Anti-Dumping Duty

Current Context: India has imposed anti-dumping duties on five Chinese goods, including aluminium foil, to protect domestic industries from cheap imports.

• Purpose: Protects domestic industries from unfairly cheap imports (dumping).

Framework:

• Governed by WTO’s Anti-Dumping Agreement and Article 6 of GATT.
• Recommended by Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR)under the Commerce Ministry.
• Significance: Restores fair competition and ensures a level-playing field for domestic producers.