India Launches Anti-Dumping Probe on Chinese Copper Data Cables
India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into copper data cables imported from China, marking the latest move in a series of trade remedies targeting Chinese products. The probe, announced on September 18, 2025, follows a formal complaint by Indian firms Birla Cable Limited and Sterlite Technologies Limited, who allege that Chinese imports are priced below fair market value, harming domestic industry .
Investigation Timeline and Scope
The anti-dumping review covers a 12-month period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, while injury assessment spans fiscal years 2021–2022 through 2024–2025 . Products under scrutiny include structured copper data cables like CAT 5e, CAT 6, CAT 6A, CAT 7, and CAT 7A varieties, classified under India’s customs code 854449 .
Compliance and Response Strategies
Interested parties have 15 days to comment on product scope and 30 days to submit questionnaire responses post-disclosure of non-confidential application versions . The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCMP) is coordinating defense efforts, urging affected exporters to engage promptly to avoid punitive duties—historically as high as 75.72% in past cases .
Broader Trade Context
This investigation aligns with India’s pattern of trade defenses against Chinese goods, including recent probes into cranes, tempered glass, and acrylic fibers . As copper cables underpin critical sectors like data centers and 5G infrastructure, the outcome could reshape supply chains, pushing Chinese firms to diversify exports to Southeast Asia or the Middle East .
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