How to Counter China s Dumping into India?

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..... How to Counter China s Dumping into India?
By: - YAGAY andSUN
Customs - Import - Export - SEZ
Dated:- 15-5-2025
How to Counter China's Dumping into India? Countering China's dumping of goods into India-the practice of exporting products at prices lower than domestic or production cost-requires a multi-pronged strategy involving legal, economic, and policy tools. Here's a stru .....

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..... ctured approach India can take: 🇮🇳 Strategic Measures to Counter Dumping by China 1. Use of Anti-Dumping Duties (ADD) * Legal tool under WTO rules to protect domestic industry. * Imposed after investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR). * Example: India has imposed ADD on Chinese steel, solar panels, and tires. * Action: Accelerate investigations an .....

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..... d reduce red tape for imposing ADD. 2. Strengthening DGTR & Trade Defense Mechanisms * Equip DGTR with more resources, tech tools, and faster response teams. * Set up a rapid-response cell to track unfair trade practices. 3. Encouraging Domestic Manufacturing (Atmanirbhar Bharat) * Incentivize local production through: * PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) Schemes * Tax breaks and subsid .....

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..... ies * Easier credit for MSMEs * This reduces import dependence and builds competitive strength. 4. Customs & Border Measures * Use quality checks and certification standards (BIS) to control sub-standard Chinese imports. * Raise non-tariff barriers that align with WTO norms but act as filters. * Digitally monitor import trends and flag under-invoicing/dumping. 5. Imposing Safeguard Dut .....

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..... ies * Temporarily protect industries facing surge in low-cost imports, even without proving dumping. * Good for sectors suddenly impacted by price crashes due to cheap Chinese goods. 6. Trade Diversification * Reduce overdependence on China by: * Promoting FTA partnerships with ASEAN, EU, and Africa * Diversifying sourcing to Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea, etc. 7. Support for Indian MSM .....

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..... Es * Provide R&D support, marketing help, and branding aid. * Help them meet global quality standards to compete with Chinese products. 8. Consumer Awareness & Labeling * Promote "Buy Indian" campaigns with clear labeling. * Educate consumers on long-term value and quality of Indian goods. 9. Retaliatory Measures (With Caution) * Restrict certain Chinese investments or sectors under na .....

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..... tional security grounds. * Use reciprocal tariffs cautiously to avoid WTO violations or trade wars. 🧭 Conclusion India must combine legal enforcement, domestic industry support, and smart trade diplomacy to counter dumping. It's not just about tariffs but also about building resilience and competitiveness. ***
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