New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended the imposition of an anti-dumping duty on imports of glass fibre from China, Bahrain, and Thailand for a period of five years.

The duty, aimed at protecting domestic manufacturers from cheap inbound shipments, has been suggested in the range of USD 194-394 per tonne.

In its final findings, the DGTR concluded that glass fibre, widely used across sectors including electricals, has been exported to India at prices below the normal value, resulting in dumping.

While the DGTR makes the recommendation, the final decision to impose the duty rests with the Finance Ministry.

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