Product description – Biaxially Oriented Polyamide Film, also commonly known as BOPA film, Biaxially Oriented Nylon (BON) Film, BOPA Nylon Film or Nylon Film. BOPA film is a high performance specialised flexible packaging film and is known for its high mechanical strength, isotropic properties, odour and aroma resistance, hot and cold forming resistance, moisture and oxygen barrier properties, and puncture resistance. It is manufactured from polyamide resin through biaxial orientation technology and have different thicknesses ranging from 12 microns to 30 microns.  

HS Codes – 3920 92 19 and 3920 92 99.

Uses – It is used as specialised packaging material for food, liquids and pharmaceutical products. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as a component in blister foils for packing tablets, capsules and other medical products. It is also used for packaging products such as edible oil, frozen foods, ketchup, retort products and dairy products. Further, it is used in packaging household and personal care products.

Countries Involved – China and Thailand

Applicant – JPFL Films Private Limited

Period of investigation – 1^st January 2025 to 31^st December 2025

Injury period – 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and the period of investigation

Facts of the present case – The present application was filed by the first and sole producer of the like article in India, prior to which the Indian market was entirely dependent on imports. The investigation has been initiated as it was prima facie noted that the volume of imports from the subject countries has increased significantly, despite commencement of production in India. The subject imports were undercutting the prices of domestic industry and prevented it from achieving its targeted prices. The subject imports account for almost the entirety of market share, due to which the domestic industry has been unable to fully utilize its capacities and has suffered significant losses, cash losses and recorded negative return on investment. Its actual performance was lower than the projected performance due to presence of subject imports. It was prima facie noted that the dumped imports were causing injury in the form of material retardation to the establishment of the domestic industry in India. Accordingly, the Authority, having been prima facie satisfied by the information provided, found it appropriate to initiate the investigation to determine the existence, degree and effect of the alleged dumping of the subject goods originating in or exported from the subject countries vide Notification No. F. No. 6/38/2026-DGTR.