Indian Graphite Manufacturers ... vs Ministry Of Finance, Designated ... on 13 April, 2006
The letter is silent on consumption pattern. On the other hand, M/s. Arihant Sinotech Corp. has stated that Chinese electrodes are inferior in quality and their consumption is 20% higher. Therefore, we find that in the absence of any evidence contrary to what was disclosed to the domestic industry in the disclosure statement, the Designated Authority has correctly given adjustment in the export price to the electrodes from China's exporters for determination of ex-factory price. The decisions relied upon by the domestic industry in the case of Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association v. Designated Authority and DSM Idemitsu Limited v. Designated Authority (Supra) are not relevant on the issue as these decisions are in respect of determination of like articles where quality does not make a difference in determining whether products are like articles or not. These decisions are not relevant for determination of ex-factory price where adjustment has been given in value due to inferior quality.