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India extends time for filing responses on import of calcium carbonate filler masterbatch from Vietnam
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Shardul Nautiyal, Mumbai
December 13 , 2024
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The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has announced an extension, until January 3, 2025, for filing questionnaire responses in the ongoing antidumping investigation concerning imports of calcium carbonate filler masterbatches from Vietnam. The extension comes after multiple stakeholders sought additional time to comply with procedural requirements.
Calcium carbonate filler masterbatch is a compound of calcium carbonate, polyethylene resin, and other additives that's used in the pharmaceutical industry to formulate tablets, capsules, granules, and powders. It acts as a filler, diluent, and dry binder. It is a popular choice for pharmaceutical use because it's inexpensive, non-toxic, and has many beneficial properties.
The DGTR had previously set a deadline of 15 days from its December 4, 2024, notification for interested parties, including producers, exporters, and importers, to submit their questionnaire responses.
However, in response to stakeholders’ appeals, the Authority has granted an extension until January 3, 2025. The DGTR has clarified that no further extensions will be entertained, emphasizing the time-sensitive nature of the investigation.
The investigation, originally initiated on September 30, 2024 aims to determine if Vietnamese imports are causing material injury to domestic industries by being sold below fair market value.
The applicants have alleged that the product is being imported from Vietnam at significantly reduced prices, causing material injury to local manufacturers.
The DGTR stated that initial evidence suggests imports from Vietnam may be harming domestic producers through price undercutting and depressing effects, while imports reportedly continue to rise. As per the petition, over 90% of India's production capacity for this material is represented by CMMAI and MMA members, and the majority of domestic manufacturers are small-scale or unorganized sector businesses. A preliminary examination has indicated that the dumping margin for the product is above the de minimis threshold.
The DGTR will further review injury claims, market trends, and the causal link between the alleged dumping practices and the challenges facing India’s domestic industry. This investigation will determine if anti-dumping duties are warranted to protect local manufacturers from unfair competition.
The outcome of this probe is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping India's trade policies and protecting domestic industries from unfair competition. Stakeholders have been urged to adhere to the revised timeline to ensure comprehensive representation of their interests.
“For additional information or queries, interested parties can contact the Joint Director General (Foreign Trade) at jd11-dgtr@gov.in,” according to C K Mishra, joint director general (Foreign Trade), DGTR.
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