Virgin Multi-layer Paperboard from Chile and China - DGTR Initiates Anti-dumping Investigation on Complaint of IPMA on behalf of Domestic Industry

[DGTR Initiation Notification Case No. AD (OI) – 26/2024 dated 30 September 2024]

The product under consideration is multi-layer board made of white / virgin wood pulp, whether coated or uncoated, and is also known as Virgin Multi-Layer Paperboard. The product under consideration is made up of multiple layers of paper bonded together. The product under consideration is made up of pulp from fibre of trees. The product under consideration comes in various grades. The product under consideration includes Folding Box Board (FBB), Solid Bleached Sulfate Board (SBS), Cup Stock Paper or Board and Liquid Packaging Board, all in the range of 140 to 450 GSM. These are classified into two main categories, virgin grade which is manufactured from fibre of the trees and recycled grade manufactured from fibres obtained from recovered paper and paperboard. Coated/uncoated cigarette boards and paperboards made out of recycled/brown pulp or fibre are excluded from the scope of the product under consideration.

The product under consideration is predominantly used as material in the packaging industry due to its strength and purity. They are used for packing of food, cosmetics and pharma products.

The application has been filed by the Indian Paper Manufacturing Association on behalf of the domestic industry. The following members and domestic producers of the subject goods in India have provided information for the present investigation. (hereinafter referred to as “applicant domestic producers”).

a. Century Textiles and Industries Limited

b. Emami Papers Mills Limited

c. ITC Limited

d. JK Paper Limited

e. Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited

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