The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated investigation concerning alleged circumvention of countervailing duty imposed on imports of saccharin from China.
- The DGTR has received complaints that the artificial sweetener originating from China is being exported via Thailand.
About Saccharin
- Saccharin is used in food and beverages, personal care products, tabletop sweeteners, electroplating brighteners, pharmaceuticals, among others.
- Saccharin (benzoic sulfimide) is a synthetic sweetener approximately 300–400 times sweeter than sucrose.
About countervailing duty
- DGTR had recommended countervailing duty on imports of saccharin from China in June 2019.
- Countervailing duty applies to goods that have benefited from government subsidies in the country of origin, resulting in substantially lower-than normal prices.
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