Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Paste Resin - Anti Dumping investigation on European Union and Japan

Ref no. 6/33/2024 - DGTR, dated 24 Jan 2025

PERIOD OF INVESTIGATION (POI)
The period of investigation (POI) adopted by the Authority for the present investigation is from 1st April 2023 to 30th September 2024 (18 months). The injury examination period covers the periods 1stApril 2020 - 31st March 2021, 1st April 2021 - 31st March 2022, 1st April 2022 - 31st March 2023 and the POI.

PRODUCT UNDER CONSIDERATION
The product under consideration in the present application is 'Poly Vinyl Chloride Paste Resin' also known as 'PVC paste resin' or 'Emulsion PVC Resin'. PVC Paste Resin is produced using vinyl chloride monomer and is usually sold in the form of white/off-white powder. The PUC is primarily used for manufacturing artifical leather and the other uses of the product are in the manufacturing of rexene, coated fabrics, tarpaulins, conveyer beltings, toys, automotive sealant, adhesives, and gloves.

CHAPTERS UNDER INVESTIGATION
The product under consideration is classified under Chapter 39 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 under subheading 390410 of the Tariff Classification and has a dedicated classification under ITC HS Code 39041010. The customs classification is indicative only and is in no way binding on the scope of the PUC in the present investigation.

The application has been filed by M/s Chemplast Sanmar Limited. It has been submitted in the petition that there is one another producer of the subject goods in India, namely M/s Finolex Industries Limited.