Wallpapers from China under Dumping Probe on Complaint of Sole Producer Eximus Wallpapers

· Rs. 207 crs Import held to Ransom by Single Producer!

· Eximus Price is Rs. 4000 per Roll while China Prices vary from Rs. 300 onwards due to Scale

· Eximus uses Finland Paper and Shanghai ink, little value addition

· Normal Value for China Calculated on Indian Costs Comprising of Finland Paper!!

· Exports Crashed to Rs. 24 crs as Indian Industry is nowhere near China!

Purpose of the Notification

· The DGTR has initiated an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of PVC and Non-Woven Wallpapers from China PR.

· The petition was filed by Eximus Wallpapers Private Limited, claiming injury to domestic industry due to dumped imports.

Product Under Consideration (PUC)

· Included:

o PVC Wallpapers

o Non-Woven Wallpapers

· Excluded:

o Digital Customized Wallpapers

o Natural Wallpapers (e.g., cork, mica)

o Fabric-backed Wallpapers

Domestic Industry

· Eximus Wallpapers Pvt. Ltd. claims to be the sole producer of the subject goods in India.

· They assert no affiliation with Chinese exporters or importers.

Basis of Dumping Allegation

· Normal Value: Estimated based on Indian production costs due to China PR being treated as a non-market economy.

· Export Price: Derived from DG System data, adjusted for logistics and other costs.

· Dumping Margin: Preliminary evidence suggests imports are priced below fair value, causing injury.

Injury to Domestic Industry

· Imports from China have increased significantly.

· Domestic industry faces:

o Price undercutting

o Low capacity utilization

o Financial losses during the investigation period

Period of Investigation (POI)

· POI: April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025

· Injury Analysis: Covers April 2021 – March 2025

Procedure & Participation

· Interested parties (exporters, importers, governments) must submit relevant information within 30 days.

· Submissions must follow confidentiality protocols and be shared in both confidential and non-confidential formats.

Monitoring & Compliance

· Parties are advised to regularly check the DGTR website for updates, questionnaires, hearings, and notices.

· Non-cooperation may result in decisions based on available facts.