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The Directorate General of Trade Remedies
(DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping
investigation into imports of Biaxially Oriented Polyamide (BOPA) Film
originating in or exported from China
PR and Thailand.
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The
investigation follows an application filed by JPFL Films Private Limited, alleging that
dumped imports are causing material
retardation to the establishment of the domestic industry and
seeking the imposition of anti-dumping duty.
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BOPA
Film is a
high-performance flexible packaging material used for:
o Food and liquid packaging
o Pharmaceutical blister packaging
o Packaging of edible oil, frozen foods,
dairy products
o Household and personal care products such
as detergents and shampoos.
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The
product is classified under Customs
Tariff Heading 3920, tariff items 3920 92 19 and 3920 92 99.
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JPFL
Films
established India's first
BOPA Film manufacturing facility at Nashik, Maharashtra,
commencing production on 1
January 2025. Before this, India's demand was entirely met
through imports.
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The
company claims to be the sole
domestic producer, accounting for 100% of India's domestic production,
and has neither imported the product from the subject countries nor has any
relationship with exporters or importers.
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The Period of Investigation (POI)
is 1 January 2025 to 31
December 2025, while the injury assessment covers 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and the POI.
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For
the investigation:
o China PR has been treated as a non-market economy for
determining normal value.
o The normal value for Thailand has been
constructed using the best available information due to the absence of reliable
domestic price data.
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DGTR's
preliminary analysis indicates that the dumping
margin is above the de minimis level and is significant,
providing sufficient prima facie evidence of dumping.
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According
to the applicant, dumped imports have:
o Increased significantly after domestic
production began.
o Undercut domestic prices.
o Prevented the domestic industry from
achieving target prices.
o Led to under-utilisation of capacity.
o Resulted in significant financial losses,
cash losses and negative return on investment.
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DGTR
found prima facie evidence of:
o Dumping,
o Material retardation to the establishment
of the domestic industry, and
o A causal link between dumped imports and
the injury suffered, leading to the initiation of the investigation.
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All
interested parties must submit information and questionnaire responses through the SETU Portal
within the prescribed timelines.
[DGTR Initiation
Notification SETU Case ID: AD/OI/036/2026 dated 24.06.2026]