Product Description: The product under consideration is 1,1,1,2 – Tetrafluoroethene or R-134a of all types whether packed or unpacked. The scope of the product excludes cGMP approved pharma grade.
R-134a is also known as Tetrafluroethane, Genetron 134a, Suva l34a or HFC-I34a, HFA-134a and Norflurane. It is a haloalkane refrigerant with thermodynamic properties similar to R-12 (dichloroditluoromethane), but without its ozone depletion potential.
HS Codes: The product under consideration is classifiable under chapter 29 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, under the subheadings 29034500. The product is also being imported under 29034300. Prior to 2021-22 the product was classifiable under 29033919 and the product was also imported under 29033990. The customs classification is only indicative and not binding.
Uses: R134A is primarily used as high temperature refrigerant for automobile air-conditioners.
Countries involved: China PR
Applicants: SRF Limited
Period of investigation: 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024.
Injury period: 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and the period of investigation
Facts of the present case: The anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of 1,1,1,2 – Tetrafluoroethene or R-134a from China PR was initiated vide notification dated 27th September 2024. The applicant has claimed that the volume of imports has increased in absolute term as well as relative term. The subject imports are undercutting the prices of the applicant. Further, the subject imports have depressed the prices, thereby preventing the applicant from to increase its prices to recover the full cost and achieve reasonable rate of return. As a result of dumped imports from China PR, the applicant is suffering financial losses.