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Cohen’s D test – An insight into the statistical tool used by the USDOC for determining targeted dumping
By Shyam Matanhelia
The article in this issue of International Trade Amicus examines how the Cohen’s D test is utilized by the United States Department of Commerce (USDOC) for analyzing the existence of targeted dumping, which refers to a specific trade practice where exporters sell their goods at an export price differing significantly among different purchasers, regions or time periods. It elaborates on what is Cohen’s D test including its formula, and its application covering the steps for computing Cohen’s D and how the ratio of transactions passing or failing the Cohen’s D test is computed by the USDOC. According to the author, understanding the complexities of the Cohen’s D test and how it is used may help the exporters to the United States to formulate appropriate pricing strategies.
Trade Remedy News
Alloy steel chisel/ tool and hydraulic rock breaker in fully assembled condition from China PR and Korea RP – India imposes definitive anti-dumping duty
Atrazine Technical from China PR – India’s DGTR recommends continuation of countervailing
duty (with revision) after sunset review
Brass Rod from India – USA issues affirmative finding of material injury in an
anti-dumping investigation
Ceramic tiles from India – USA issues affirmative finding of material injury in a
countervailing investigation
Corrosion-resistant steel sheet from India – Canada issues affirmative expiry review
Easy open ends of tin plate, including electrolytic tin plate (ETP), measuring 401 Diameter (99MM) and 300 Diameter (73MM) in dimension from China PR – India imposes definitive anti-dumping duty
Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from India – USA issues affirmative finding of receipt of countervailable subsidies between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022
High Chrome Cast Iron Grinding Media from India – USA issues affirmative finding of material injury in anti-dumping and countervailing duties investigations
Large Diameter Welded Pipe from India – USA issues affirmative sunset review of anti-dumping order
Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from India – USA continues with anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders
Oil country tubular goods from India – Canada initiates re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices
Organic Soybean Meal from India – USA issues preliminary finding of sale at below normal value during 2 November 2021 to 30 April 2023 by Shanti Worldwide
Poly Vinyl Chloride Paste Resin from China PR, Korea RP, Malaysia, Norway, Taiwan and Thailand – India imposes provisional anti-dumping duty
Silicomanganese from India – USA issues determination of sale at less than normal value between 1 May 2022 and 30 April 2023
Sodium Cyanide from China PR, European Union, Japan and Korea RP – India imposes definitive anti-dumping duty
Telescopic Channel Drawer Slider from China PR – India imposes provisional anti-dumping duty
Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from India – USA issues determination of sale at less than normal value between 1 November 2021 and 31 October 2022
Welded Stainless-Steel Pipes and Tubes from China PR and Vietnam – India’s DGTR recommends continuation of countervailing duty after sunset review
WTO News
South Africa asks for establishment of Panel for adjudicating EU’s measures against import of citrus fruits from South Africa
Colombian anti-dumping duties on frozen fries from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany – EU initiates compliance proceedings
India and European Union fail to conclude any agreement on steel at WTO
India Customs and Trade Policy Update
Display assembly of a cellular mobile phone – Scope for BCD exemption clarified
Gold jewelry import restricted – Imports (except parts) under India-UAE CEPA TRQ however permitted without restrictions
Defence imports – Exemption extended till 30 June 2029
Ratio decidendi
Anti-dumping duty – Central Government can under Section 25(1) of Customs Act grant exemption from anti-dumping duty – Gujarat High Court
Lanterns with USB port specifically for solar charging are classifiable as solar lanterns – CESTAT Kolkata
