India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of nylon-6 chips from China and Russia, following a complaint by domestic manufacturers alleging material injury caused by low-priced imports.
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has begun the probe to assess whether the imports are being dumped into the Indian market and whether such practices have adversely impacted the domestic industry in terms of production, capacity utilisation, profitability and market share.
Nylon-6 chips are a key raw material used in the manufacture of synthetic fibres, engineering plastics and industrial yarns, serving sectors such as textiles, automotive and consumer goods.
The investigation will examine import data over the specified period, price trends and the extent of any injury to Indian producers. Based on its findings, the DGTR may recommend the imposition of anti-dumping duties to safeguard domestic manufacturers from unfair trade practices.
If duties are imposed, they would remain in force for a specified period, subject to review, in line with World Trade Organization rules.