage, soft drinks, confectionery, drugs etc. It is also used intextile dyeing and in printing industry and for some other industrial uses such as boiler cleaning etc. It is classified underChapter 29 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 under sub-headings No. 2918.14.

Preliminary findings were not issued in this case. The final findings of the Authority was notified on 26.8.2005. No anti-

dumping duty was recommended due to absence of material injury to the domestic industry.78. POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (PTFE) (CHINA PR)

M/s Hindustan Flurocarbons Ltd, Hyderabad filed an application before the Designated Authority alleging dumping ofPolytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) originating in or exported from China PR.

The product under consideration in the present case is “Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)” originating in or exported fromChina PR. The subject goods are classified under Customs subheading 390461 and 39046100 in the Indian TradeClassification based on harmonized system.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated into the alleged dumping of PTFE from China PR vide notification dated27.7.2004. Preliminary findings were not issued in this case. Final finding was issued by the authority vide notificationdated 25.7.2005. Anti-dumping duty as the difference between US $ 7.78 – 8.50 and the landed value of import per Kg was

recommended. Definitive duty has been imposed by the Customs vide notification dated 17.10.2005.

79. SODIUM FORMALDEHYDE SULPHOXYLATE (SFS) FROM CHINA PR

M/s. Transpek-Silox Industry limited, Kalaji Road, Atladra Road, Vadodara, Gujarat, M/s. Demosha Chemicals Pvt. Limited,105 A, Mittal Towers, 210, Nariman Point, Mumbai, M/s. T.C.P. Limited, TCP Sapthagiri Bhavan, No. 4 (Old No. 10) KarpagambalNagar, Mylapore, Chennai have filed an application before the Designated Authority for initiation of anti dumping investigationinto the alleged dumping of Sodium Formaldehyde Sulphoxylate (SFS) originating in or exported from China PR.

Sodium Formaldehyde Sulphoxylate (SFS) is mainly used as discharging agent in textile printing. It also find uses inFood, Polymers, Pharmaceuticals and Miscellaneous industries. It is classified under Chapter 28 of the Customs TariffAct, 1975 under sub-headings No 28311020.

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The Authority initiated anti-dumping investigation vide notification dated 28.1.2005. The period of investigation is 1stOctober 2003 to 30th September 2004. The injury investigation period cover the periods 2000-2001 to October 2003-September 2004. Preliminary findings were issued vide notification dated 26.8.2005. Provisional anti-dumping duty hasbeen imposed by the Customs vide notification dated 11.11.2005.

80. ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE-NON-CONJUGATED DIENE RUBBER (EPDM) FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION, USA,

CHINA PR AND BRAZIL

M/s Unimers India Ltd. has filed an application before the Designated Authority alleging dumping of Ethylene-Propylene-non-conjugated Diene Rubber (EPDM) originating in or exported from the European Union, USA, China PR and Brazil andrequested for initiation of anti-dumping investigations for levy of anti dumping duties.

EPDM is a synthetic Rubber and technical specifications of EPDM are broadly governed by Ethylene, Propylene andDiene content and Mooney Viscosity. With the variations in Ethylene, Propylene and Diene Content and /or MooneyViscosity, different grades of EPDM Rubber can be produced. EPDM is classified under Chapter 40 of the Customs TariffAct, 1975 under the category of synthetic rubber under sub-heading No. 4002.70.

EPDM Rubber is primarily used in rubber profiles, automotive tyres & tubes, cables, hoses & moulded items used in automobileparts. The changes in Ethylene, Propylene & Diene content and Mooney viscosity & other characteristics will merely modifythe general property for which EPDM is consumed. EPDM Rubber can be of various grades & can be supplied in variousforms. Investigation covers all grades of Ethylene-Propylene-non-conjugated Diene Rubber(EPDM) in all grades & all forms.

The Authority initiated anti-dumping investigation vide notification dated 28th April 2005. The period of investigation is1.10.2003 to 30.9.2004. The injury investigation period will cover the period 2000-01 to 2003-04 and the POI.

81. PENTAERYTHRITOL – II (CHINA PR AND SWEDEN)

M/s Kanoria Chemicals and Industries Limited filed an application before the Designated Authority alleging dumping ofPentaerythritol originating in or exported from China and Sweden and requested for initiation of anti-dumping investigationsfor levy of anti-dumping duties.

The product Pentaerythritol is an organic compound. The subject goods are classified within Customs subheading 29.05.42and Indian Trade Classification based on Harmonized System. Pentaerythritol can be of technical grade and nitrationgrade. Both grades are included within the scope of the investigation.

The DGAD initiated anti-dumping investigations into the existence, degree and effect of alleged dumping of Pentaerythritoloriginating in or exported from China PR and Sweden. The Period of Investigation for the purpose of the investigation was1st Oct., 2003 to 30th Sept., 2004 (12 months). Preliminary finding in this case was issued vide notification dated5.8.2005 recommending anti-dumping duty as the difference between US $ 1419.45 and the landed value of import per MT.The provisional duties have been imposed by the Ministry of Finance vide notification dated 20.10.2005.

82. PARA CRESOL (CHINA PR)

M/s. Atul Ltd., Gujarat filed an application before the Designated Authority alleging dumping of Para Cresol originating inor exported from China PR and requested for anti-dumping investigation and levy of anti dumping duties.

The product is classified under ITC HS code 290712 01 and under sub-heading 2907.12 of Customs Tariff Classification.The product finds major uses in dyes and pigments, perfumery and drug intermediates, optical brightener, surfactants,synthetic food flavour, ultra violet light absorbers, anti-oxidants and stabilizers for lubricants

The applicants have claimed that there is no difference between the products manufactured by them and the subjectgoods being imported from subject country. Therefore, for the purpose of the investigation, the goods produced by theapplicants were treated as ‘like articles’ to that imported from the subject country.

The DGAD initiated investigation vide Notification dated 27.8.2002. The preliminary findings were notified on 17.1.2003recommending duty as a difference between US $ 2.445 and landed value of imports/ kg. Provisional anti-dumping dutywas imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 24.3.2003.

Final findings were notified on 25.8.2003 recommending duty @ difference between US $ 2220.95 / MT and landed valueof imports. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 6.10.2003.

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PHARMACEUTICALS

1. BISPHENOL-A (JAPAN)

Bisphenol-A is an organic chemical product and is manufactured out of Phenol & Acetone. It is used for the production ofEpoxy Resins, Polycarbonate etc.

On the application of M/s. Kesar Petroproducts Ltd. Bombay, the Designated Authority had initiated anti-dumpinginvestigation on 12-8-1992 into the alleged dumping of Bisphenol-A originating in or exported from Japan.

In the preliminary findings notified on 10-8-1993, anti-dumping duty was recommended @ 28.9% of CIF value of theexports notified by M/S Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Japan and all other exporters from Japan.

Final findings were notified on 18.2.1994 and as per these the margin of dumping was found to be 23%. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 11.3.1994. Mid-term review was heldand the findings were notified on 29.9.1996. Sunset review was held and findings were notified on 11.8.1999 recommendingwithdrawal of duty.

2. ISOBUTYL BENZENE (IBB) - (CHINA PR)

Isobutyl Benzene (IBB) is manufactured out of toluene, propylene, methanol, potassium carbonate, sodium metal etc. Itis an organic, aromatic, neutral, colourless liquid having a specific gravity of around 0.852. It is also known as 2-methyl-1 phenylpropene. It is used in the manufacture of Ibuprofen- an analgesic, anti-inflammatory drug.

On the application of IBB Manufacturers Association the Designated Authority had initiated anti dumping investigation on7.1.1994 into the alleged dumping of Isobutyl Benzene originating in or exported from China PR.

As per preliminary findings notified on 30.8.1994 anti dumping duty of Rs.13809 per MT was recommended.

Final Findings were notified on 27-7-1995 and as per these the Designated Authority recommended anti dumping duty ofRs. 10634 per MT. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated31.8.1995. Mid-term review was held and findings were notified on 27.3.1998. Sunset review was held and findings werenotified on 28.3.2000 and no duty was recommended.

3. THEOPHYLLINE AND CAFFEINE – (CHINA PR)

Theophylline and Caffeine are used for Pharmaceutical formulations. Caffeine is used in beverages also.

On the application of M/s. Bakul Aromatics Ltd., M/s.Kores (I) Ltd. and M/s. Suven Pharmaceuticals Ltd., the DesignatedAuthority initiated anti dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Theophylline and Caffeine originating in orexported from People’s Republic of China vide notification dated 30.8.1994. In the preliminary findings notified on 31.1.1995,the Designated Authority recommended anti-dumping duty of Rs. 108 per kg. on imports of Theophylline and Rs. 101 perkg. on Caffeine from China PR.

In the final findings notified on 26.7.1995 the Designated Authority confirmed the preliminary findings and maintained theanti dumping duty of Rs. 108 per kg. on Theophylline and Rs. 101 per kg. on Caffeine. Definitive anti-dumping duty wasimposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 20.10.1995.

Mid-term review was initiated vide notification dated 27.1.1998. Mid-term review findings were notified on 12.11.1998.Sunset review was held and findings were notified on 1.12.2000 and anti-dumping duty in the range of US$ 5.71- 6.86 wasrecommended.

4. BISPHENOL – A (BRAZIL & RUSSIA)

Bisphenol – A (an organic chemical) is manufactured out of Phenol and Acetone and is used for the manufacture of EpoxyResins which is an important input in paint industry and Polycarbonates.

On the application of M/s. Kesar Petro-products Ltd., the Designated Authority had initiated anti dumping investigationvide notification dated 30.12.1994 into alleged dumping of Bisphenol -A originating in or exported from Brazil & Russia.

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In the final findings notified on 20.11.1995, the Designated Authority recommended anti dumping duty of Rs.10,263 perMT on imports from Brazil and of Rs. 12,559 per MT on imports from Russia. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposedby the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 26.12.1995. Mid-term review was initiated vide notification dated12.5.1998. In the review findings notified on 26.3.1999, the anti-dumping duty was continued at the same level. Anti-dumping duty on Bisphenol-A from Brazil and Russia has since expired.

5. 8- HYDROXY QUINOLINE

8- Hydroxy quinoline is an organic chemical. Crude 8- Hydroxy Quinoline manufactured using Glycerine, Ortho NitroChloro Benzene, Sodium Sulphide, Caustic Lye, Sulphuric Acid is purified to make 8-HQ of 99% purity or more. It is a lifesaving drug.

On the application of M/s. West Bengal Pharmaceutical and Phytochemical Development Corporation Ltd, the DesignatedAuthority had initiated anti dumping investigation vide notification dated 4.3.1996 into the alleged dumping of 8- HydroxyQuinoline originating in or exported from People’s Republic of China.

In the preliminary findings notified on 6.9.1996, the Designated Authority recommended anti dumping duty in the range ofRs. 183 – 206 per kg on the imports of 8- Hydroxy Quinoline from China PR.

Final findings were notified on 28.2.1997 and the Designated Authority confirmed the preliminary findings and maintainedanti dumping duty in the range of Rs. 183-206 per kg. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by Department ofRevenue vide notification dated 1.4.1997. Mid-term review was held and findings were notified on 29.11.2000 recommendingwithdrawal of anti-dumping duty.

6. BISPHENOL –A (USA)

Bisphenol-A is an organic chemical and is manufactured out of Phenol and Acetone. It is used for the manufacture ofEpoxy Resins which is important input in paint industry and Polycarbonates. The Designated Authority had initiated suo-moto investigation on 20.11.1995 into the alleged dumping of Bisphenol –A originating in or exported from USA.

In the preliminary findings notified on 25.10.1996, the Designated Authority recommended anti dumping duty of Rs.10,000 PMT on imports of Bisphenol –A originating from USA.

In the final findings notified on 18.3.1997, the Authority confirmed the preliminary findings and maintained anti dumpingduty of Rs. 10,000 PMT. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated29.4.1997. Mid-term review was held and findings were notified on 30.8.2000 and no duty was recommended.

7. VITAMIN C (JAPAN & CHINA PR)

The product involved “Vitamin C” is also known as Ascorbic Acid. It is used by pharmaceutical industry for production ofvarious medicines.

On an application filed by M/s. Ambalal Sarabhai Private Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated into the allegeddumping of Vitamin-C originating in or exported from Japan & China PR vide notification dated 26.05.97. On 11.3.98, thepreliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 27.59 to Rs. 61.96 per kg was recommended. On25.05.98, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 27.59 to Rs. 61.96 per kg was confirmed. Definitiveanti-dumping duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 24.07.98. The mid-term review was heldand findings were notified on 13.06.2000 and anti-dumping duty @ difference between the reference price ranging betweenUS$ 12.17 to 12.62 per Kg and landed value of imports per Kg. was recommended.

Sunset review was initiated vide notification dated 14.8.2002. The sunset review findings were notified on 31.7.2003. Noduty was recommended for exports from Japan as the dumping margin was de-minimus. However, anti-dumping duty @US $ 10.11/Kg was recommended on imports from China PR and the same has been imposed vide Customs notificationdated 24.10.2003.

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8. LOVASTATIN

Lovastatin is a bulk drug and is used for controlling cholesterol level. It reduces the risk of coronary heart disease andcardiac failure.

On an application filed by M/s. Artemis Pharmaceutical, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 22.12.1997 into the

alleged dumping of Lovastatin originating in or exported from China PR. On 23.09.1998, preliminary findings were notifiedand anti-dumping duty @ difference between Rs. 1,91,869/Kg and landed value of imports subject to maximum of Rs.73,944/Kg was recommended. On 18.12.1998, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference betweenRs. 1,91,869/Kg and the landed value/Kg was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by Department ofRevenue vide notification dated 29.01.1999. The anti-dumping duty has expired on 24.11.2003.

9. ORTHO CHLORO BENZALDEHYDE

Ortho Choloro Benzaldehyde is a fine chemicals used as intermediate in the production of CIMC Chloride which is a rawmaterial for Cloxacillin drugs. Ortho Chloro Benzaldehyde is also used in electro plating, dyes industry and pharmaceuticalsindustry.

On an application filed by Benzo Petro Industrial Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 19.02.1998 into the

alleged dumping of Ortho Chloro Benzaldehyde originating in or exported from China PR. On 14.10.1998, preliminaryfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between Rs. 200.21/Kg and landed value of imports per Kg. wasrecommended. On 18.12.98, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between Rs. 200.21/Kg andlanded value of imports per Kg. was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by Department of Revenuevide notification dated 22.01.1999. The anti-dumping duty has expired on 24.11.2003.

10. METRONIDAZOLE

Metronidazole is a Nitro-Imidazole. It has a broad spectrum of Protozoal and anti-microbial activity. Metronidazole showsanti-bacterial action against all anaerobic cocci, anaerobic grame-ve bacilli including bacteriodes species. Metronidazoleis generally used in cases of amoebiasis, trichomonas, to prevent postoperative infection after bowel surgery, giardiasis,acute ulcerative gingivitis, and anaerobic micro formation. It is converted into active form by reduction of its Nitro group.This gets bound to DNA and prevents nucleic and formation.

On an application filed by M/s. Aarti Drugs Ltd. & Others, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 29.7.1999 into thealleged dumping of Metronidazole originating in or exported from China PR. On 21.2.2000, preliminary findings werenotified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between Rs. 519/- per KG and landed value of imports/per KG was recommended.Provisional anti-dumping duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 17.04.2000. On 14.07.2000,final findings were notified and duty @ difference between US $ 12.27 per Kg. and the landed value of imports/per Kg wasrecommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 31.08.2000.

Sunset review investigation has been initiated in this case vide notification dated 8.4.2005.

11. VITAMIN C (RUSSIA & EU)

The product involved in vitamin C also known as Ascorbic Acid. It is used by Pharmaceutical industry for production ofvarious medicines.

On an application filed by M/s. Ambalal Sarabhai Private Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated into the allegeddumping of Vitamin-C originating in or exported from Russia and EU on 10.8.99. On 17.1.2000, preliminary findings werenotified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 85.35 to Rs. 150.49 per KG was recommended. On 8.8.2000, finalfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US$ 11.29 to 12.67 per Kg. and landed value of importsper Kg. was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated15.9.2000. Anti-dumping duty has expired on 16.3.2005 after completion of five years.

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12. PTHALIC ANHYDRIDE (PAN)

Pthalic Anhydride is primarily used in the manufacturing of plasticisers, resins, paints, dyes and dye intermediates.

On an application filed by M/s. Thirumalai Ltd and M/s. Herdillia Chemicals Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiatedon 16.11.99 into the alleged dumping of PAN originating in or exported from Indonesia. On 21.2.2000, preliminary findings

were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 786/- PMT was recommended. On 13.11.2000, final findings were notified andanti-dumping duty @ US$ 44.27 PMT was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by Department ofRevenue vide notification dated 20.12.2000. Anti-dumping duty has expired on 23.5.2005 after completion of five years.

13. BISPHENOL – A (EU AND TAIWAN)

Bisphenol - A finds uses in Phenolic resins, Epoxy resins, Polycarbonate resins and Unsaturated Polyester resins.

On an application filed by M/s. Kesar Petroproducts Limited, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 6.1.2000 into thealleged dumping of Bisphenol-A originating in or exported from EU, Taiwan. On 27.4.2000 preliminary findings werenotified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 4.03/- to Rs. 5.30 per kg. was recommended. On 6.12.2000, final findings werenotified and withdrawal of duty was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty was withdrawn by The Department ofRevenue vide notification dated 3.1.2001.

14. HYDROXYL AMINE SULPHATE (HAS)

Hydroxyl Amine Sulphate (HAS) is a basic Inorganic Chemical widely used in production of Sulpha Methaxozole. CloazacilineSodium and Rantidine. These products are widely used in production of anti-bacterial, anti-biotic and anti-nuclear drugs.It is also used for production of dyes and rubber chemicals.

On an application filed by M/s. Deepak Nitrite Limited, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 2.3.2000 into thealleged dumping of HAS originating in or exported from USA, Japan, Germany, UK and Netherlands. On 4.8.2000,preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US$ 1709.34 to US$ 1751.34 PMT was recommended. On01.03.2001, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US$ 1733.56 to US$ 1794.13 PMTand the landed value of imports PMT was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by Department ofRevenue vide notification dated 28.3.2001.

Mid-term review has been initiated on 14.9.2004. On 4.3.2005, review findings were notified and withdrawal of duty wasrecommended. The Department of Revenue issued withdrawal notification on 12.4.2005.

15. TRIMETHOPRIM (TMP) (CHINA PR)

Trimethoprim (TMP) is an organic chemical. It is a bulk anti-bacterial pharmaceutical ingredient directly used in formulations.Formulation of TMP is used in the combination of Sulphamethoxazole. TMP goes alongwith the combination ofSulphamethoxazole. TMP goes alongwith the combination of Sulphamethoxazole in 1:5 ratio by weight. There is no viablesubstitute for Trimethoprim. The production of TMP involves four stages, which are, addition, condensation, cyclisationand purification.

On an application filed by M/s. Alpha Drugs Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 28.04.2000 into the allegeddumping of TMP originating in or exported from China P.R. On 31st August, 2000, preliminary findings were notified andanti-dumping duty @ US$ 3.26/Kg was recommended. On 9.3.2001, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty ofthe difference between US $ 20/Kg and landed value of imports per Kg was recommended. However, Department ofRevenue did not impose the anti-dumping duty on this product.

16. THEOPHYLLINE & CAFFEINE (EU)

Theophylline & Caffeine are organic chemicals. Theophylline is used for pharmaceutical formulations and Caffeine is alsoused for beverage and soft drinks.

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Anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 11.7.2000 on the basis of an application filed by M/s. Kores (India) Ltd. &others into the alleged dumping of Theophylline & Caffeine originating in or exported from EU. On 2.1.2001, preliminaryfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 10686 to US$ 11486/PMT and landed price ofimports/MT was recommended. On 26.6.2001 final findings were notified anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $10686 to US$ 11486/PMT and landed price of imports/MT was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposedby Department of Revenue vide notification dated 30.7.2001.

17. ANALGIN

Analgin is a white crystalline powder with scarcely perceptible yellowish tinge. It is anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic drugused in analgesic and anti-pyretic purpose.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 27.12.2000 on the basis of an application filed by M/s. Vani IntermediatesLtd. into the alleged dumping of Analgin originating in or exported from China PR and Taiwan. On 07.03.2001, preliminaryfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 9.778 to US $ 9.875 and landed price of imports/ kg was recommended. Provisional anti-dumping duty was imposed on 09.04.2001. On 12.9.2001 the final findings werenotified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 2.592 to 2.860/KG was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposedby Department of Revenue vide notification dated 8.10.2001. Vide amendment notification dated 23.03.2005, withdrawalof anti-dumping duty against Chinese Taipei was recommended.

18. PARACETAMOL

Paracetamol is an odorless white crystalline powder. Its chemical formula is C8H9NO2.Paracetamol is a bulk pharmaceuticalactive ingredient, displaying analgesic and antipyretic properties. It is used in a number of Rx and OTC drug formulationsin the form of powders, granules, injectibles and tablets.

On the basis of an application filed by M/s Triton Laboratories Ltd. Hyderabad, M/s Vamsi Labs Ltd., Solapur, M/s SrinivasAgro Industries& Drugs Ltd. Vijaywada and M/s Sri Krishna Pharmaceutical Ltd. Hyderabad, the Designated Authorityhad initiated anti-dumping investigation on 30.1.2001 into the alleged dumping of Paracetamol originating in or exportedfrom China PR and Taiwan.

In the preliminary findings notified on 16.4.2001 the Designated Authority has recommended anti-dumping duty, which will

be the difference between US$ 3.26/ Kg and the landed value of imports. Final Findings in this case were notified on22.1.2002 recommending anti-dumping duty equal to the difference between US$ 3.33 per kg and the landed value ofimports. Department of Revenue notification imposing definitive duty was issued on 27.3.2002. Vide amendment notificationdated 17.5.2005, the Designated Authority recommended withdrawal of anti-dumping duty on Chinese Taipei.

19. VITAMIN AD3

It is a light brown coloured fine granular powder. The individual particles contain Vitamin A Acetate and Vitamin D3microencapsulated in gelatin and sucrose. EMQ is added as an anti-oxidant

On an application filed by M/s. Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 19.03.2001 intothe alleged dumping of Vitamin AD

3originating in or exported from European Union and Singapore. On 06.06.2001,

preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 41.13per/kg and the landed value ofimports was recommended against European Union and Singapore. Final Findings were notified on 18.3.2002 recommendinganti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 41.13 per/kg and the landed value of imports. Imposition notification fromDepartment of Revenue was issued on 21.5.2002.

Mid-term review was initiated vide notification dated 5.1.2005. Mid-term review findings were issued on 21.4.2005recommending withdrawal of anti-dumping duty on EU as well as Singapore. The review findings were given effect videcustoms notification dated 2.6.2005.

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20. TRIMETHOPRIM (TMP) - CHINA PR

Trimethoprim is an organic chemical. It is a bulk anti-bacterial drug, directly used in formulations. Formulation of Trimethoprimis used in the combination of Sulphamethoxazole. Trimethoprim is produced from 3,4,5 Trimethoxy Benzaldehyde. It isclassified under Customs sub-heading No.293359.02 of Chapter 29 of Customs Tariff Act.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on the basis of an application of M/s. Alpha Drugs India Ltd. and M/s.Inventaa Chemicals Ltd. on 23.7.2001 into the alleged dumping of TMP originating in or exported from China PR. On7.9.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 4.42/Kg was recommended. Provisional anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 9.1.2002. Final findings were notified on12.7.2002 recommending duty @ difference between US $ 19.71 /kg and landed value of imports. Definitive duty wasimposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 3.9.2002.

21. VITAMIN AB2D

3K

The Vitamin AB2D3K is an essential component of Poultry feed as it is used to provide required Vitamin Level in Poultry feedfor better nutrition. It is added to the poultry feed at the poultry feed mills, hatcheries and farms that make there own feed.Vitamin AB2D3K single strength and triple strength are used interchangeably by the Poultry feed mills and other users

Vitamin AB2D3K is a loose, brownish-yellow coloured powder, containing Vitamin A, B2, D3, and K. Groundnut meal is the carrier.

Vitamin AB2D3K falls under Chapter 23 of the Custom Tariff Act. However, the product has not been categorised preciselyunder single dedicated custom sub-heading but it has been covered under the category of other preparations of a kindused in animal feeding. The anti-dumping investigation was initiated against imports of Vitamin AB2D3K (in single strengthand triple strength forms).

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. Nicholas Piramal India Ltd., the Designated Authority initiated anti-dumpinginvestigation on 2nd July 2001 against imports of Vitamin AB2D3K originated in or exported from European Union, USA,Thailand and Singapore. As per the Preliminary findings notified on 25th September 2001, the Anti-dumping duties wererecommended with respect to Vitamin AB2D3K (Single strength) as the difference between the landed value and US$11.56 and with respect to Vitamin AB2D3K (Triple strength) as the difference between the landed value and US$ 27.74.The investigation was dropped against imports from USA in the absence of the requisite data. The Department of

Revenue, Department of Revenue imposed the preliminary duties vide its notification dated 21st December 2001.

The final findings were notified on 1st July 2002 and the duties were recommended with respect to Vitamin AB2D3K(Single strength) as the difference between the landed value and US$ 11.56 and with respect to Vitamin AB2D3K (Triplestrength) as the difference between the landed value and US$ 27.74. The Department of Revenue accepted the finalfindings and notified the same vide notification dated 9th September 2002.

Mid-term review was initiated on 14.9.2004. The final findings were notified on 4.3.2005 recommending withdrawal of dutyon this product. Customs notification withdrawing the duty was issued on 13.4.2005.

22. DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Diclofenac Sodium is used as anti inflammatory and analgesic drug. All types of Diclofenac Sodium are classified inchapter heading 2942.

The investigation was initiated on the basis of an application filed by Kairav Chemicals, Aarti Drugs Ltd. and AmoliOrganics on 1.9.2001 into the alleged dumping of Diclofenac Sodium originating in or exported from China PR. On31.10.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 3.44/Kg was recommended. Provisionalwas imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 7.2.2002. The final findings were notified on 21.06.2002and anti dumping duty @ US$ 3.06 per KG was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Departmentof Revenue vide notification dated 8.8.2002.

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23. VITAMIN AD3(CHINA PR)

It is a light brown coloured fine granular powder. The individual particles contain Vitamin A Acetate and Vitamin D3microencapsulated in gelatin and sucrose. EMQ is added as an anti-oxidant

On an application filed by M/s. Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 17.10.2001 into the

alleged dumping of Vitamin AD3 originating in or exported from China P.R. On 02.01.2002, preliminary findings werenotified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 40.02 per/kg and the landed value of imports was recommendedagainst China P.R. Provisional anti-dumping duty was imposed on 7.2.2002. The final findings were notified on 16.10.2002recommending duty @ difference between US $ 40.03 /kg and landed value of imports. Definitive anti-dumping duty wasimposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 26.12.2002.

24. ISO BUTYL BENZENE (IBB) – CHINA PR

IBB is an organic, aromatic, neutral, colourless liquid having a specific gravity of around 0.0852. It is manufactured fromToluene, Propylene, Methanol, Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Metal etc. It is used n the manufacture of Ibuprofen, ananalgesic, anti-inflammatory drug. Iso butyl benzene is classified under Customs sub-heading No. 2902.9005 of Chapter29 of the Customs tariff Act, 1975.

On an application filed by M/s. Herdillia Chemicals Ltd. Mumbai and M/s. Vinati Organics Ltd., Mumbai, anti-dumpinginvestigation was initiated on 01.01.2001 into the alleged dumping of IBB originating in or exported from China PR. On28.9.2001, the application was withdrawn by the domestic industry and the investigation was terminated.

25. VITAMIN-A PALMITATE

The product i.e. Vitamin A Palmitate is an orange yellow to yellowish red oily liquid, which may crystallize below 20 C. Itcontains a mixture of Vitamin A Palmitate and Vitamin A Acetate, having a content of not less than 90% Vitamin APalmitate and not more than 10% Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin A Acetate is present on account of the chemical processof manufacture. It contains BHA and BHT as anti oxidants.

Vitamin A Palmitate is used in pharmaceutical preparations.

On an application filed by M/s. Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. Vitamin & Fine Chemicals Division, Mumbai, anti-dumpinginvestigation was initiated on 24.01.2002 into the alleged dumping of Vitamin-A Palmitate originating in or exported fromEU, Georgia and Singapore. Preliminary findings were notified on 30.4.02 recommending duty @ difference between US$113.84/kg & landed value of imports. Provisional duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dtd 13.8.02

Final findings were notified on 23.1.2003 recommending duty @ difference between US $ 113.95 /kg and landed value ofimports. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 7.3.2003.

Mid-term review was initiated on 30.8.2004. The Authority notified its findings on 4.1.2005 recommending withdrawal ofanti-dumping duty and the duty was withdrawn by the Central Government vide notification dated 7.3.2005.

26. VITAMIN-E

The product is Vitamin-E, which is produced in the Acetate form and then is known as Vitamin-E Acetate. It can either beused as it is or further processed to obtain the different types, which includes, pure or IP grade (96% and above) andanimal/feed grade (dry powder 50%). They are classified in chapter 29 with Customs subheading 293628 (Acetate grade)and 230990 as preparations of a kind used in animal feeding (feed grade).

On an application filed by M/s Merck Limited, Mumbai the anti dumping investigation was initiated on 27th August 2002into the alleged dumping of Vitamin-E originating in or exported from China PR. The preliminary findings were notified on2.12.2002 by recommending anti-dumping duty equivalent to the difference between US $ 11.32 to US $ 22.64 / kg. andlanded value of imports. The provisional duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 17.3.2003.

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Final findings were notified on 22.8.2003 recommending duty @ difference between US $ 11.32 /kg to US $ 22.64 /kg. andlanded value of imports. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 6.10.2003.

27. VITAMIN C (USA & CANADA)

The product involved “Vitamin C” is also known as Ascorbic Acid. It is used by Pharmaceutical industry for production of

various medicines.

Anti-dumping investigation was initiated into the alleged dumping of Vitamin-C originating in or exported from USA andCANADA vide notification dated 14.8.2002. Preliminary Findings were notified vide notification dated 1.11.2002 and ananti-dumping duty as difference between US$ 10.11 per kg and the landed value of imports per kg. was recommended onall exports originating and exported from subject countries. The provisional duty was imposed by Department of Revenuevide notification dated 27.12.2002.

The final findings were notified on 10.7.2003 recommending anti-dumping duty as difference between US$ 10.11 per kgand the landed value of imports per kg. Department of Revenue has imposed duty vide Notification dated 8.8.2003.

Mid-term review was initiated on 31.1.2005. Midterm review findings were issued vide notification dated 25.7.2005. Anti-dumping duty was withdrawn vide Customs notification dated 18.10.2005.

28. CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE (CHINA PR) (CLOSED CASE)

On the basis of an application filed jointly by M/s Tata Pharma Ltd. and M/s. IPCA Ltd., the Designated Authority initiatedanti-dumping investigation on alleged dumping of Chloroquine Phosphate originating in or exported from People’s Republicof China on 19thFebruary, 1998.

Chloroquine Phosphate is a pharmaceutical product and is used in anti-malarial formulations. Chloroquine Phosphate isclassified under custom sub-heading no. 2939.21 of the Customs Tariff Act. The classification is, however, indicative onlyand is in no way binding on the scope of the present investigation.

In this investigation the applicants had failed to furnish the information requisitioned by the Designated Authority. In viewof the non-cooperation of the applicants, the specific issues in the present investigation like dumping, injury and causal

link could not be examined conclusively by the Designated Authority. Designated Authority has closed the investigationon 20.11.1998.

29. CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE (CHINA PR)

Based on an application jointly filed by M/s. Ipca Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai and M/s. Manglam Drugs and Organics Ltd.,Mumabi, an anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 16.7.2003 into the alleged dumping of Chloroquine Phosphateoriginating in or exported from China PR. On 06.11.2003, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @difference between US $ 15.831 to US $ 16.38 per/kg and the landed value of imports was recommended. Provisionalanti-dumping duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 15.12.2003. The final findings werenotified on 15.7.2004 recommending anti-dumping duty as difference between US $ 15.04 and landed value of imports perkg. Definitive duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 30.8.2004.

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TEXTILES / FIBRES / YARNS

1. ACRYLIC FIBRES (USA, THAILAND, KOREA)

Acrylic Fibre is a long chain of synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of Acrylonitrile units. Acrylic Fibreis an economical substitute of wool. Acrylic Fibre is produced either through wet technology or dry technology. Acrylic

Fibre has application in day to day life i.e. apparel, household products and some industrial uses.

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. Indian Acrylic Ltd., New Delhi and M/s. Pasupati Acrylon Ltd., New Delhi, theDesignated Authority had initiated anti dumping investigation on 13-9-1996 into the alleged dumping of Acrylic Fibreoriginating in or imported from USA, Thailand and Republic of Korea. In the preliminary findings notified on 31-3-1997, theDesignated Authority recommended anti dumping duty in the range of Rs. 6.3 to 42.93 per kg. Final findings were notifiedon 14-10-1997 and the Designated Authority confirmed the preliminary findings and maintained the anti dumping duty inthe range of Rs. 6.3 to 42.93 per kg. The duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 24-10-1997.

Mid-term review was held on 19-4-2000 and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 9.14 to 33.18 per kg. was recommended.

Sunset review was initiated on 6.8.2001. Sunset review findings were notified on 6.8.2002. Anti dumping duty wasrecommended in the range of US$ 0.16 to 0.366 per kg. Notification by the Department of Revenue implementing the

sunset review findings was issued on 9th October, 2002.

2. ACRYLIC FIBRE (ITALY, SPAIN, PORTUGAL AND JAPAN)

Acrylic Fibre is an economical substitute of wool. Acrylic Fibre is produced either through wet technology or dry technology.Acrylic Fibre has application in day to day life i.e. apparel, household products and some industrial uses.

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. Indian Acrylic Limited, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 07.01.1998into the alleged dumping of Acrylic Fibre originating in or exported from Italy, Spain, Portugal and Japan. On 20.10.1998,preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 2.87 and Rs. 82.97 /kg was recommended.On 24.12.1998, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 2.69 and Rs. 82.00 /kg wasrecommended. The duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 22.1.99.

Based on the request by the domestic industry, the Designated Authority initiated sunset review vide notification dated3.9.2003. The sunset review findings were notified on 10.11.2004 and were imposed vide Customs Notification dated21.12.2004. Duty has been withdrawn on Italy, Spain and Portugal and continued against Japan.

3. ACRYLIC FIBRE (MEXICO)

Acrylic Fibre is an economical substitute of wool. Acrylic Fibre is produced either through wet technology or dry technology.Acrylic Fibre has application in day-to-day life i.e. apparel, household products and some industrial uses.

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. Indian Acrylic limited, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 30.7.1998into the alleged dumping of Acrylic Fibre originating in or exported from Mexico. On 7.04.1999, preliminary findings werenotified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between Rs. 83.70 and landed value of imports/kg in case such difference is

more than Rs. 2.20/kg was recommended. On 25.6.1999, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ differencebetween Rs. 83.70 and landed price of imports/kg in case such difference is more than Rs. 2.20/kg was recommended.Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide Notification dated 16.07.1999.The anti-dumping duty has expired with effect from 14.5.2004.

4. POLYESTER STAPLE FIBRE (INDONESIA, KOREA RP, THAILAND AND TAIWAN)

The Polyester Staple Fibre under consideration is a synthetic polymer produced by polymerisation process and is usedfor manufacturing Spun Yarns which could either be 100% polyester yarns or in blends with cotton, viscose and othertypes of fibres.

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On the basis of an application filed by M/s. Indo Rama Limited, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 25.1.1999 into thealleged dumping of PSF originating in or exported from Indonesia, Korea RP, Thailand and Taiwan. On 27.9.1999 preliminaryfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 1,206/-PMT to Rs. 2,167/- PMT was recommended. On21.1.2000, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 46,215/- PMT to Rs. 46,607/- PMT and landedprice of imports/MT was recommended. The duty was not imposed by the Department of Revenue.

5. ACRYLIC FIBRE (TURKEY, HUNGARY AND EU)


On the basis of an application filed by the Forum of Acrylic Manufacturers Association, anti-dumping investigation wasinitiated on 26.03.1999 into the alleged dumping of Acrylic Fibre originating in or exported from Turkey, Hungary and EU. On13.10.99, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 71/Kg was recommended only against Turkey. On24.3.2000, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ between Rs.9.60 to Rs. 16.41/Kg was recommended. Definitiveanti-dumping duty has been imposed by the Department of Revenue vide Notification dated 15.5.2000.


6. ACRYLIC FIBRE (TAIWAN)


On the basis of an application filed by the Forum of Acrylic Manufacturers Association, anti-dumping investigation wasinitiated on 28.07.1999 into the alleged dumping of Acrylic Fibre originating in or exported from Taiwan. On 10.11.99,preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 3.37 to Rs. 10.25/Kg was recommended. On 11.07.2000,final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ between US$ 0.140 to US$ 0.240/Kg were recommended. Definitiveanti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide Notification dated 18.7.2000.

The anti-dumping duty has expired w.e.f. 12.1.2005.

7. PARTIALLY ORIENTED YARN (POY) (INDONESIA, TAIWAN, THAILAND & MALAYSIA)

Partially Oriented Yard is generally known as POY in the commercial Parlance. POY is a yarn of polyester and is madein wide range from 50 Denier to 530 Denier to meet the requirement of different segments. POY is an intermediate, whichis subject to further processes to make it suitable for weaving or knitting into fabrics.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on the basis of an application filed by Association of Synthetic Fibber industry on10.11.2000 into the alleged dumping of POY originating in or exported from Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia. On30.3.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 0.181 to US $ 0.801/KG was recommended. Theduty was imposed on 12.04.2001. Final Findings in the case were notified on 4.1.2002 recommending anti-dumping duty @US$ 0.037 to US$ 0.593 per kg. Definitive duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 8.2.2002.

Sunset review has been initiated in this case vide notification dated 20.12.2005.

8. ACRYLIC YARN (NEPAL)

Acrylic Yarn is made of acrylic fibre and spun in mainly 3-4 counts. It can be made either from 100% acrylic fibre or incombination of 90% acrylic fibre blended with 10% polyster or viscose or 85% acrylic fibre blended with 15% polyster orviscose. Acrylic yarn is used for production of knitwears, hosiery, shawls etc.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on the basis of an application filed by M/s. Vardhman Spinning & GeneralMills Ltd. & others on 03.7.2001 into the alleged dumping of Acrylic Yarn originating in or exported from Nepal. On25.9.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 0.69/kg and US$ 0.84/kg for residual exporters

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was recommended. The duty was imposed on 10.10.2001. The final findings were notified on 02.7.2002. Anti-dumpingduty @ US$ 0.14/kg. and US$ 0.35/kg. were recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty has been imposed by theDepartment of Revenue vide notification dated 24th July, 2002.

9. ACRYLIC FIBRE BELOW 1.5 DENIER (ITALY)

Acrylic Fibre is a long chain of synthetic polymer composed of at least 90% by weight of Acrylonitrile units. Acrylic fibre

can be acrylic staple fibre, acrylic tow or acrylic top. Acrylic Fibre finds application in apparel, house hold and industrialareas. All types of acrylic fibres are classified in Chapter 55 of Customs Tariff Act.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on the basis of an application filed by Indian Acrylic Ltd., M/s. ConsolidatedFibres and Chemicals Ltd. & Others on 28.8.2001 into the alleged dumping of Acrylic Fibre originating in or exported fromItaly. On 6.12.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 0.32/Kg for M/s Montefibres andUS$ 0.41/Kg for residual exporters was recommended. Provisional duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue videnotification dated 10.1.2002. The final findings were notified on 12th August. 2002 and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 0.32/Kgfor M/s Montefibres and US$ 0.41/Kg for residual exporters was recommended. The duty was imposed vide notificationdated 12.9.2002 by the Department of Revenue.

Mid-term review in the case was initiated on 3.9.2004. The mid-term review findings were notified on 19.4.2005recommending withdrawal of anti-dumping duty. The review findings were implemented by the Department of Revenuevide notification dated 19.5.2005.

10. ACRYLIC FIBRE (GERMANY, UK, BRAZIL & BULGARIA)

Acrylic Fibre is a long chain of synthetic polymer composed of at least 90% by weight of Acrylonitrile units. Acrylic fibrecan be acrylic staple fibre, acrylic tow or acrylic top. Acrylic Fibre finds application in apparel, household and industrialareas. All types of acrylic fibres are classified in Chapter 55 of Customs Tariff Act.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on the basis of an application filed by Indian Acrylic Ltd., Consolidated Fibresand Chemicals Ltd. & Others on 28.8.01 into the alleged dumping of Acrylic Fibre originating in or exported from Germany,UK, Brazil & Bulgaria. On 7.12.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 0.143/Kg to US$1.275/Kg was recommended. Provisional duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue on 31.12.2001. The finalfindings were notified on 27.8.2002. Anti dumping duty was recommended in the range of US$ 0.14/kg. to US$ 1.03/kg.Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 9th October, 2002.

Mid-term review in the case was initiated on 3.9.04. The mid-term review findings were notified on 7.4.05 recommendingwithdrawal of anti-dumping duty. The review findings were implemented by the Depart. of Revenue vide notification dt 19.5.05.

11. PARTIALLY ORIENTED YARN ( KOREA RP & TURKEY)

Partially Oriented Yarn is generally known as “POY” in the commercial and market parlance. It is made in wide range from50 Denier to 530 Denier to meet the requirement of different segments. POY is different from PFY and PFY is not withinthe scope of the present investigation.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 20.8.2001 on the basis of an application filed by Association of SyntheticFibre Industry into the alleged dumping of POY originating in or exported from Republic of Korea and Turkey. On 23.11.2001,preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of US $ 0.351 to 0.441 per/kg was recommendedagainst Turkey & anti-dumping duty @ US $ 0.358 per/KG was recommended against exporters of Korea RP. Provisionalduty was imposed by the Department of Revenue on 27.12.2001. Final findings were notified on 16.8.2002 recommendingduty @ US $ 0.360 – US $ 0.605 /kg. Definitive anti-dumping duty has been imposed by the Department of Revenue videnotification dated 12.9.2002.

12. POLYESTER STAPLE FIBRE (KOREA RP, MALAYSIA, THAILAND AND TAIWAN)

The product under consideration is a synthetic polymer produced by polymerisation process and is used for manufacturingSpun Yarns which could either be 100% polyester yarns or in blends with cotton, viscose and other types of fibers. Thisis used in manufacture of Apparel/Household textiles, 100% polyester sewing thread and industrial used textile.

On the basis of an application filed by Association of Synthetic Fibre Industry, anti-dumping anti-dumping investigationwas initiated on 25.06.2001 into the alleged dumping of PSF originating in or exported from Korea RP, Malaysia, Thailandand Taiwan. On 16.01.2002, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 0.951 to1.264 per/kg and landed value of imports was recommended. Department of Revenue imposed provisional anti dumping

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duty vide notification dated 10.7.2002. Final findings were notified on 24.12.2002 recommending anti-dumping duty equivalentto difference between US $ 1.093 to US $ 1.196 / kg. and the landed value. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed bythe Department of Revenue vide notification dated 21.3.2003.

Due to CESTAT order, the notification imposing anti-dumping duty has been rescinded by the Department of Revenue videanother notification dated 13.10.2004.

13. MULBERRY RAW SILK (CHINA PR)

On the basis of an application filed by the Central Silk Board, Bangalore on behalf of all cottage/filature/multiend silkreelers and sericulture farmers through their associations, the Designated Authority initiated anti-dumping investigationon alleged dumping of Mulberry Raw Silk (not thrown) originating in or exported from China PR on 17th July, 2002.

The product under investigation in the present case is Mulberry Raw Silk (not thrown), 2A grade and below originating inor exported from China PR. Mulberry Raw Silk (not thrown) is classified under Customs sub-heading No. 50.02 of Chapter50 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and ITC (HS) Code 50020001.

The preliminary findings were notified on 20.12.2002 by recommending an anti-dumping duty equivalent to differencebetween US $ 33.19 / kg. and landed value of imports. The provisional duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide

notification dated 2.1.2003. The public hearing was held on 3.3.2003. The final findings were notified on 3.7.2003recommending an anti-dumping duty equivalent to difference between US $ 27.97/ kg. and landed value of imports.Definitive anti-dumping duty has been imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 10.7.2003.

14. ACRYLIC FIBRE (BELARUS)

Acrylic Fibre is a long chain of synthetic polymer composed of at least 90% by weight of Acrylonitrile units. Acrylic Fibrecan be Acrylic staple fibre, acrylic tow or acrylic top. Acrylic Fibre has application in day-to-day human life use, e.g.apparel, household and industrial areas. It is covered by Customs Classification 5501.3000 and 5503.3000.

On the application made by Forum of Acrylic Fibres Manufacturers, New Delhi through the participating companies, viz.,M/s. Indian Acrylics Ltd., Chandigarh, M/s. Consolidated Fibres and Chemicals Ltd., Kolkata and M/s. Pasupati AcrylonLtd., New Delhi, anti dumping investigation was initiated on 1st July, 2003 into imports of Acrylic Fibre in all deniers from

Belarus. Two other domestic producers, viz., M/s. Indian Petrochemicals and Chemicals Ltd., Baroda; and M/s. VardhmanAcrylics Ltd., Ludhiana supported the application.

Preliminary findings were not issued in this case. Final findings were notified on 7.12.04 recommending anti-dumping duty as the diffbetween US $ 1681.35 and landed value of imports/MT. Definitive duty has been imposed vide Customs notification dated 30.12.04.

15. NARROW WOVEN FARBIC

M/s Sky Industries Limited, Mumbai filed an application before the Designated Authority in accordance with the Customs Tariff(Amendment) Act, 1995 and Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-Dumping Duty on DumpedArticles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995 alleging dumping of Narrow Woven Fabrics originating in or exported fromChina PR, and Chinese Taipei and requested for initiation of anti-dumping investigation and levy of anti-dumping duties.

The initiation notification was issued on 9th June 2004. The product under investigation was Narrow Woven Fabric havingpile weave, made up of man made fibres, used as fastening tape. In market parlance, the subject goods are known byvarious synonyms such as ‘hook and look tape fasteners’, ‘velcro tape’, ‘fastening tape’, ‘fasteners’ etc. Regardless ofthe nomenclature used, the product under consideration is narrow woven fabric having pile weave. The subject goods areclassified under chapter 58 under sub heading No.5806.1000.

Preliminary findings were notified on 10.1.2005 recommending anti-dumping duty as the difference between US $ 7.61 to 8.02and the landed value of imports per kg. Provisional anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue videNotification dated 14.01.2005. Final findings in the case was notified on 7.6.2005 and the amount of duty recommended in thepreliminary findings was confirmed. Customs notification imposing the definitive duty was issued vide notification dt 25.7.05.

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16. SILK FABRICS 20-100 GMS/METER FROM PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

The Central Silk Board, Bangalore along with the Mysore Power Loom Silk Manfacturers Co-operative Society Ltd.,Bangalore, Karnataka, M/s Karnataka Weavers Federation, Bangalore, Karnataka, M/s Bangalore District and BangaloreRural District Power-Loom Weavers Production and Sales Co-operative Federation Ltd., Doddaballapur, Karanataka, M/ s Silk Trade Association (Regd), Varanasi, UP and M/s Pure Silk Weavers Association, Surat, Gujarat have filed an

application alleging dumping of Silk Fabrics of weight 20-100 gms/meter from People’s Republic of China and requestedfor anti-dumping investigations and levy of anti dumping duties. The applicants have claimed that the silk fabric produced by the power looms in India is like article to the subject goodsoriginating in or exported from subject country. Silk Fabric is also produced in India in handlooms, which has, however, notbeen treated as like article to the subject goods being imported from subject country on account of parameters likeproduction process, price and substitutability. Therefore, for the purpose of the investigation, the silk fabric produced bythe applicants in power loom sector only is being treated as ‘Domestic Like Article’ to the subject goods being importedfrom the subject country.

Silk fabric is produced from the basic raw material raw silk. Silk Fabric is classified under Heading 5007 of the Customs TariffAct and generally gets covered under Sub-heading 5007 9000. However, applicants have claimed that the subject goods mayalso get covered under Sub-headings 5007 1000, 5007 20, 5007 2010 and 5007 2090 of the Customs Tariff Act.

The Designated Authority initiated anti-dumping investigations vide notification dated 18 th May 2005. The period ofinvestigation for the purpose of investigation is 1st April 2003 to 30th September 2004 (eighteen months). 17. VISCOSE FILAMENT YARN FROM CHINA PR AND UKRAINE

The Association of Man Made Fibre industry of India (AMFII) through its members M/s NRC Ltd, M/s Kesoram Industriesand M/s Indian Rayon & Industries Ltd, has filed an application before the Designated Authority alleging dumping ofViscose Filament yarn originating in or exported from China PR and Ukraine and has requested for initiation of anti-dumping investigations and levy of anti-dumping duties.

The Designated Authority initiated anti-dumping investigations vide notification dated 7th April, 2005.

The product under consideration is Viscose Rayon Filament Yarn upto 150 deniers (and +- 4% permissible variationthereof), other than sewing thread, including mono filament of less than 67 decitex also known as viscose filament yarn,VFY, Rayon Filament Yarn, Art Silk Yarn, Cellulose Yarn or Rayon Yarn and includes all yarns made of 100% viscoseyarns such as dyed yarn, flat yarn, microfilament microyarn, twisted yarn, doubled/ multiple ply yarn etc of VFY.

Viscose rayon filament yarn is a regenerated cellulosic yarn which is produced from natural renewable resources i.e woodpulp. Different types of VFY are produced from the same production technology, manufacturing process, raw materials,plant & equipment and perform the same general purpose. Even though the product has been grouped into types accordingto technology (CSY/PSY), denier, luster, color, twisting, doubling, these different types contain the same basic characteristicof VFY as there is a great amount of substitutability between different types of VFY. The subject goods are classifiedwithin Customs subhead 54033100. 54033200, 54033300, 54034110, 54034120, 54034130, 54034140, 54034150, 54034160,54034170, 54034180, and 54034190.

The Period of Investigation is 1st January 2004 to 31s December 2004.

The product includes all variants of VFY unless specifically excluded, such as twisted/untwisted/flat, bright/dull (or variantsthereof), coloured/dyed (or variants thereof), multiple/folded/cabled (or variants thereof), whether or not sized yarn ofviscose, but excludes high tenacity yarn of viscose classifiable under customs sub-heading 5403.10 (having tenacitybeyond 2.2 gpd), textured yarn of viscose classifiable under 5403.20, viscose rayon tow classifiable under customs sub-heading 5502, all artificial yarns not having viscose filaments or having a combination of viscose filaments and otherfilaments.

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18. ALL FULLY DRAWN OR FULLY ORIENTED YARN / SPIN DRAW YARN / FLAT YARN OF POLYESTER

(INDONESIA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, MALAYSIA AND CHINESE TAIPEI)

M/s Central India Polyesters Ltd. Nagpur, Maharashtra, M/s Century Enka Ltd. Raigad, Maharashtra, M/s Garden SilkMills Ltd., Surat, Gujarat, M/s Nova Petrochemicals Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat, M/s Recron Synthetics Ltd., Allahabad,Uttar Pradesh and M/s Welspun Syntex Ltd., Thane, Maharashtra filed an application alleging dumping of Fully Drawn or

Fully Oriented Yarn / Spin Draw Yarn / Flat Yarn of Polyester from Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia and ChineseTaipei and requested for anti dumping investigations and levy of anti dumping duties.

The Designated Authority initiated anti-dumping investigations vide notification dated 27th June, 2005. The productinvolved is All Fully Drawn or Fully Oriented Yarn / Spin Draw Yarn / Flat Yarn of Polyester (non-textured and non-POY)and other yarns conforming to the tariff description of customs heading 5402.43. The countries involved in the investigationare Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia and Chinese-Taipei. The period of investigation is 1st January 2004 to 31stDecember 2004.

The product in commercial market parlance is generally known as ‘Fully Drawn Yarn’. The subject goods are used formanufacture of apparel / household textiles, and other industrial textiles. Technical specifications of the subject goods aredefined in terms of their deniers, tenacities, lustres, colours (like semi dull, bright, super bright, full dull, Dope dyed), crosssection and shrinkage.

19. NYLON FILAMENT YARN (CHINA PR, CHINESE TAIPEI, MALAYSIA, INDONESIA, THAILAND AND KOREA RP) M/s. Modipon Limited, Modinagar, JCT Limited, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, Shree Synthetics Limited, Ujjain and Gujarat StateFertilizers Company Limited, Vadodara jointly filed an application before the Designated Authority alleging dumping ofNylon Filament yarn originating in or exported from China PR, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and KoreaRP and requested for initiation of anti-dumping investigations and levy of anti-dumping duties.

The product includes all kinds of synthetic filament yarns of Nylon or Polyamides, other than sewing thread, such as flatyarn - twisted and/or untwisted, fully drawn yarn (FDY), spin drawn yarn (SDY), fully oriented yarn (FOY), high orientedyarn (HOY), partially oriented yarn (POY), textured yarn – twisted and/or untwisted, and dyed yarn, single, double,multiple, folded or cabled, classifiable within Chapter 54 under customs subheading no. 5402, but excludes high tenacityyarn of nylon or other polyamides. Nylon filament yarn has vast applications in textiles applications, which includes saree,dupatta, women’s dress material/fashion wear, fancy causal knit wear, stockings and stocks, intimate wear and foundationwear, lingerie and night wear, briefs, panties, slips, kids wear, sports wear and active wear, swim wear and beach wear,

outer wear, wind wear, fashion accessories, elastic tapes, show/footwear linings, laces/fancy tapes, tie/scarves, featheryarn, ribbons/satin ribbons, etc.

The DGAD initiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Nylon Filament Yarn originating in or exportedfrom China PR, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Korea RP. The Period of Investigation is 1st January2004 to 31s December 2004 (12 months).

20. PARTIALLY ORIENTED YARN (POY) FROM CHINA PR

The Association of Synthetic Fibres Industries, New Delhi filed an application before the Designated Authority allegingdumping of Partially Oriented Yarn originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China and requested forinitiation of Anti Dumping investigations for levy of anti dumping duties on the subject goods.

The product under consideration is Partially Oriented Yarn generally known as POY. It falls under the custom tariff heading

5402.42 under the Indian Custom Tariff Classification. It is yarn of polyester and is an intermediate, which is subject tofurther processing, for example, texturing or draw twisting, to make it suitable for weaving or knitting into fabrics.

The Designated Authority, has initiated anti-dumping investigations into the existence, degree and effect of alleged dumpingof the subject goods originating in or exported from the subject country vide notification dated 13.12.2005. The Period ofInvestigation for the purpose of the present investigation is 1st April 2004 to 30th June 2005.

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Steel & Other Metals

1. GRAPHITE ELECTRODES (USA, CHINA PR, SPAIN, ITALY, GERMANY, BELGIUM, AUSTRIA AND FRANCE)

Graphite Electrodes act as conductors of electricity in furnace and generate sufficient heat to melt scrap metal or othermaterial used to produce steel or other materials. Heat is generated by graphite electrodes as electricity at very high

amperes passes through it and creates an electric arc between the electrodes and the raw-material. The electrodes aregenerally consumed in the course of the production.

On the application filed by M/s. Indian Graphite Manufacturers Association, the Designated Authority had initiated anti-dumping investigation on 30.9.1996 into the imports of Graphite Electrodes from USA, China PR, Spain, Italy, Germany,Belgium, Austria and France.

In the preliminary findings notified on 9.6.1997, the Designated Authority recommended anti-dumping duty in the range ofRs.9021-29695. Final findings were notified on 27.3.1998 and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 5517-30997 wasrecommended. The duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 5.5.1998.

Sunset review was initiated in the case vide notification dated 9.4.2003. In the sunset review findings, removal of anti-dumping duty was recommended for all countries except China PR. Continuation of anti-dumping duty in the range of US$

234.54 to US$ 508.506 per MT was recommended for China PR. Customs notification on imposition of duties after sunsetreview was issued on 7.7.2003.

2. MAGNESIUM (CHINA PR)

Magnesium is a silvery white metal having density equal to approximately 63% that of Aluminum.

On an application filed by M/s. Southern Magnesium & Chemical Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 31.7.97into the alleged dumping of Magnesium originating in or exported from China P.R. On 6.2.98, preliminary findings werenotified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 27,509/- PMT was recommended. On 24.07.98, final findings were notified and dutyas the difference between Rs. 1,57,005/- PMT and landed value of imports/PMT subject to maximum of Rs. 57,852/ PMTwas recommended. The duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 22.10.98.

M/s. Southern Magnesium & Chemicals Ltd., Hyderabad, the sole producer of magnesium in the country, filed a requestwith the Directorate to withdraw the anti-dumping duty on import of Magnesium from China PR. The request was consideredin the Directorate and it was decided to withdraw the anti-dumping duty since the only producer was requesting forwithdrawal of duty and as such there was no question of injury and causal link. Recommendation to this effect was issuedvide notification dated 26.3.2003 and the same was given effect to by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated1.5.2003.

3. HOT ROLLED COILS (RUSSIA, KAZAKHSTAN & UKRAINE)

Hot Rolled Coils are Coils/Sheets/Plates/Strips of a width 600MM or more having thickness between 1.5 mm & 20 mm(both inclusive) not clad plated or coated (also referred to HRC/S/P/S)

On an application filed by M/s. SAIL & Essar Steel, Copet. Lloyds Industries, TISCO, anti-dumping investigation wasinitiated on 6.10.1997 into the alleged dumping of H.R. Coils originating in or exported from Russia, Kazakhstan &Ukraine. On 17.6.1998, preliminary findings were notified and no anti-dumping duty was recommended. On 18.11.1998,final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 14,300/- to Rs. 22,000/- PMT was recommended. The duty wasimposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 27.11.1998. The duties expired on 27.11.2003.

4. HARD FERRITE RING MAGNETS (CHINA PR)

Hard Ferrite Ring Magnets is manufactured in the form of rings. The ring magnets are used in the manufacture of loudspeakers, public address system, magnetic assembly etc.

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On an application filed by M/s. Indian Hard Ferrite Manufacturers Association, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on24.7.1998 into the alleged dumping of HFRM originating in or exported from China P.R. On 1.4.1999, preliminary findingswere notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 21/- per Kg was recommended. On 12.07.1999, final findings were notified andanti-dumping duty @ Rs. 36/- per Kg and landed price of import per Kg. was recommended. The duty was imposed byDepartment of Revenue vide notification dated 6.8.1999.

Mid-term review was held and the findings were notified on 23.10.2001. In the mid-term review finding, anti-dumping duty@ difference between US $ 1123.8 per MT and the landed value of imports was recommended.


5. SEAMLESS TUBES, PIPES AND STEEL (ROMANIA, AUSTRIA, RUSSIA, UKRAINE AND CZECH REPUBLIC)

Seamless tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of iron, alloy or non-alloy steel (other than cast iron), other than cold drawn orcold rolled.These are:

(a) Seamless tubes, of iron or steel, not cold rolled, hot finished, of an external diameter not exceeding 273 mm or10" NB also known as boiler pipes used in hydrocarbon industry, processing and general engineering industry;

(b) Casing and tubing of a kind used in drilling of oil or gas of an external diameter not exceeding 244.5 mm or 9.5/8".

On an application filed by Association of Seamless Tubes Manufacturers, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on20.5.1999 into the alleged dumping of Seamless Tubes etc. originating in or exported from Romania, Austria, Russia,Ukraine and Czech Republic. On 10.11.1999, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 1,136/- toRs. 13,698/- PMT was recommended. Provisional Duty was imposed by the Govt. vide Customs Notification dated29.12.1999. On 19.05.2000, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between Rs. 36,859/- to Rs.39,141/- and the landed price of imports/PMT was recommended. The duty was imposed by Department of Revenue videnotification dated 21.6.2000.


6. SEAMLESS GRADE ALLOYS ETC. (RUSSIA, CHINA PR AND UKRAINE)

The product involved in the anti-dumping investigation was certain seamless grade alloy and non-alloy steel billets, barsand rounds from Russia, China PR, Ukraine.

The investigation was initiated based on an application filed by Ispat Profile India Ltd. on 9.12.1999 into the allegeddumping of Seamless Grade Alloys etc. originating in or exported from Russia & China PR. On 1.12.2000, preliminaryfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 16.03 to US$ 179.14 / MT was recommended. Provisional duty wasimposed by the Govt. vide Customs notification dated 26.12.2000. On 1.6.2001, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 14.9 to US$ 133/MT was recommended. The duty was imposed vide notification dated 25.6.2001.

Sunset review was initiated vide notification dated 24.5.2004. In the sunset review findings, the DGAD recommendedwithdrawal of duty.

7. FERRO SILICON (RUSSIA, CHINA PR & IRAN)

Ferro Silicon is an alloy of iron and silicon containing calcium, aluminum, carbon, sulphur and phosphorous as impurities.Silicon constitutes the major proportion in Ferro Silicon. The size of Ferro Silicon is generally described in terms ofmillimeter of the outer dia of the product.

Ferro Silicon is primarily used as a deoxidiser in the production of steel and alloy steels. Ferro Silicon is also used in themanufacturing of power rectifiers and welding electrodes. The various users of Ferro Silicon can be described as under:

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Deoxidiser in the production of steel,As an alloying element for steel,In the making of electrical grade steel,In the production of anti-corrosive and acid resistant steel,In the manufacturing of power rectifiers,In the manufacturing of welding electrodes,

It is added to cast iron as graphitising agent.

On an application filed by M/s. Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd. anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 5.6..2000into the alleged dumping of Ferro Silicon originating in or exported from China PR, Russia and Iran. On 16.11.2000,preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty as reference price of Rs. 33,120 PMT was recommended forRussia and China PR. No duties were recommended against Iran. Final Findings were notified on 28.5.2001 recommendinganti-dumping duty equivalent to the difference between US$ 764 per MT and the landed value of imports. Definitive dutyhas been imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 25.6.2001.

8. FERRO SILICON (Ukraine)

It is an alloy of iron and silicon containing calcium, aluminum, carbon, sulphur and phosphorous as impurities. It ismanufactured in submerged arc furnace where heat is generated by resistance of raw materials when electrical energy is

passed through carbon electrodes. The main raw material for the production of Ferro Silicon is Quartzite which containsmore than 98% SiO2

On an application filed by M/s. Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 9.3.2001into the alleged dumping of Ferro Silicon originating in or exported from Ukraine. On 21.06.2001, preliminary findingswere notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 761 per/MT and the landed value of imports wasrecommended. On 16.01.2002, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 740 per/MTand the landed value of imports was recommended against the exporters of Ukraine. The Department of Revenue hasimposed definitive anti-dumping duty vide notification dated 15.2.2002.

9. COLD ROLLED FLAT PRODUCTS OF STAINLESS STEEL (EU, JAPAN, CANADA & USA)

Cold Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel, of a width of 600mm or more, whether further processed or not of all grades/

series. The subject goods described as Cold rolled Flat Products of stainless steel are classified under Customs sub-heading Nos.7219.31, 7219.32, 7219.33, 7219.34, 7219.35 and 7219.00 of Chapter 72 of Customs Tariff Act.

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. Jindal Strips Ltd., the case was initiated on 21.8.2001 into the alleged dumpingof Cold Rolled Flat Products originating in or exported from EU, Japan, Canada & USA. On 29.11.2001, preliminaryfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 0.22/Kg TO US $ 0.82/Kg was recommended. Provisional anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 28.12.2001. Final findings were notifiedon 19.10.2002 recommending duty @ difference between US $ 1470 – US $ 2431 /MT and landed value of imports. Thedefinitive duty was imposed vide notification dated 5.12.2002.

Mid-term review was initiated on 14.9.2004. Mid-term review findings were issued vide notification dated 13.9.2005. Anti-dumping duty in the range of US $ 305 to 445.69 per MT was recommended against Japan & USA. Anti-dumping dutyagainst EU and Canada has been recommended for withdrawal. The review findings have been imposed by the Customsvide notification dated 25.11.2005.

10. GRAPHITE ELECTRODES (POLAND AND BRAZIL)

Graphite Electrodes act as conductors of electricity in furnace and generate sufficient heat to melt scrap metal or othermaterial used to produce steel or other materials. Heat is generated by graphite electrodes as electricity at very highamperes passes through it and creates an electric arc between the electrodes and the raw-material. The electrodes aregenerally consumed in the course of the production. In the present case the initiation is for imports of Graphite electrodes – UHP Grade (of diameters up to and including 24”)

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On the application filed by M/s. HEG Ltd. and M/s. Carbon Everflow Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on29.01.2002 into the alleged dumping of Graphite Electrodes originating in or exported from Poland and Brazil.

The provisional anti-dumping duties were recommended on 8.5.2002 and were imposed by the Department of Revenuevide notification dated 5.6.2002. Final findings were notified on 15.1.2003 recommending duty @ difference between US$ 2903.71 /MT and landed value of imports. The definitive duty was imposed vide notification dated 31.1.2003.

11. HOT ROLLED COILS, STRIPS, SHEETS AND PLATES (SOUTH AFRICA, ROMANIA, VENEZUELA, SAUDI

ARABIA, EUROPEAN UNION, AUSTRALIA, CANADA AND SINGAPORE)

On the basis of an application filed by M/s Steel Authority of India Ltd., New Delhi and M/s Essar Steel Ltd., New Delhi,the Designated Authority initiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Hot Rolled Coils, Strips, Sheetsand Plates originating in or exported from South Africa, Romania, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, European Union, Australia,Canada and Singapore on 25.9.2002.

The product under investigation was Hot Rolled Coils, Sheets, Plates and Strips of the following description:-

“Hot Rolled Coils, Sheets/Plates/Strips of a width of 600mm or more, not clad, plated or coated.”

The size/thickness was as follows:-1.5 mm to 20 mm for coils, less than and upto 5 mm for sheets, 5 mm and above for plates. All grades were covered inthe investigation.

The subject goods described as Hot Rolled Coils, Sheets, Plates and Strips were classified under Customs sub-headingnos. 7208.10 (all sub heads), 7208.25 (all sub heads), 7208.26 (all sub heads), 7208.27 (all sub heads), 7208.36 (all subheads), 7208.37 (all sub heads), 7208.38 (all sub heads), 7208.39 (all sub heads), 7208. 40 (all sub heads), 7208.51 (allsub heads), 7208.52 (all sub heads), 7208.53 (all sub heads), 7208.54 (all sub heads), 7208.90 (all sub heads), 7211.13,7211.14 (all sub heads), 7211.19 (all sub heads), 7225.11, 7225.19, 7225.20 (all sub heads), 7225.30 (all sub heads) and7225.40 (all sub heads) of Chapter 72 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. The classification was however indicative only andin no way binding on the scope of the investigation.

The investigation was closed on 27.8.2003 due to insufficient evidence of injury and causal link.

12. FERRO SILICON (SOUTH AFRICA & MACEDONIA)

Ferro Silicon is an alloy or iron and silicon, containing calcium, aluminum, carbon etc. as impurities. It is primarily usedas a deoxidiser in the production of steel and alloy steels.

On an application filed by M/s. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 11th April2002 into the alleged dumping of Ferro Silicon originating in or exported from South Africa and Macedonia. On 11th July2002, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty was imposed as per Customs notification 78/2002 dated13th August 2002 @ difference between US $ 731.59 Per MT and the landed value of imports was recommended. PublicHearing in this case was held on 18th September 2002.

Final findings were notified on 9.4.2003 recommending duty @ difference between US $ 728.44 / MT and landed value ofimports. The definitive duty was imposed vide notification dated 11.6.2003.

13. INDUCTION HARDENED FORGED STEEL ROLLS (RUSSIA, UKRAINE AND KOREA RP)

M/s Gontermann-Piper (India) Ltd (GPI)., West Bengal had filed an application on behalf of the Domestic Industry inaccordance with the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 as amended in 1995 and Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment andCollection of Anti Dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995 before the DesignatedAuthority alleging dumping of Induction Hardened Forged Rolls originating in or exported from Russia, Ukraine and KoreaRP and requested for anti dumping investigation and levy of anti dumping duties. The application was also supported byM/s Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC), Ranchi.

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The product Induction Hardened Forged Steel Rolls, also known as Forged CRM (Cold Rolling Mills Rolls) (above 300 mmsize) are primarily used by steel plants for cold rolling of ferrous and non-ferrous coils obtained from Hot Rolling Mills.Forged Rolls is classified under Chapter 84 of the Custom Tariff Act, 1975. It is further classified as per Indian TradeClassification (Based on Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System) under the heading 8455.30.00 andattracts a basic customs duty of 25%.

The anti dumping investigation was initiated vide notification dated 27th August, 2002. The preliminary findings werenotified on 11.12.2002 by recommending an anti-dumping duty equivalent to difference between US $ 2152.54 to US $2838.19 / MT and landed value of imports. The provisional duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notificationdated 1.1.2003. Final findings were issued vide notification dated 2nd July 2003 recommending definitive anti-dumpingduties equal to the difference between US $ 2762.79 for Russia, US $ 2783.05 for Ukraine and US $ 2851.91 for Korea RP& the landed value of import. The definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 14.8.2003.

14. BALL BEARINGS AND PARTS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF (UP TO 50 MM BORE DIA) (CHINA PR,

POLAND, RUSSIA AND ROMANIA)

The Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturers Association of India, New Delhi through its members viz., M/s. FAG BearingsIndia Ltd., Vadodara, M/s. NRB Bearings Ltd., Mumbai, M/s. SKF Bearings India Ltd., Mumbai, M/s. National EngineeringIndustries Ltd., Jaipur, M/s. Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd., (Bearing Division), Kharagpur filed an application alleging

dumping of Ball Bearings and parts and components thereof (up to 50 mm bore dia) originating in or exported from ChinaPR, Poland, Russia and Romania and requested for anti-dumping investigation and levy of anti dumping duties.

Product investigated included Ball Bearings and its parts, whether mounted or unmounted, as anti friction bearings thatemploy balls as rolling element, so long as these imports in effect constitute imports of ball bearings. Anti friction balls,inner and outer races and components of ball bearings were within the scope of the product considered. Ball bearings area part of a larger category of goods known as ‘anti friction bearings’. Anti friction bearings are machine components thatpermit free motion between moving and fixed parts by holding, separating or guiding the moving parts to minimize frictionand wear and tear. Major users of ball bearings are in the Fan, Electric Motor, Automotive, Pumps, Domestic Appliancesand Industrial Appliances segments. The product is classified under Chapter 84 of the Customs Tariff Act under sub-heading 8482.10, 8482.80, 8482.91. The product is classified under ITC HS code under heading 8482.1001, 8482.1004and 8482.1011.

The applicants accounted for more than 50% of the domestic production of subject goods and therefore, the applicantssatisfied the criteria of standing as domestic industry to file the application in terms of Rule 5(3) (a) of the Rules supra.

The Designated Authority initiated anti-dumping investigation into the existence, degree and effect of alleged dumping ofthe subject goods originating in or exported from the subject countries vide notification dated 21.9.2002.

On 6.5.2003 preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty 2003 @ US $ 0.354 to US $ 0.522 per piece wasrecommended. Provisional anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide Customs notificationdated 4.6.2003. The final findings were notified on 19.03.2004 recommending withdrawal of provisional duty.

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CONSUMER GOODS

1. OPTICAL FIBRE (KOREA RP)

Optical Fibre is used for Long Haul Telecommunication applications, CATV and Net Working Applications for effectivetransmission of voice, data and video signals.

On the basis of an application received from M/s. Sterlite Industries Limited, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on1.7.1999 into the alleged dumping of Optical Fibre originating in or exported from Korea RP. On 5.11.99, preliminaryfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 122.25 to Rs. 610.14 per Km was recommended. On 14.06.2000, finalfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US$2.32/Km to 8.96/Km was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping dutyhas been imposed by the Department of Revenue vide Notification dated 28.6.2000.

The anti-dumping duty has expired w.e.f. 29.12.2004.

2. DRY CELL BATTERY (CHINA PR)

The batteries are available in various sizes. The product is used torches, toys, cameras and other electronic and electricalgadgets.

Anti-dumping investigation was initiated suo-moto by the DGAD on 20.11.2000 against the dumped imports of Dry CellBatteries originating in or exported from China PR. On 24.01.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumpingduty @ difference between US $ 75.25 and landed price of imports/1000 pieces was recommended. On 13.7.2001, finalfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 74.75 per 1000 pieces and landed value ofimports was recommended. Definitive duty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 2.8.2001.

3. LEAD ACID BATTERY (CHINA PR, KOREA RP, BANGLADESH AND JAPAN)

These batteries are accumulator of current/power which is discharged over a period of time. They are used in vehicles andalso for various industrial uses such as for back-up power, UPS applications, control rooms, power stations andtelecommunication etc.

Anti-dumping investigation was initiated based on an application filed by M/s. Exide Industries Ltd. & M/s. Amar RajaBatteries Ltd. on 12.01.2001 against the alleged dumped import of Lead Acid Batteries originating in or exported fromChina PR, Korea RP, Bangladesh and Japan. On 21.03.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @difference between US $ 2.36 to US$ 3.98 and landed price of imports/kg was recommended. On 7.12.2001 final findingswere notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 1.904 to US$ 3.930/Kg was recommended. Definitive dutywas imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 2.1.2002.

Mid-term review was initiated in this case on 18.03.2004. Review findings were notified on 26.10.2004 recommendingdiscontinuation of anti-dumping duty. Anti-dumping duty has been withdrawn vide Customs notification dated 4.1.2005.

4. COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS (CHINA PR AND HONG KONG)

The product covered in the investigation was Compact Fluorescent Discharge Lamps (CFL) with one or more glass tubesand which have all lighting elements, all electronic components and cap integrated in the lamp foot. Compact Fluorescentlamps without choke or ballast were also included. The product was classified under Customs Tariff Heading 85.39.31under HS Classification and 85.39.31.00 under Indian Customs Tariff Classification.

Anti-dumping investigation was initiated on the basis of an application filed by M/s. Indo-Asian Fusegear & M/s. OsramIndia Ltd. on 16.8.2001 into the alleged dumping of CFL originating in or exported from China PR, Hong Kong. On2.11.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 1.426 to US $ 3.115 andlanded value of imports per unit was recommended. Provisional anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department ofRevenue on 21.12.2001. On 14.11.2002, the DGAD notified final findings recommending definitive anti-dumping duty @

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difference between US $ 1.256 / Unit (without choke) and US $ 1.845– 3.125/Unit (with choke) and landed value ofimports. Definitive duty has been imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 10.12.2002.

A new shipper review has been initiated in the case vide notification dated 15.2.2005. The request for a new shipper reviewhas been made by M/s. Osram Foshan Lighting Co. Ltd., China.

5. VITRIFIED/PORCELAIN TILES (CHINA PR AND UAE)

Vitrified/ Porcelain Tiles is “Unglazed tiles in polished or unpolished finish and Glazed Porcelain/Ceramic tiles both withless than 3% water absorption. Vitrified/ Porcelain tiles is glazed and unglazed tiles are used primarily for covering forfloors as well as on walls. These tiles are used in buildings, homes, restaurants, cinema halls, airports, swimming pools,railway stations.

Anti-dumping investigation was initiated on the basis of an application filed by Ms. Murdeshwar Ceramics Ltd. & Otherson 6.8.2001 into the alleged dumping of Vitrified / Porcelain Tiles originating in or exported from China PR & UAE. On03.12.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US $ 13.62 per Sq. meter andthe landed value was recommended. The provisional anti dumping duties was imposed by the Department of Revenue videCustoms Notification dated 2nd May, 2002. On 4.2.2003 final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 0.74to US $ 8.28 per Sq.m. was recommended. Definitive duty has been imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification

dated 1.5.2003.

6. WHITE CEMENT (UAE AND IRAN)

‘White Portland cement’ is normally referred to as ‘white cement’. It is a construction material and is used for non-structural purposes such as flooring of tiles, cement based exteriors, paints and cement varnish etc.

On the application filed by M/s Grasim Industries Ltd. and M/s JK Synthetics Ltd. the Designated Authority initiated anti-dumping investigation on 6.12.2000 into the imports of White Cement originating in or exported from United Arab Emirates(UAE) and Iran.

In the preliminary findings notified on 22.2.2001, the Designated Authority recommended anti-dumping duty of US$ 30/MTon imports from UAE and of US$ 46/MT on imports from Iran. The final findings were notified on 30.08.2001 recommending

imposition of anti-dumping duty @ US $ 32-38 per/MT. Definitive anti-dumping duty has been imposed by the Departmentof Revenue vide notification dated 3.10.2001.

7. SPORTS SHOES (CHINA PR)

The product in the investigation was Sports Shoes originating in or exported from China P.R. The product is a non-leathersports foot wear used for sports applications.

Anti-dumping investigation was initiated suo-moto by the DGAD on 20.11.2000 into the alleged dumping of Sports Shoesoriginating in or exported from China P.R. On 25.01.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty wasrecommended as follows:

a) Unbranded & low end brandedexcluding Nike/Reebok/Adidas 6.277 US$/Pair

b) Branded category like Nike/ Reebok/Adidas 18.44 US$/Pair

On 12.09.2001, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty as a difference between the reference prices in the rangeof US $ 5.044 to US $ 12.9 and landed value of imports per pair was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty has beenimposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 25.9.2001.

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8. LEAD ACID BATTERIES (TAIWAN, SINGAPORE & HONG KONG)

Lead Acid Batteries are accumulator of current/power which is discharged over a period of time. They are used in vehiclesand also for various industrial uses such as for back-up power for UPS applications, control rooms, power stations andtelecommunication etc.

Anti-dumping investigation was initiated by the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping & Allied Duties on 02.11.2001 on thebasis of an application filed by M/s. Exide Industries Ltd. & M/s. Amar Raja Batteries Ltd. into the alleged dumping ofLead Acid Batteries originating in or exported from Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong.

On 5th April 2002, preliminary finding were notified and anti dumping duty at the difference between US $ 2.04 to US $ 3.73/ kg. and the landed value of imports per Kg of battery was recommended. Provisional duty was imposed by Department ofRevenue vide notification dated 22nd May 2002.

On 31.1.2003, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty as a difference between US $ 2.03 to US $ 3.69 per kg.and landed value of imports per pair was recommended. . Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department ofRevenue vide notification dated 2.4.2003.

Mid-term review was initiated on 27.4.2004. Review findings were notified on 7.12.2004 recommending withdrawal of anti-

dumping duty. Anti-dumping duty has been withdrawn vide Customs Notification dated 27.1.2005.

9. TOYS (CHINA PR)

The product considered was toys including soft toys, mechanical toys, battery operated toys, electronic games/toys etc.classified under the Custom Head 95.03.

Sou-moto anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 20.11.2000 into the alleged dumping of Toys originating in or exportedfrom China P.R. In the investigation it was observed that the injury to domestic industry was not due to dumping andtherefore the investigation was closed vide notification dated 30.01.2001.

10. MEASURING TAPES (CHINA PR)

Measuring Tapes are used for high precision professional jobs: measuring length, width and height of an object andcontraction and service.

On a joint application filed by M/s. FMI Ltd., and M/s. Freemans Measures Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiatedon 22nd October 2002 into the alleged dumping of Measures Tapes originating in or exported from China PR. The preliminaryfindings were notified on 31.1.2003 recommending duty as a difference between reference prices ranging between US $4.106 – 4.775/kg. and landed value of imports. Provisional duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue on 04.04.2003vide Custom notification No. 65/2003. The final findings were notified on 01.09.2003 recommending duty as a differencebetween reference price ranging between US $ 4.106 – 4.691/kg. and landed value of imports. Anti-dumping duty hasbeen levied by the Department of Revenue on 07.10.2003 vide Custom notification No. 147/2003.

11. NON-BRASS METAL FLASHLIGHT (CHINA PR)

The product is Non Brass Metal flashlight, which is a source of light in the case of emergency as well as a need in dark places.

On an application filed by M/s Eveready Industries India Ltd, anti dumping investigation was initiated into the allegeddumping of Non-Brass Metal Flashlight originating in or exported from China PR on 9 th September 2002. The preliminaryfindings were notified on 16.1.2003 recommending a duty as difference between US $ 680 to US $ 1608 (per thousandpieces) and the landed value of the imports. The duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue on 13.2.2003.

The final findings were notified on 23.7.2003 recommending anti-dumping duty as difference between US $ 672.29 to US$ 1608.08 (per thousand pieces) and the landed value of the imports. Definitive duty has been imposed by Department ofRevenue vide notification dated 13.8.2003.

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12. PLASTIC OPTHALMIC LENSES (CHINA PR AND CHINESE TAIPEI)

M/s Techtran Polylenses Limited, Hyderabad, a member of the Indian Plastic Opthalmic Lenses Association (IPOLA),Karnataka filed an application on behalf of the Domestic Industry alleging dumping of Plastic Ophthalmic Lenses fromPeople’s Republic of China and Chinese Taipei and requested for anti dumping investigation and levy of anti dumpingduties. The application was supported by Indian Plastic Ophthalmic Lenses Association, whose members are M/s Techtran

Polylenses Limited, Hyderabad, M/s Indian Ophthalmic Lenses Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd, Karnataka and M/s PrakashPlastic Industries (Madras) Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.

The product ‘Plastic Ophthalmic Lenses’ are used in spectacles to correct eye vision of human beings. These lenses arein finished, uncut form, ready to mount in spectacle frames. The lenses are made out of Bis Allyl Di-carbonate, genericallyknown as CR-39 with Refractive Index of 1.498 and Abbe number of 50 plus and classified under Customs Head 9001.50of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

Anti dumping investigation was initiated vide notification dated 27.8.2002. Preliminary findings of the Authority werenotified on 11.8.2003 and provisional anti-dumping duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue vide their notificationdated 5.9.2003. The final findings were notified on 25.02.2004 recommending anti-dumping duty of 7.18% ad-valorem.Definitive anti-dumping duty has been imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 19.4.2004.

13. BUTTER OIL (NEW ZEALAND)

On the basis of an application filed by The Centre for International Trade in Agriculture and Agro-based Industries (CITA),the Designated Authority initiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Butter Oil originating in or exportedfrom New Zealand on 26.11.2002.

Butter Oil is a dairy product and is used in adulteration of Desi Ghee. It is generally used after refining and removing theyellow colour and therefore branding it as Desi Ghee from buffalo milk. It is classified under Customs Heading no. 040500of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. The public hearing in this case was held on 4.3.2003.

The investigation was closed on 17.9.2003 as the application was withdrawn by the domestic industry.

14. GREEN VENEER TAPE (CHINESE TAIPEI)

On the basis of an application filed by M/s Waterproof Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, the Designated Authority initiatedanti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Green Veneer Tape originating in or exported from Chinese Taipeion 27th December 2002.

Green Veneer Tape is also known as gummed paper reels mainly imported in jumbo rolls. It is used as a production aidin the manufacture of veneer sheets from logs and also used for edge bending while peeling the logs.

The preliminary findings were notified on 23.5.2003 recommending duty as a difference between reference prices rangingRs. 7.46/Sq. Mtr. and landed value of imports/Sq. Mtr. Provisional duty was imposed by the Department of Revenue on09.07.2003 vide Custom notification No. 103/2003.

The final findings were notified on 24.12.2003 recommending duty as the difference between US $ 0.13334 and landedvalue of imports / Sq. Mtr . Definitive anti-dumping duty has been imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notificationdated 09.02.2004.

15. COATED PAPER

Based on an application filed by M/s BILT Graphics Papers Ltd, Haryana, the Designated Authority initiated anti-dumpinginvestigation into the alleged dumping of Coated Paper originating in or exported from Indonesia and European Union videnotification dated 17.6.2003.

Coated paper including paper and paperboard of 80 GSM and above is used for high quality printing jobs including variousmagazines, publicity material, calendars, posters, books etc. This product is classified under Customs Heading 4810 ofthe first schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. The Period of Investigation for the purpose of the investigation was 1stJanuary 2002 to 31st December 2002.

No preliminary finding was issued in this case. In the final finding notified by the Authority on 15.12.2004, no anti-dumpingduty was recommended.

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OTHERS

1. NEWSPRINT (USA, CANADA AND RUSSIA)

Newsprint is an uncoated paper of a kind used for printing of newspaper, of which not less than 65% by weight of the totalfibre content consists of wood fibre obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, unsized or very lightly sized,

having a surface roughness Parker Print Surt (1 Mpa) on each side exceeding 2.5 micro meter (micron), weighing not lessthan 40 GSM and not more than 65 GSM.

On the application filed by Indian Newsprint Manufacturers Association, the Designated Authority had initiated anti dumpinginvestigation on 20.12.1996 into the imports of newsprint from USA, Canada and Russia.

In the preliminary findings notified on 11.6.1997, the Designated Authority recommended anti dumping duty in the rangeof Rs. 1041 to 6250 per MT. In the final findings notified on 19.3.1998, the Designated Authority recommended that the antidumping duty shall be the difference between the reference prices in the range of Rs.22, 958 to 26,696 per MT and thelanded value of imports. The Department of Revenue did not levy anti-dumping duty on Newsprint.

2. MET COKE (CHINA PR)

Met Coke is produced by destructive distillation of Metallurgical (coking coal) Coke in the absence of oxygen at hightemperature generally ranging around 1000 degrees centigrade without burning the coal. The Metallurgical coke producedis mainly carbon alongwith some mineral and residual volatile material.

On an application filed by M/s B.L.A Industrial Bombay, Corpet. Industries & Commer Associates, Dhanbad anti-dumpinginvestigation was initiated on 28.8.1997 into the alleged dumping of Met Coke originating in or exported from China P.R.Preliminary findings were notified on 20.3.98 recommending anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 1,800/- PMT. Final findings werenotified on 27.08.98 and anti-dumping duty as the difference between Rs. 4,673/ PMT and the landed value of imports/ PMT, subject to minimum of Rs. 692/- PMT was recommended. The duty was imposed by Department of Revenue videnotification dated 27.10.1998.

On 5th November 2003 vide notification no. 14/13/2002 it was proposed that definitive anti-dumping duties equal to thedifference between the amount of US $ 119.13 and the landed value of subject goods in US$/MT be imposed by theCentral Government on all imports of subject goods originating in or exported from subject countries under Chapter 2704of the Customs Tariff Act.

Sunset review in this investigation was initiated on 8.5.2003. Review findings were notified on 5.11.2003 recommendingcontinuation of anti-dumping duty equal to the difference between US $ 119.13 and landed value of imports per MT. Theduty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 21.1.2004.

3. FUSED MAGNESIA

Fused Magnesia is magnesia used as refractory material in steel production.

On an application filed by M/s. Birla Periclays, the DGAD initiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of

Fused Magnesia originating in or exported from China P.R on 4.11.1997. On 02.02.99, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 390/MT to Rs. 994/MT was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty was imposed bythe Department of Revenue vide notification dated 17.3.1999.

Sunset review was initiated on 24.3.03. In the Sunset review findings issued vide Notification dated 9.6.03, withdrawal ofanti-dumping duty was recommended. The Department of Revenue withdrew anti-dumping duty vide Notification dt 1.7.03

4. INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES (JAPAN, KOREA RP, CHINA PR, GERMANY AND CZECH

REPUBLIC)

Industrial Sewing Machine Needles are basically used in sewing textile garments and leather products.

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On an application filed by M/s. Altek Lammertz Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 16.01.1998 into thealleged dumping of Industrial Sewing Machine Needles originating in or exported from Japan, Korea, China PR, Germanyand Czech Republic. On 2.12.1998, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 126/- toRs. 1,924/- per thousand needles was recommended. On 13.4.1999, final findings were notified and no duty wasrecommended. Department of Revenue issued notification on 20.5.1999 whereby the provisional duty was withdrawn.

5. ETHYLENE PROPYLENE DIENE MONOMER (JAPAN)

It is synthetic polymer of ethylene, propylene and diene. EPDM is produced by solution polymerisation. EPDM providebetter ozone and thermal resistance and is mainly used in automotive applications such as profiles, radiators, hoses andseals; in building and construction as profiles, roofing foils and seals; in cable & wire as cable insulation and jacketing, ina wide variety of moulded articles.

On an application filed by M/s. Herdillia Unimers Ltd., anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 20.05.1998 into thealleged dumping of EPDM originating in or exported from Japan. On 24.12.1998, preliminary findings were notified andanti-dumping duty @ difference between Rs. 1,01,716/- to Rs. 1,14,446/- and the landed price of imports/Kgs wasrecommended. On 14.05.1999, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of difference between Rs.1,00,644/- to Rs. 1,04,725/- and landed value of imports/Kgs was recommended. Definitive anti-dumping duty has beenimposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 13.07.1999.

The anti-dumping duty has expired with effect from 12.4.2004 after completion of five years.

7. THERMAL SENSITIVE PAPER (EUROPEAN UNION AND JAPAN)

TSP is used in Fax machines, ECG Machines, CAD/CAM Machines, NCR Machines, Cash registers etc.

On an application filed by All India Paper Coaters Association, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 9.3.1999 intothe alleged dumping of TSP originating in or exported from European Union and Japan. On 18.8.99, preliminary findingswere notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 5.84/- to Rs. 6.53/- per Sq.m was recommended. On 3.3.2000,final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty in the range of Rs. 1.61 to Rs. 1.84 per Sq.m. was recommended. Theduty was imposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 6.4.2000. Mid-term review had been initiated on13.9.2001. Review findings were notified on 11.9.2002. Anti dumping duty was recommended as a difference between

US$ 2947.92 per MT and landed value of imports/MT. Definitive anti-dumping duty has been imposed by the Departmentof Revenue vide Notification dated 7th October, 2002.

The anti-dumping duty has expired with effect from 11.10.2004 after completion of five years.

8. EPDM/EPM OF ALL FORMS (KOREA RP)

The product under consideration in the present investigation is EPM and EPDM rubber of all forms/grades/purities.

On an application filed by M/s. Herdillia Unimers Limited, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 27.08.1999 into thealleged dumping of EPDM originating in or exported from Korea RP. On 23.03.2000, preliminary findings were notified andanti-dumping duty @ US$ 124/MT was recommended. On 21.08.2000, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty@ difference between US$ 2433 to US$ 2461/MT and landed price of imports/MT was recommended. The duty wasimposed by Department of Revenue vide notification dated 27.09.2000.

Mid-term review was initiated on 27.12.2002. The findings of the mid-term review was notified on 22.12.2003 recommendingan anti-dumping duty of the difference between US$ 2418/MT and landed price of imports/MT. Duty has been imposed byDepartment of Revenue vide notification dated 09.02.2004.

9. BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER (U.K., FRANCE AND HUNGARY)

The black and white photographic paper is used for taking positive prints and enlargements from negatives. The technicalspecifications of the photographic paper is described in terms of contrast, sensitivities, printing range, image tones,

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grammage, service texture etc. Black and white photographic paper both resin coated and fibre based is produced bycoating of chemical emulsion over the raw base paper using the coating techniques. The type of paper and the emulsionrequired for RC type and fibre based photographic paper are different.

On an application filed by M/s. New Industries India Limited, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 27.8.1999 into thealleged dumping of Black and White Photographic Paper originating in or exported from U.K., France and Hungary. On

28.4.2000, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US$ 33.50/ thousand Sq.m. to US$ 1698/thousandSq.m. was recommended. On 24.10.2000, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ difference between US$2.87 to US$ 3.09 per Sq.m & landed price of imports was recommended. The duty was imposed by Department ofRevenue vide notification dated 21.12.2000. Mid-term review has been initiated vide notification dated 16.03.2004.

Anti-dumping duty has been withdrawn vide amendment notification issued on 23.03.05 in view of the Delhi High Court orders.

10. BOPP FILM (CHINESE TAIPEI, HONG KONG, INDONESIA, OMAN, SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND UAE)

BOPP is a high performance biaxially oriented, special film made from ploy propylene. BOPP film is produced in a widevariety of forms and types, which are employed for a large range of end-use applications. BOPP film is produced onvarious types of production lines, which are differentiated by a number of technical features including the film thicknessand width, the feeding process and the formula of filters, the production environment conditions as well as certain specific

capabilities as such in-line coating or company-extrusion. The product is classified under Customs Tariff Act heading3920.20.

On the basis of an application filed by the BOPP Association, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 30.5.2001 intothe alleged dumping of BOPP Film originating in or exported from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Oman, Singapore,Thailand & UAE. On 14.8.2001, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 0.56/Kg to US$ 0.88/Kgwas recommended. The duty was imposed vide notification dated 9.10.2001. Final findings were notified on 26.6.2002recommending duty @ US $ 0.47 – US $ 0.79 /kg. The definitive duty was imposed vide notification dated 8.8.2002.

11. POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE FILM (POLYESTER FILM)

Polyester film is a high performance biaxially oriented, special film notified from polyetheylene terephthalate resin (generallyknown as PET Chips). PET Chips is produced from dimethyl terephthlate (known as DMT) or polyetheylene terephthalic

acid (known as PTA) and mono-ethylene glycol (known as MEG).

On an application filed by Polyester Film Industries Association, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 29.03.2000against the alleged dumping of Polyester Film originating in or exported from Korea & Indonesia. On 14.08.2000, preliminaryfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US$ 0.160 to US$ 0.982/ Kg was recommended. On 28.03.2001, finalfindings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ US$ 0.356 to US$ 0.982/Kg. was recommended. Definitive anti-dumpingduty has been imposed by the Department of Revenue vide notification dated 10.5.2001.

12. SUN/DUST CONTROL POLYESTER FILM

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. Garware Polyester Ltd., Mumbai, the Designated Authority initiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Sun / Dust Control Polyester Film originating in or exported from Taiwanand UAE vide notification dated 3rd March, 2003. The applicant represents 100% of the Indian production of Sun / DustControl Polyester Film and satisfy the standing to file the application. The period of investigation is 1.4.2002 to 31.12.2002.

Sun / Dust Control Polyester Film is a specialty Polyester Film applied to the inner side of glass windows. Its mainfunction is to reduce the solar heat glare, ultra violet light and glare that normally would enter through the windows. Thisfilm also provides increased shatter resistance. The Sun / Dust Control Polyester Film is classified under Custom Tariffheading 39 20 59 under Chapter 39 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, and 39.20.69.04 under Indian Customs Tariff Classification.

The Preliminary findings were notified on 25.7.03 recommending duty on all exporters from Taiwan and UAE as diff. betweenUS$ 10.46 -US$ 10.99 & landed value of imports/ Kg. Department of Revenue has imposed duty vide Notification dt. 26.8.03.

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The final findings were notified on 30.7.2004 recommending anti-dumping duty as difference between US $ 7.99 to US $8.17 and landed value of imports per Kg. Department of Revenue has imposed the definitive duty vide Notification dated29.9.2004.

13. THERMAL SENSITIVE PAPER (CHINA PR)

TSP is a paper quoted with a special mix of chemicals for providing Thermal Sensitive properties to the base paper.Impression on the paper is created by virtue of controlled thermal heat exposed on the paper. The paper is primarily usedfor recording messages on electronic equipment.

Anti-dumping investigation was initiated based on an application filed by M/s. Sri Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Ltd. on30.7.2001 into the alleged dumping of TSP originating in or exported from China PR. On 8.11.2001, preliminary findingswere notified and anti-dumping duty @ US $ 0.967/Kg was recommended. Provisional duty has been imposed by theDepartment of Revenue vide notification dated 21.12.2001. Final findings were notified on 8.7.2002. Department of Revenueimposed duty vide notification dated 24.7.2002.

14. X-RAY BAGGAGE MULTI-ENERGY SYSTEM (EU)

On the basis of an application filed by M/s ECIL-Rapiscan Ltd., Secunderabad, which is a joint venture between ECIL

(Electronics Corporation of India Ltd.,) a Government of India Undertaking and Opto Sensor Incorporation, USA, theDesignated Authority initiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of ‘X-ray Baggage Inspection MultiEnergy System’ (XBIS) from the European Union on 15th April 2002.

The application is against alleged dumping of two models viz., Heimann Models HS6040i and HS9075i with size (tunneldimension) width x height (1) 60cms x 40cms and (2) 90cms x 75cms. It is used for detection of explosives, firearms,narcotics and contra band at port of importation, security agencies and airports. There is no substitute available to XBIS.

‘X-ray Baggage Inspection Multi Energy System’ (XBIS) is classified under Customs sub-heading no. 90.22.19 of theCustoms Tariff Act, 1975 and the ITC classification is 90.22.1901.

Preliminary findings were notified on 31.3.2003 recommending duty in the range of US $ 1990 – US $ 3962 per unit ofXBIS. Provisional duty was imposed by the Deptt. of Revenue vide Notification dated 18.7.2003. Final Findings were

notified on 14.10.03 withdrawing the provisional anti-dumping duty recommended earlier.

15. FLOAT GLASS (CHINA PR AND INDONESIA)

The product involved in this investigation is ‘Float Glass of thickness 2 mm to 12 mm (both thickness inclusive) of clear aswell as tinted variety (other than green glass) but not including processed glass meant for decorative, industrial or automotivepurposes’. The subject goods find major uses in construction, refrigeration, mirror and solar energy industries etc. Theproduct is covered under Customs Heading 70.05 of Schedule I of Customs Tariff Act.

The anti-dumping investigation was initiated based on an application filed by All India Flat Glass Manufacturers Association(AIFGMA); through the member companies, viz., M/s. Saint Gobain Glass India Ltd., Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu and M/s.Float Glass India Ltd., Mumbai. Preliminary findings were notified on 20.11.2002. Provisional duty has been imposed byDepartment of Revenue vide notification dated 7.1.2003.

Final findings were notified on 22.8.2003 recommending duty @ US $ 71.16 to US $ 81.21 / MT. The definitive duty wasimposed vide Customs notification dated 12.11.2003.

16. NYLON TYRE CORD FABRIC (NTCF) (INDONESIA, KOREA RP, THAILAND AND CHINESE TAIPEI)

On an application filed by Association of Synthetic Fibre, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 26.2.1999 againstthe alleged dumping of NTCF originating in or exported from Indonesia, Korea R.P. Thailand and Taiwan. NTCF findsapplication in different kinds of tyres like bus & truck tyres, 2 wheelers tyres, light commercial vehicles, animal drivenvehicles. It also finds application in the non-tyre industries.

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On 5.10.99, preliminary findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 1.77 to Rs. 5.32 per Kg was recommended.On 22.2.2000, final findings were notified and anti-dumping duty @ Rs. 1.77 to Rs. 28.91 per Kg was recommended.Definitive anti-dumping duties were imposed by the Department of Revenue on 28.3.2000.

Based on a request from the Domestic Industry, Mid-term review was initiated in the case vide notification dated 23.11.2001.The findings of the Mid-term review dated 20.3.2003 recommended withdrawal of duty which was imposed by the Department

of Revenue vide notification dated 30.4.2003.

17. NYLON TYRE CORD FABRIC (NTCF) (CHINA PR)

Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric (NTCF) is a fabric of nylon, meant largely for tyre cord. NTCF finds application in different kinds ofautomotive tyres such as bus & truck tyres, two wheeler tyres, cycle tyres, Light commercial vehicles tyres, animaldriven vehicles etc.

Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric is produced using different deniers of yarn. The fabric is used for reinforcement of tyres. The productis sold as “Grey fabric” and also “Dipped fabric”. The Indian tyre industry is buying both grey and dipped fabric. Irrespective ofthis categorization, tariff classification of NTCF is common to both. All types of NTCF are within the scope of the product underconsideration and are classified under Chapter 59, Custom subheading no. 5902.10.00 of the Custom Tariff Act.

Anti-dumping investigation into alleged dumping of NTCF originating in or exported from China PR was initiated by theDesignated Authority on 29.10.2003 on the basis of an application filed by the Association of Synthetic Fibre Industry(ASFI) on behalf of the members of the Association. The Preliminary findings were notified on 30.6.2004 recommendinganti-dumping duty as US $ 0.69 per Kg. Department of Revenue has imposed provisional anti-dumping duty vide notificationdated 26.7.2004. Final findings were notified by the DGAD vide notification dated 9.3.2005. Definitive anti-dumping dutyin the range of US$ 0.54 to 0.81 per kg was recommended which has been imposed by the Department of Revenue videnotification dated 27.4.2005.

18. COPPER CLAD LAMINATES

On the basis of an application filed by M/s Gujarat Perstorp Electronics Ltd., Gujarat, the Designated Authority initiatedanti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Copper Clad Laminates originating in or exported from China PR,Korea RP, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Taiwan on 24th December, 2002.

Copper Clad Laminates can be made from glass fabric or paper or a combination of the two, coated single side or doubleside depending upon whether copper foil is on one side of laminate or on both sides, with varying thickness of copper foiland number of pre pegs used. It is used to make printed circuit boards. It is classified under Customs Heading No. 7410of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

Preliminary findings were notified on 25.6.2003 recommending duty @ 14.06 % to 46.41 % of the CIF export price. Theprovisional duty was imposed vide notification dated 19.9.2003. The Final findings were notified on 23.12.2003 recommendingwithdrawal of the provisional duty.

19. BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER (U.K. AND FRANCE)

On the basis of an application filed by M/s. New Industries India Limited, anti-dumping investigation was initiated on 5thMay, 1998 into the alleged dumping of Photographic Paper originating in or exported from U.K and France. The productinvolved in the investigation was Black and White Resin Coated Photographic Paper other than type setting paper originatingin or exported from the said countries classified under custom sub-heading 3703.10 and 3703.90 of the Customs TariffAct. The investigation was terminated, as standing of the domestic industry was not satisfactory.

20. METALLURGICAL COKE ( MET COKE ) (JAPAN)

Metallurgical Coke produced is mainly carbon along with some minerals and residual volatile material. Metallurgical Cokeis used as a primary fuel in industries where a uniform and high temperature is required in kilns or furnaces. Metallurgical

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Coke is used in various industries including pig iron, foundries, ferro alloys, chemicals and integrated steel plants andothers. Metallurgical Coke is classified under Custom heading 27.04 of Schedule I of Customs Tariff Act and under ITC(HS) Classification 2704 00.

On the basis of an application filed by Indian Metallurgical Coke Manufacturers Association, New Delhi, the DesignatedAuthority initiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Metallurgical Coke with an ash content of less than18% originating in or exported from Japan vide notification dt. 20th March, 03. The period of investigation was 1.4.01 to 30.6.02

Preliminary findings of the Authority was notified on 14.10.2003 recommending anti-dumping duty @ difference betweenUS $ 118.44 and landed value of imports per MT. The Department of Revenue has issued notification dated 13.11.2003imposing provisional duty on import of Metallurgical Coke (ash content less than 15%) excluding low phosphorus MetCoke used by ferro-alloys industry, imported from or originated in Japan.

The investigation was terminated vide notification dated 14.5.2005 at the request of the domestic industry.

21. THERMAL SENSITIVE PAPER (INDONESIA, MALAYSIA AND UAE)

Thermal Sensitive Paper is a paper coated with a special mix of chemicals for providing thermal sensitive properties to thebase paper. Impression on the paper is created by virtue of controlled thermal heat exposed on the paper. ThermalSensitive Paper is primarily used for recording messages for electronic equipment, reports through sensitivity of heatrays. Thermal Sensitive Paper is primarily used in fax machines. It is also used in ECG Machines and other medicalequipment’s, seismographic machines, airlines baggage tagging, tickets, boarding cards etc. The product generally gets

covered under sub-heading 4809.10 of Customs Tariff Classification. It is also cleared under different sub-headings of4811 and 4816 of the Customs Tariff Classification.

On the application made by M/s Shree Krishna Papers Mills & Industries Limited, anti dumping investigation into importsof Thermal Sensitive Paper from Indonesia, Malaysia and UAE was initiated on 29.7.2003.Preliminary findings were not issued in this case. Final findings were notified on 27.1.2005 recommending anti-dumpingduty in the range of difference between US $ 1730.15 – 2626.82 and the landed value of imports per MT. Department ofRevenue issued the imposition notification on 13.4.2005.

22. GYPSUM PLASTER BOARD (INDONESIA AND THAILAND)

Based on an application filed by M/s. India Gypsum Ltd., Delhi, the DGAD initiated anti-dumping investigation into thealleged dumping of Gypsum Plaster Board of all types and sizes originating in or exported from Indonesia and Thailandvide Notification dated 5.8.2003.

The Gypsum Plaster Board are generally manufactured and supplied in the different dimensions and sizes having thickness6-16 mm, width 600-1250 and length 1800-3200 mm. Gypsum Plaster Board is mainly used as partitions and falseceilings for interiors of buildings. Besides providing décor, it is a fireproof and eco-friendly product.

The Designated Authority terminated this investigation vide notification dated 2.9.2003 as the application was withdrawnby the domestic industry.

23. MICA PEARL PIGMENTS (CHINA PR. JAPAN, USA AND EU)

Based on an application filed by M/s. Sudarshan Chemicals, Pune, the DGAD initiated anti-dumping investigation into thealleged dumping of Mica Pearl Pigments of all types and sizes originating in or exported from China PR, Japan, USA andEU vide notification dated 23.12.2003.

Mica Pearl Pigments are certain inorganic pigments/colouring agents giving lustruous/shining/frosted effects, suchpearlescent effects, metallic effects, commercially known in the market as Titanium Dioxide or Iron coated Mica Pearl

Pigment or Pearl Luster Pigments or Pearl Pigment. The product generally gets covered under sub-heading 3206.11 and3206.19 of Customs Tariff Classification.

Preliminary findings were not issued in this case. Final findings were notified on 22.12.2004 recommending anti-dumpingduty as 1.25 US $ per Kg. for EU and 2.27 US $ per Kg. for USA. No duties were recommended against China PR andJapan. Definitive duties were imposed by the Department of Revenue vide customs notification dated 21.03.2005.

24. GYPSUM PLASTER BOARD - II (INDONESIA AND THAILAND)

Based on an application filed by M/s. India Gypsum Ltd., Delhi, the DGAD initiated anti-dumping investigation into thealleged dumping of Gypsum Plaster Board of all types and sizes originating in or exported from Indonesia and Thailandvide notification dated 28.6.2004.

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Gypsum Plaster Boards are generally manufactured and supplied in different dimensions and sizes having thickness 6-16mm, width 600-1250 and length 1800-3200 mm. Gypsum Plaster Board is mainly used as partitions and false ceilings forinteriors of buildings. Besides providing decor, it is a fireproof and eco-friendly product. The product is generally classifiedunder Chapter heading 6809.11 of Schedule - I of Customs Tariff Act.

Preliminary findings were not issued in this case. Final findings were notified by the authority vide notification dated

27.6.2005. No duty was recommended against the subject countries due to absence of material injury.

25. CERTAIN COMPRESSORS

M/s BPL Engineering Ltd, Medak, Andhra Pradesh, filed an application before the Designated Authority in accordancewith the Customs Tariff (Amendment) Act, 1995 and Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-Dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995 alleging dumping of Certain Compressorsoriginating in or exported from China PR and Malaysia and requested for initiation of anti-dumping investigation.

Anti-dumping investigation was initiated vide notification dated 19.7.2004. The product under consideration was “lowtemperature application compressors of a kind used in refrigerating equipment”. The subject goods are classified withinCustoms sub-heading 841430 and 84143000 in the Indian Trade Classification based on harmonized system.

Preliminary findings were not issued in this case. The investigation was terminated vide notification dated 13.7.2005 dueto withdrawal of the application by the domestic industry.

26. SACCHARIN (CHINA PR)

M/s A S Enterprises, Mumbai, M/S Swati Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd., Thane and M/s Shree Vardhyani Chemical IndustrialPvt. Ltd., Gujarat filed an application before the Designated Authority for initiation of anti dumping investigation concerningalleged dumping of Saccharin originating in or exported from China PR. Saccharin is a non-nutritive sweetner and considered to be low calorie substitute for cane sugar. It is used in variety ofindustries such as food and beverage, personal care products, table-top sweetners, electroplating brightners,pharmaceuticals, etc. It is classified under Chapter 29 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 under sub-headings 29251100.

The DGAD initiated anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of Saccharin originating in or exported from ChinaPR vide notification dated 4.7.2005. The period of investigation is 1st January 2004 to 31st December 2005. 27. CELLOPHANE TRANSPARENT FILM (CHINA PR)

M/s. Kesoram Rayon, unit of M/s Kesoram Industries, Kolkatta, filed an application before the Designated Authorityalleging dumping of Cellophane Transparent Film originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China andrequested for initiation of anti Dumping investigations for levy of anti dumping duties on the subject goods. The product Cellophane Transparent Film is also known as Transparent Paper, Cellophane Transparent Film, CellophanePaper etc. Cellophane Transparent Film is a re-generated cellulose film of glass clear transparency and sparkle. It isflexible, yet tough and withstands all the beatings in an automatic packaging operation and shows outstanding machinabilityas well as dimensional stability. Transparent paper is used as a packaging material having the qualities like sparklingclarity and transparency, excellent printability, stable tensile properties, moderate tearing strength and non-toxicity whichpermits its use while wrapping confectionery and other eatables. Cellophane Transparent Film is defined under Chapter 39of the Customs Tariff Act under sub-heading 392071.

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Documents

Report on dumping Min. of Commerce.pdf