Question : ANTI-DUMPING DUTY ON COCONUT OIL



(a) whether the coconut growing States are urging the Centre to impose anti-dumping duty heavily on coconut oil imports to save domestic oil sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( SHRI ARUN SHOURIE )

(a) Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties has not received any petition from the industry or the States for imposition of anti-dumping duty on Coconut Oil.

(b) & (c) : Do not arise.