Article
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 News Remedy
- 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 & 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
