Fashion
India may impose up to $2/kg anti-dumping duty on spandex yarn
The investigation, initiated in March ****, covered the period from October **** to September **** and was based on a petition filed by Indorama India Private Limited. The authority found that dumped imports from the subject countries had caused material injury to the domestic industry, as per notification issued in this regard by the DGTR.
The product under consideration includes elastomeric filament yarn of all deniers, commonly known as spandex or elastane, widely used in stretch garments such as hosiery, activewear and innerwear. However, certain categories have been excluded, including coloured yarn (except black), elastomeric yarn on beam, LYCRA branded products, and yarn used in diapers.