Safeguarding Industries from Harmful Practices in International Trade
In line with the fundamental objectives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and in alignment with the goals of the Unified Economic Agreement of the Council, aimed at achieving economic integration among member states, and recognizing the vital role played by Gulf industries in the economies of the Council's countries, the GCC states have undertaken necessary measures to safeguard their industries from harmful practices in international trade directed towards them by non-member states. These practices either cause damage to Gulf industries, threaten their occurrence, or hinder their establishment. This is accomplished through the utilization of Antidumping, Countervailing Measures, and Safeguard Measures under Law No. (48) of 2011, approving the GCC Common Law on Anti-Dumping, Countervailing Measures , Safeguard Measures, and its Rules of Implementation.
For more information you can contact the Industrial Development Directorate on de@moic.gov.bh
Current Cases Related to Harmful Practices in International Trade:
1. Anti-dumping cases
A. Initiated Investigations:
- Initiation Of Anti-Dumping Investigation Against GCC Imports of Semi-Chemical Fluting Paper, Fluting and Test Liner Paper (recycled liner board) [Container Board Paper] Originating in or Exported from Federal Republic of Germany, Republic of India, and Republic of France
- The continuation of imposing the definitive anti-dumping duties against GCC imports of electric lead-acid accumulators of capacity from 35 up to 115 amperes, whether or not rectangular (including square) of a kind used for starting piston engines (Automotive Batteries)Originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea.
- Initiation Of Anti-Dumping Investigation against GCC Imports of Ceramic Sinks-Wash Basins, Wash Basin Pedestals, Baths, Bidets, Water Closet Pans, Flushing Cisterns, Urinals and Similar Sanitary Fixtures Originating in or Exported from the People’s Republic of China and Republic of India.
B. Investigations ended with imposed duties:
- Anti-Dumping investigation against imports of Uncoated paper and paperboard (Kraft liner or Fluting or Test liner) in rolls or sheets (Containerboard). (Originating in Spain, Italy and Poland)
- Anti-Dumping Investigation against imports of Ceramic flags and paving hearth floor or wall tiles; whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics (Ceramic Tiles). Originating in China and India
- Anti-Dumping Investigation against GCC imports of Portland cement aluminous cement slag cement supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements whether or not colored or in the form of clinkers. (Originating in Islamic Republic of Iran)
- Anti-Dumping Investigation Against GCC Imports of Plates, Sheets, and Strip of Aluminum Alloys. Originating in or Exported from The People’s Republic of China
- Anti-Dumping investigation against GCC imports of electric accumulators used for starting piston engines, from 32 to 225 amperes, originating in or exported from Republic of Turkey, and Republic of India
2. Safeguarding cases
A. Initiated Investigations:
B. Investigations ended with imposed duties
3. Countervailing measures cases
A. Initiated Investigations
B. Investigations ended with imposed duties
