India initiates anti-dumping probe into imports of Chinese rubber

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: The Commerce Ministry’s arm DGTR has initiated an anti-dumping probe into an import of a Chinese rubber, used mainly in the auto industry, following a complaint by a domestic manufacturer. The applicant has alleged that the dumping of – Halo Isobuten and Isoprene Rubber – is impacting the domestic industry. The applicant – Reliance Sibur Elastomers – has requested for the imposition of anti-dumping duty on the imports from China, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) said in a notification. “On the basis of the duly substantiated application filed by the domestic industry, and having…