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Chinese exporters try to cope with increasing trade disputes

29/12/2011

Chinese companies have experienced better outcomes in recent international anti-dumping cases, though disputes over China's trade practices continue to intensify, the 21st Century Business Herald reports.

China Lowering Commodity-Import Tariffs

29/12/2011

According to a recent announcement by the Chinese Ministry of Finance, the State Council's tariff committee declared next year's tariff scheme, where it lowered the duties for 730-odd imported commodities to an average of 4.4%, which more than halves the rate enjoyed by Most Favored Nation status under World Trade Organization rules.

China cautions its solar because on India’s anti-dumping probe

29/12/2011

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has warned domestic producers that India may begin in a month investigation whether China is ‘dumping’ solar cells on its market, according to a report.

Australian Interim Anti-Dumping on China's Welded Tubes

29/12/2011

On December 23, 2011, Australia made a preliminary anti-dumping ruling on import welded tubes originating in China, South Korea, Malaysia, Chinese Taiwan, and Thailand, which are under HS Codes 73063000, 73066100, and 73066900.

India: Tyre dealers seek removal of anti-dumping duty

26/12/2011

Squeezed between falling demand from local auto sector and depreciating rupee making imports costlier, domestic tyre dealers have urged the government to immediately notify the removal of anti-dumping duty.

India: JSL urges government to protect Indian industry from coil dumping

26/12/2011

In the wake of incidents of evasion of anti-dumping duty by companies, Jindal Stainless Limited said that the government should protect the interests of the domestic industry by increasing the width of coils that attract duty to 1,500mm from 1,250mm.

U.S. delays decision in China solar case until Feb

26/12/2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department is giving itself an extra month to investigate charges of unfair Chinese government subsidies in a case brought by the U.S. unit of German solar energy company SolarWorld, a department official said on Friday.

Philippines to review alcohol taxes after WTO ruling

26/12/2011

The Philippines will review taxes on foreign alcohol products following a World Trade Organisation decision that the current system was discriminatory and the trade minister said the government will look at how to assist affected local distillers.