Oman implements anti-dumping duties on ceramic and porcelain tile imports from China and India

Muscat– The decision to impose these duties comes within the framework of the Unified Law on Anti-Dumping, Countervailing and Safeguard Measures of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Nasra bint Sultan Al Habsi, Director General of Commerce at the Ministry and member of the GCC Standing Committee for Combating Harmful Practices in International Trade, explained that this decision was made in response to complaints by the ceramic and porcelain tiles producing industries in the Gulf against imports from India and China, alleging dumping in the local markets of the GCC countries
She stated that the General Secretariat, represented by the relevant technical office, initiated the investigation procedures into the complaint, with the participation of all relevant parties. The investigation and related procedures continued for more than 12 months, from the announcement of the start of the investigation until the competent authorities were contacted regarding the implementation.

Based on the investigation results, technical reports were submitted to the Permanent Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Industrial Cooperation Committee, to issue the final decision to impose anti-dumping duties for a period of five years.

Ahmed bin Salem Al Rasbi, Director General of the Competition and Anti-Monopoly Centre at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, stated that the decisions issued by the Permanent Committee for Combating Harmful Practices in International Trade of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), based on the Unified Gulf Law, represent a strategic step towards establishing a fair and competitive trading environment in the GCC markets, thereby ensuring the protection of national industries from harmful dumping practices.

He emphasised that imposing anti-dumping duties on ceramic and porcelain tile imports from China and India is a vital measure to protect the local market from price distortions resulting from the entry of products at unfair prices that do not reflect the true cost of production. He pointed out that these decisions will enhance the ability of local producers to compete, improve quality, and expand production lines, which will positively impact industrial performance and employment, and will directly contribute to achieving a price balance between local and imported products.

He explained that these decisions guarantee consumers, in the long term, wider choices and higher quality by encouraging local investments and limiting the risks of monopoly that may result from the withdrawal of local industries. He noted that these measures represent an integrated framework for protecting the market and consumers.

According to Khalid bin Issa Al Ameri, Director General of the General Directorate of Consumer Services and Market Control at the Consumer Protection Authority, efforts are on to closely monitor the implementation of the decision to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of ceramic and porcelain tiles of Chinese and Indian origin. He explained that the Authority is working according to a clear plan to monitor and survey the prices of ceramic and porcelain imported from India and China, as periodic inspection campaigns are intensified on shops specialising in selling these products in local markets.
He stressed that the Consumer Protection Authority will not hesitate to take necessary legal action against violators and address any violations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. He emphasised the need for suppliers to adhere to regulations and legislation and urged all consumers to report any improper practices

_{Images are for reference only.Images and contents gathered automatic from google or 3rd party sources.All rights on the images and contents are with their legal original owners.}