The head of the Trade Remedy Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce answered questions from journalists on initiating anti-dumping investigations on imported medical CT tubes originating from the United States and India.

The head of the Trade Remedies Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce responded to questions from reporters about the anti-dumping investigation initiated against imported medical CT tube from the United States and India. The head of the Trade Remedies Investigation Bureau stated that this anti-dumping investigation was initiated in response to an application from the domestic industry, and the products under investigation are certain ball bearing medical CT tubes. The preliminary evidence submitted by the applicant shows that from 2022 to 2024, the cumulative import volume of the relevant products dumped from the United States and India increased by 13%, and the import prices continued to decrease, leading to the suppression of domestic product prices, causing difficulties in the operation of domestic industries, and resulting in losses. Questions: We noticed that the Ministry of Commerce initiated an anti-dumping investigation against imported medical CT tubes from the United States and India. Could you provide more details on this investigation? This anti-dumping investigation was initiated in response to an application from the domestic industry, focusing on certain ball bearing medical CT tubes. The preliminary evidence submitted by the applicant shows that from 2022 to 2024, the cumulative import volume of the dumped products from the United States and India increased by 13%, leading to a continuous decrease in import prices, which suppressed and inhibited the prices of domestic products, causing operational difficulties and losses in the domestic industry. After receiving the application from the domestic industry, the investigation agency reviewed it in accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations and complied with WTO rules. The agency determined that the application met the conditions for initiating an anti-dumping investigation and decided to proceed with the investigation. The investigation agency will conduct the investigation in accordance with the law and make objective and fair decisions based on the investigation results. Questions: We also noted that the Ministry of Commerce previously initiated the first industry competitiveness investigation on related products. What are the connections and differences between the two investigations? Both investigations were initiated in response to applications from the domestic industry, but they differ in terms of the product scope, investigation content, and other aspects. Firstly, the product scope is different. The industry competitiveness investigation involves imported medical CT tube products, while the anti-dumping investigation only focuses on certain ball bearing medical CT tubes imported from the United States and India. Secondly, the content of the investigations is different. The industry competitiveness investigation is a factual investigation that examines the impact of imported products on the domestic industry and its competitiveness. This investigation does not target specific countries or regions and does not affect normal trade. The anti-dumping investigation targets unfair competition practices of imported products from specific countries and regions, and the investigation agency can make decisions on whether to take anti-dumping measures based on the investigation results. It is important to emphasize that the investigation agency will conduct both investigations in accordance with the law, fully protect the rights of all stakeholders, and safeguard the legitimate interests of the domestic industry. This article is translated from the Ministry of Commerce, GMTEight editor: Li Cheng.