Product description: Since the present proceeding is a sunset review, the product scope remains the same as the original investigation. The product under consideration is “Copper Tubes and Pipes”, excluding internally-grooved tubes (‘”IGT”).

HS Codes: The product under consideration is classified under Chapter 74 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. However, the subject goods are also imported under the sub-headings 74111000, 74112100, 74112200 and 74112900 as per the import data. The custom classification is indicative only and is not binding.

Uses: Copper tubes and pipes are cylindrical profiles having a circular, rectangular, square, oval, or other cross section etc. Copper tubes and pipes can be made of either refined copper or copper alloys. Copper tubes and pipes are largely used in air-conditioning and refrigeration (ACR) systems. More than 90% of the consumption of the product is of refined copper circular cross section tubes and pipes in ACR systems applications.

Countries Involved: Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.  

Applicant: Ram Ratna Wires Limited and MetTube Copper India Private Limited

Period of Investigation: The period of investigation is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 (12 months).

Injury Period: April 2022 – March 2023, April 2023 to March 2024, April 2024 to March 2025 and the POI.

Facts of the present case: The countervailing measures are presently set to expire on 27 April 2027. The application has been filed seeking an extension of the measures on grounds of likelihood of continued subsidisation and recurrence of injury. The domestic industry has alleged that subsidisation of the production and export of the subject goods has continued during the period of investigation. Further, the domestic industry has alleged that a confluence of several factors, including preferential access under ASEAN-India FTA, third-country trade measures etc have created a significant risk of diversion of exports to India in the event of termination of measures.