Mobile Covers from China under Dumping Probe on All India Mobile Covers Manufacturers Association (AIMCMA) Complaint

17 Members in Association

Case Overview

· Issued by: Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India

· Date: 29 September 2025

· Case No.: AD (OI)-13/2025

· Subject: Anti-dumping investigation on imports of Mobile Covers from China PR

Product Under Consideration

· Includes mobile phone cases, protective shells, and covers

· Used for protection and personalization of smartphones

· No dedicated customs classification; imported under various subheadings in Chapters 39 and 85

Domestic Industry & Standing

· Application filed by All India Mobile Covers Manufacturers Association (AIMCMA)

· 17 member companies provided injury data; AIMCMA represents 43 producers

· Industry is fragmented and falls under MSME category

· Applicant companies are not importers or related to exporters from China PR

Investigation Scope

· Period of Investigation (POI): 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025

· Injury Examination Period: 2021–2024 plus POI

· Sampling methodology to be used for injury margin determination

Dumping Allegations

· Normal Value: Estimated based on domestic cost and reasonable profit margins due to lack of reliable Chinese market data

· Export Price: Derived from DGCI&S import data, adjusted for logistics and charges

· Dumping Margin: Prima facie evidence suggests margins above de minimis threshold

Injury & Causal Link

· Increased volume of dumped imports

· Price undercutting and suppression

· Decline in domestic market share and profitability

· Sufficient evidence of material injury to Indian producers

Initiation & Procedure

· Investigation initiated under Section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act and Rule 5 of AD Rules

· Rule 6 procedures will be followed

· Interested parties must submit data within 30 days

· Confidential submissions must be accompanied by non-confidential versions

Communication & Compliance

· Submissions to be emailed to designated DGTR contacts

· Parties must monitor DGTR website for updates and notices

· Non-cooperation may lead to adverse findings based on available facts