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(India) Dumping duty on some stainless steel eased

07/12/2009

Mumbai: In a move that will help importers, the government has relaxed anti-dumping duty on cold-rolled stainless steel of types not manufactured in the country.

Silk fabric sector requests Govt to correct duty anomaly

07/12/2009

Recently the Banarasi Vastra Udyog Sangh (BVUS) dispatched a letter to the Union Finance Minister and the Union Industry Minister, highlighting the plight of the silk industry in Varanasi in particular and India as a whole. They particularly dwelt on the customs duty and anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of raw silk and silk fabrics in to the country, which they consider as against the economic principles.

Prospects brighten for leather sector

07/12/2009

With a plentiful collection of rawhides, the tanners are expecting a brisk business this year as the global economy is on the recovery trail. Besides, the prices of hides and skin are relatively lower in domestic market this year. Export orders for leather goods are also picking up following a turnaround in the world economy. This is a positive news for the country's economy.

Indiana lawmaker speaks on steel dumping

07/12/2009

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Ind., was among many legislators and business executives who spoke at a Tuesday public hearing in Washington on whether certain types of steel pipe imported from China should face further trade restrictions.

Footwear industry dismayed by tariff turnaround

07/12/2009

EU member states Germany, Austria and Malta, have decided to abstain on a crucial vote on whether or not to extend anti-dumping duties on footwear imports from China and Vietnam angering the UK footwear industry.

EU ministers to extend Asian shoe duties-diplomats

07/12/2009

BRUSSELS, Dec 2 (Reuters) - European Union ministers are expected to vote to prolong import duties on shoes from China and Vietnam, overturning a rejection of the plan by a key EU trade panel, EU diplomats said on Wednesday.

Sunset review launches on furniture antidumping duties

02/12/2009

WASHINGTON — The U.S. International Trade Commission is set to begin its "sunset review" of the antidumping case on Chinese made wood bedroom furniture.

(USA) Local Leaders to Press Case for Pipe Duties

02/12/2009

WASHINGTON -- The International Trade Commission will hear today from federal, state and local officials in support of the domestic tube and pipe industry.