Calcutta High Court Quashes DGTR Findings
Kolkata, September 22 — The Calcutta High Court has struck down the final findings of India’s Designated Authority (DGTR) on anti-dumping duties applied to tio2 imports from China.
Court’s Observations
The judges noted serious procedural lapses, stressing that the petitioner was not given adequate opportunity to review confidential information or contest the claims. Consequently, the interim duties already imposed were also invalidated.
Legal Context
The ruling highlights the importance of procedural fairness under India’s Anti-Dumping Rules, particularly Rule 7(2) and Article 6.9 of the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement, which require disclosure of essential facts to ensure all parties can defend their interests.
Next Steps
Although the DGTR may re-examine the matter, any duties collected so far will remain subject to the final outcome. The judgment leaves uncertainty over the future of India’s anti-dumping measures on Chinese titanium dioxide, raising the possibility of their eventual cancellation.
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