India starts anti-dumping investigation of solar cells from Vietnam
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The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched an anti-dumping probe into solar cells originating from China, Thailand and Vietnam.
It follows a petition by the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association.
The dumping margins related to the products under investigation have not been disclosed, with the ministry merely saying they exceed the 2 percent threshold.
The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam said producers and exporters should contact the Indian ministry to register for questionnaires and keep breast of relevant information emanating from India.
Any action deemed uncooperative can lead to India imposing anti-dumping duties, it warned.
“High taxes will result in Vietnamese producers losing their competitive advantage and lose part or even all of the market share in India.”
Questions & Answers
Q.Which countries are included in India's anti-dumping investigation on solar cells?
Which countries are included in India's anti-dumping investigation on solar cells?
The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched an anti-dumping probe into solar cells originating from China, Thailand and Vietnam. These countries are the focus of the current investigation.
Q.What is the consequence for Vietnamese producers if they do not cooperate with the Indian investigation?
What is the consequence for Vietnamese producers if they do not cooperate with the Indian investigation?
If Vietnamese producers are deemed uncooperative, India could impose anti-dumping duties on their products. This would result in them losing their competitive advantage and potentially market share in India.
Q.Who initiated the anti-dumping investigation in India?
Who initiated the anti-dumping investigation in India?
The anti-dumping probe was initiated by the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This action followed a petition submitted by the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association, requesting the investigation.
Q.What has the Indian ministry said about the dumping margins for the products being investigated?
What has the Indian ministry said about the dumping margins for the products being investigated?
The ministry has not disclosed the specific dumping margins for the products under investigation. However, they have stated that the margins are known to exceed the 2 percent threshold, indicating significant dumping.
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