New Delhi, Apr 2 (KNN) India has imposed an anti-dumping duty on imports of a certain type of sheet used in solar cell making from China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Thailand for five years to safeguard domestic players against cheap shipments.

In a move, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) recommended that the imposition of duty on on the imports of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) sheets to offset dumping and injury caused by dumped imports from China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.

The duty is aimed at ensuring fair trading practices and creating a level playing field for domestic producers with regard to foreign producers and exporters.

In a notification, the Department of Revenue said that after considering the recommendations of the commerce ministry's investigation arm DGTR, it is imposing the duty, which is in the range of USD 537 to USD 1,559 per tonne, on imports of EVA.

The anti-dumping duty imposed shall be effective for a period of five years (unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier), it added. (KNN/YV)