The Directorate General of Trade Remedied’s (DGTR) recommendation for anti-dumping duty on import of viscose yarn from China, Vietnam and Indonesia has met with opposition from industry leaders. The import duty was sought by the Indian Manmade Yarn Manufacturers Association as import of viscose yarn from these countries was hurting domestic manufacturers.

However, industry leaders say though the duty would benefit domestic yarn manufacturers, it would impact weavers and garment producers as domestic viscose yarn prices were already ruling high.

M Senthil Kumar, Chairman, Palladam Hi-Tech Weaving Park said, several technical textile products are viscose-based and the duty would affect their production. It would also impact the Centre’s production-linked incentive scheme. Also, prices of viscose fabric would rise. There is also a threat of increase in import of viscose-based garments and madeups, he added.

A Sakthivel, Chairman of Apparel Export Promotion Council, said the recommended duty will affect viscose garment production for domestic and export markets.