India’s commerce ministry launched an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of multi-layer paperboard from China and Indonesia on March 20. An analyst says the move signals that developing countries have started to scrutinize China’s production capacity relocation chain.
The Indian Paper Manufacturers Association filed a petition with India’s Ministry of Commerce on behalf of the Indian paper industry, requesting an investigation into subsidized imports that put pressure on domestic producers.
The multi-layer paperboard under investigation is manufactured from raw materials consisting of at least 51 percent bleached wood pulp (virgin wood pulp) that is coated or uncoated, according to the ministry….
India Launches Anti-Subsidy Investigation Into Paperboard Imports From China, Indonesia
