The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) on October 06, 2023, issued a notification regarding the Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Gypsum Board / Tiles with lamination at least on one side” originating in or exported from China PR and Oman.
The following has been stated: -
•The product under consideration in the present application is “Gypsum Board / Tiles with lamination at least on one side”. Typically, PVC, Wax Paper, and other similar materials are used for lamination on one side. Materials such as Metalized Polyester Film are used for lamination on the other side essentially to prevent moisture.
•The subject goods are environment-friendly, lightweight, high-quality decorative ceiling tiles that are also fire-resistant. The subject goods are predominantly used for ceilings in auditoriums, conference rooms & educational institutes, offices, boutiques, shops, commercial and residential buildings, etc. The subject goods are also known as PVC Gypsum Tiles, Gypsum Ceiling Tiles, Ceiling tiles, etc. PVC laminated gypsum ceiling tiles are strong and long-lasting.
•The application has been filed by M/s Saint Gobain India Pvt. Ltd. (SGIPL), which is the sole producer of the product under consideration in India during the period of investigation. It is also noted that they started production of the subject goods at their Jhagadia plant in October 2020.
•The Authority considers the applicant eligible to be considered as the domestic industry within the meaning of Rule 2(b) and Rule 5(3) of the Rules.
•The Authority notes that the investigation was initiated and notified to all the interested parties and adequate opportunity was given to the domestic industry, the exporter, the importers, and the other interested parties to provide positive information on the aspect of dumping, injury, and causal link. Having initiated and conducted the investigation into dumping, injury, and causal link in terms of the provisions laid down under the AntiDumping Rules, the Authority is of the view that imposition of the anti-dumping duty is required to offset the dumping and consequent injury. The Authority considers it necessary to recommend the imposition of the antidumping duty on the imports of the subject goods originating in or exported from the subject countries.
•An appeal against the recommendation of the Designated Authority in these final findings shall lie before the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Act.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
[Notification No. 6/11/2022 –DGTR]
