DGTR initiates anti-dumping probe on Chinese copper data cables import

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on imports of copper data cables from China. DGTR said there is prima facie evidence that the product under consideration is being dumped into the Indian market by Chinese exporters. Copper data cables are used for the transmission of data and signals over local area networks (LAN). They usually comprise twisted pairs of copper conductors, insulated with polyethylene or other sheathing material, with or without the inclusion of braiding, drain wire, individual and/or overall foil shield and a separator. The investigation will examine imports during 2024-25. Injury period for the investigation covers fiscal 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-2024 and 2024-25. It is alleged that copper data cable imports have entered at prices below the cost of sale and the selling price of the domestic industry. This has adversely impacted the profitability of the domestic sector, as per a report.

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