DGTR initiates anti-dumping probe into nylon-6 chip imports from China, Russia

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of nylon-6 chips and granules—raw plastic materials—from China and Russia, after domestic manufacturers alleged that cheap imports are hurting local industry, the Commerce Ministry said. Nylon-6 chips are primarily used in textile applications, particularly in the manufacture of synthetic yarns and fabrics, though they also find use in light-duty automotive and electrical applications. The DGTR has noted that the imported product and the domestically-produced material are technically and commercially substitutable, with similar physical and chemical characteristics, manufacturing processes and end uses, allowing buyers to switch between them based largely on price. In the absence of corrective duties, domestic manufacturers face difficulty competing with imports that benefit from scale, state support or lower input costs in exporting countries, as per a report.

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