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All interested parties had the opportunity to comment on the initiation of the investigation and to request a hearing with the Commission and/or the Hearing Officer in trade proceedings.
Vse zainteresirane strani so imele možnost predložiti pripombe o začetku preiskave ter zahtevati, da jih zasliši Komisija in/ali pooblaščenec za zaslišanje v trgovinskih postopkih.
In the Notice of Initiation, the Commission stated that it might sample interested parties, in accordance with Article 27 of the basic Regulation.
Komisija je v obvestilu o začetku navedla, da bo morda izbrala vzorec zainteresiranih strani v skladu s členom 27 osnovne uredbe.
In accordance with Article 27(1) of the basic Regulation the Commission selected the sample on the basis of the largest representative volume of sales which could reasonably be investigated within the time available, considering also the geographical location.
Komisija je v skladu s členom 27(1) osnovne uredbe izbrala vzorec na podlagi največjega reprezentativnega obsega prodaje, ki ga je mogoče v razpoložljivem času dovolj dobro preiskati, tudi ob upoštevanju geografske lokacije.
The sampled Union producers accounted for more than 80 % of the total Union production, based on information received during standing exercise.
Na podlagi informacij, prejetih med ugotavljanjem reprezentativnosti, so vzorčeni proizvajalci Unije obsegali več kot 80 % celotne proizvodnje v Uniji.
No comments were received within the deadline and the sample was thus confirmed.
Do izteka roka ni prejela nobenih pripomb, zato je bil vzorec potrjen.
The Commission sent questionnaires to the Government of India (‘GOI’), all sampled Union producers, the two known Indian producers/exporters and 53 users that came forward after initiation.
Komisija je poslala vprašalnike vladi Indije, vsem vzorčenim proizvajalcem Unije, dvema znanima indijskima proizvajalcema/izvoznikoma in 53 uporabnikom, ki so izrazili pripravljenost po začetku postopka.
Questionnaire replies were received from the GOI, the four sampled Union producers, one Indian exporting producer and eight users.
Izpolnjene vprašalnike je prejela od indijske vlade, štirih vzorčenih proizvajalcev Unije, enega indijskega proizvajalca izvoznika in osmih uporabnikov.
The Commission sought and verified all the information it deemed necessary for the determination of the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of subsidisation and resulting injury and for the determination of the Union interest.
Komisija je zbrala in preverila vse informacije, ki so bile po njenem mnenju potrebne za ugotovitev verjetnosti nadaljevanja ali ponovitve subvencioniranja in posledične škode ter za ugotovitev interesa Unije.
Verification visits pursuant to Article 26 of the basic Regulation were carried out at the premises of the GOI in Delhi and Bhopal, and the following companies:
Preveritveni obiski v skladu s členom 26 osnovne uredbe so bili opravljeni v prostorih indijske vlade v Delhiju in Bhopalu ter naslednjih družb:
Graftech France SNC, Calais, France
Graftech France SNC, Calais, Francija
Graftech Iberica S.L., Navarra, Spain
Graftech Iberica S.L., Navarra, Španija;
SGL Carbon SA, Wiesbaden, Germany
SGL Carbon SA, Wiesbaden, Nemčija;
Tokai Erftcarbon GmbH, Grevenbroich, Germany
Tokai Erftcarbon GmbH, Grevenbroich, Nemčija;
HEG Limited, Bhopal (‘HEG’)
HEG Limited, Bhopal („HEG“).
The investigation of the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of subsidisation covered the period from 1 October 2014 to 30 September 2015 (the ‘review investigation period’ or ‘RIP’).
Preiskava v zvezi z verjetnostjo nadaljevanja ali ponovitve subvencioniranja je zajela obdobje od 1. oktobra 2014 do 30. septembra 2015 („obdobje preiskave v zvezi s pregledom“ ali „OPP“).
The examination of the trends relevant for the assessment of the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of injury covered the period from 1 January 2012 to the end of the review investigation period (the ‘period considered’).
Proučevanje trendov, pomembnih za oceno verjetnosti nadaljevanja ali ponovitve škode, je zajelo obdobje od 1. januarja 2012 do konca obdobja preiskave v zvezi s pregledom („obravnavano obdobje“).
The product concerned is graphite electrodes of a kind used for electric furnaces, with an apparent density of 1,65 g/cm3 or more and an electrical resistance of 6,0 μ.Ω.m or less, and nipples used for such electrodes, whether imported together or separately originating in India (‘GES’ or ‘the product under review’), currently falling within CN codes ex85451100 (TARIC code 8545110010) and ex85459090 (TARIC code 8545909010).
Zadevni izdelek so grafitne elektrode, ki se uporabljajo za električne peči, nasipne gostote 1,65 g/cm3 ali več in električne upornosti 6,0 μ.Ω.m ali manj, ter šobe, ki se uporabljajo za take elektrode, ne glede na to, ali so uvožene skupaj ali ločeno, s poreklom iz Indije („GES“ ali „izdelek, ki se pregleduje“), in se trenutno uvrščajo pod oznaki KN ex85451100 (oznaka TARIC 8545110010) in ex85459090 (oznaka TARIC 8545909010).
the product under review
izdelek, ki se pregleduje;
The Commission concluded that these products are like products within the meaning of Article 2(c) of the basic Regulation.
Komisija je sklenila, da sta ta izdelka podobna izdelka v smislu člena 2(c) osnovne uredbe.
C. LIKELIHOOD OF A CONTINUATION OF SUBSIDISATION
C. VERJETNOST NADALJEVANJA SUBVENCIONIRANJA
In accordance with Article 18(1) of the basic Regulation, the Commission examined whether the expiry of the existing measures would be likely to lead to a continuation of subsidisation.
V skladu s členom 18(1) osnovne uredbe je Komisija proučila, ali obstaja verjetnost, da bi iztek obstoječih ukrepov povzročil nadaljevanje subvencioniranja.
On the basis of the information contained in the review request, the following schemes, which allegedly involve the granting of subsidies, were investigated:
Na podlagi informacij iz zahtevka za pregled so bile preiskane naslednje sheme, ki domnevno vključujejo dodeljevanje subvencij:
Nationwide Schemes
državne sheme:
Duty Drawback Scheme (‘DDS’);
shema za povračilo dajatev (Duty Drawback Scheme) („shema DDS“);
Advance Authorisation Scheme (‘AAS’);
shema za vnaprejšnje odobritve (Advance Authorization Scheme) („shema AAS“);
Focus Market Scheme (‘FMS’);
shema usmeritve v trg (Focus Market Scheme) („shema FMS“);
Merchandise Export from India Scheme (‘MEIS’);
shema za izvoz blaga iz Indije (Merchandise Export from India Scheme) („shema MEIS“);
Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (‘EPCGS’);
shema za podporo izvozu investicijskega blaga (Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme) („shema EPCGS“);
Export Credit Scheme (‘ECS’);
shema izvoznih kreditov (Export Credit Scheme) („shema ECS“);
Regional scheme
regionalna shema:
Electricity Duty Exemption Scheme (‘EDES’)
Shema za oprostitev dajatve na elektriko („EDES“)
The schemes specified in points (a) to (e) above are based on the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act 1992 (No 22 of 1992) which entered into force on 7 August 1992 (‘Foreign Trade Act’).
Sheme, navedene v točkah od (a) do (e) temeljijo na zakonu o zunanjetrgovinskem poslovanju (razvoj in predpisi) iz leta 1992 (št. 22 iz leta 1992), ki je začel veljati 7. avgusta 1992 („zakon o zunanjetrgovinskem poslovanju“).
The Foreign Trade Act authorises the Government of India (‘GOI’) to issue notifications regarding the export and import policy.
Zakon o zunanjetrgovinskem poslovanju indijski vladi dovoljuje izdajanje uradnih obvestil o izvozni in uvozni politiki.
These are summarised in ‘Foreign Trade Policy’ documents, which are issued by the Ministry of Commerce every 5 years and updated regularly.
Ta so povzeta v dokumentih „Zunanjetrgovinska politika“, ki jih vsakih pet let izda ministrstvo za trgovino in jih redno posodablja.
Two Foreign Trade Policy documents are relevant for the RIP of this investigation: Foreign Trade Policy 2009-2014 (‘FTP 09-14’) and Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 (‘FTP 15-20’).
Na OPP te preiskave se nanašata dva dokumenta „Zunanjetrgovinske politike“: Zunanjetrgovinska politika 2009–2014 („FTP 09–14“) in Zunanjetrgovinska politika 2015–2020 („FTP 15–20“).
The GOI also sets out the procedures governing FTP 09-14 and FTP 15-20 in a ‘Handbook of Procedures, Volume I, 2009-2014’ (‘HOP I 04-09’) and a ‘Handbook of Procedures, Volume I, 2015-2020’ (‘HOP I 15-20’) respectively.
Shema ECS iz točke (f), temelji na oddelkih 21 in 35A zakona o bančništvu iz leta 1949, ki indijski centralni banki („ICB“) omogoča usmerjanje komercialnih bank na področju izvoznih kreditov.
The Handbooks of Procedures are updated on a regular basis.
Shemo iz točke (g) urejajo organi države Madhya Pradesh.
The ECS scheme specified in point (f) above is based on sections 21 and 35A of the Banking Regulation Act 1949, which allow the Reserve Bank of India (‘RBI’) to direct commercial banks in the field of export credits.
Proti shemi DDS v obliki njene predhodne sheme, tj. sheme za preložitev uvoznih dajatev („DEPB“) [12], in shemi EPCGS so se že uvedli izravnalni ukrepi v prvotni preiskavi, medtem ko se sheme AAS, FMS, MEIS, ECS in EDES niso preiskovale.
The scheme specified in point (g) above is managed by the authorities of the State of Madhya Pradesh.
Kot je navedeno v uvodni izjavi 18, je sodeloval le en indijski proizvajalec izvoznik.
DDS, under the form of its predecessor scheme the Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme (‘DEPB’) [12], and EPCGS were already countervailed in the original investigation while AAS, FMS, MEIS, ECS and EDES were not investigated.
Ta proizvajalec izvoznik je obsegal več kot 95 % celotnega indijskega uvoza GES v Unijo in 50 % skupne ocenjene proizvodne zmogljivosti v Indiji.
As mentioned above in recital 18, only one of the Indian exporting producers cooperated.
Proizvodna zmogljivost v Indiji je bila ugotovljena na podlagi preverjenega izpolnjenega vprašalnika sodelujočega proizvajalca izvoznika in javno dostopnih računovodskih izkazov nesodelujočega proizvajalca izvoznika.
This exporting producer represented more than 95 % of all Indian imports of GES into the Union and 50 % of the total estimated production capacity in India.
Stopnja sodelovanja indijskih proizvajalcev izvoznikov je bilo zato ocenjena kot nizka.
Production capacity in India was established on the basis of the verified questionnaire of the cooperating exporting producer and publicly available financial statements of the non-cooperating exporting producer.
Indijski organi so bili ustrezno obveščeni, da lahko Komisija zaradi nizke stopnje sodelovanja indijskih proizvajalcev izvoznikov uporabi člen 28 osnovne uredbe.
The cooperation from the Indian exporting producers was therefore considered as low.
V zvezi s tem ni bila prejeta nobena pripomba.
The Indian authorities were duly informed that due to the low cooperation of the Indian exporting producers, the Commission may apply Article 28 of the basic Regulation.
Po razkritju je indijska vlada trdila, da stopnje sodelovanja ni bilo mogoče šteti za nizko, saj je sodelujoči proizvajalec izvoznik obsegal več kot 95 % indijskega izvoza GES v Unijo v OPP in 50 % skupne ocenjene proizvodne zmogljivosti v Indiji.
No comments were received in this respect.
V zvezi s tem je pojasnjeno, da je Komisija določila raven sodelovanja na podlagi skupne proizvodne zmogljivosti v Indiji, ki se je štela za pomembnejšo od obsega indijskega uvoza GES v Unijo v OPP v okviru pregleda zaradi izteka ukrepa.
After disclosure, the GOI claimed that cooperation could not be considered low since the cooperating producer represented more than 95 % of Indian exports of GES to the Union during the RIP and 50 % of the total estimated production capacity in India.
Ker sta v Indiji samo dva enako velika proizvajalca in ker je sodeloval samo eden od njiju, se lahko stopnja sodelovanja upravičeno oceni kot nizka, saj ima lahko nesodelujoča družba velik vpliv na oceno verjetnosti nadaljevanja subvencioniranja in ponovitve škode.
In this respect it is clarified that the Commission established the level of cooperation on basis of the total production capacity in India which was considered more relevant than the Indian export volumes of GES to the Union during the RIP in the context of an expiry review.
Dejansko je nesodelujoči proizvajalec, kot je pojasnjeno v uvodni izjavi 155, skoraj prenehal izvažati v Unijo zaradi stopenj dajatev in bi v primeru izteka ukrepov najverjetneje začel ponovno izvažati znatne količine.
Since there are only two equally big producers in India and only one of them cooperated, it is justified to qualify the cooperation as low since the non-cooperating company has potentially a big bearing on the assessment of the likelihood of continuation of subsidisation and recurrence of injury.
Ker vsak od obeh znanih proizvajalcev predstavlja 50 % ocenjene skupne indijske proizvodne zmogljivosti, ni mogoče izključiti, da bi njuna ustrezna deleža v celotnem indijskem izvozu v Unijo postala bolj uravnotežena in zato povsem drugačna od razmerja približno 95/5, ugotovljenega v OPP.
Indeed, as explained in recital 155, the non-cooperating producer almost stopped exporting to the Union due to the duty levels and would in all likelihood resume exports in more significant quantities in case the measures were allowed to lapse.
Ta trditev je bila zato zavrnjena.
As a consequence, since the two known producers represent each 50 % of the estimated total Indian production capacity, it cannot be excluded that their respective shares in total Indian exports to the Union would become more balanced and hence totally different than the ratio of circa 95/5 observed during the RIP.
Vsekakor Komisija ugotavlja, da je ta trditev neprimerna v okviru pregleda zaradi izteka ukrepa, katerega namen je ugotoviti, ali se subvencioniranje nadaljuje.
This claim was therefore rejected.
Komisija lahko na podlagi ugotovitev v zvezi z edinim proizvajalcem izvoznikom že sklene, da se subvencioniranje nadaljuje.
In any event, the Commission notes that this claim is inapposite in the context of an expiry review, where the purpose is to determine whether there is continuation of subsidisation.
Zato je povsem nepomembno, ali je stopnja sodelovanja nizka ali visoka.
On the basis of the findings made with respect to the only exporting producer, the Commission can already conclude that there is continuation of subsidisation.
Shema za povračilo dajatev (DDS)
Therefore, whether the degree of cooperation is low or high is utterly irrelevant.
Pravna podlaga
Duty Drawback Scheme (DDS)
Shema DDS je podrobno opisana v Predpisih za povračilo carin in osrednjih trošarin iz leta 1995, kakor so bili spremenjeni s poznejšimi uradnimi obvestili.
Legal Basis
Upravičenost
The detailed description of the DDS is contained in the Custom & Central Excise Duties Drawback Rules 1995 as amended by successive notifications.
Do te sheme je upravičen vsak proizvajalec izvoznik ali trgovec izvoznik.
Eligibility
Praktično izvajanje
Any manufacturer-exporter or merchant-exporter is eligible for this scheme.
Upravičeni izvoznik lahko zaprosi za znesek povračila, ki je izračunan kot delež vrednosti franko na ladijski krov („FOB“) izdelkov, izvoženih v okviru te sheme.
Practical implementation
Indijska vlada je določila stopnje vračil za številne izdelke, vključno z izdelkom, ki se pregleduje.
An eligible exporter can apply for a drawback amount which is calculated as a percentage of the free-on-board (‘FOB’) value of products exported under this scheme.
Te stopnje so določene glede na povprečno količino ali vrednost materiala, uporabljenega kot surovine za proizvodnjo izdelka, in glede na povprečni znesek dajatev, plačanih za surovine.
The drawback rates have been established by the GOI for a number of products, including the product under review.
Uporabljajo se ne glede na to, ali so bile uvozne dajatve dejansko plačane ali ne.
They are determined on the basis of the average quantity or value of materials used as inputs in the manufacturing of a product and the average amount of duties paid on inputs.
V OPP je bila stopnja DDS 3-odstotna s kapico 3,2 INR/kg do 22. novembra 2014 in 2,4-odstotna s kapico 8 INR/kg po njem.
They are applicable regardless of whether import duties have actually been paid or not.
Za koriščenje ugodnosti iz te sheme mora družba izvažati.
During the RIP the DDS rate was 3 % with a cap of 3,2 INR/kg until 22 November 2014 and 2,4 % with a cap of 8 INR/kg afterwards.
V trenutku, ko se odpremni podatki vnesejo v carinski strežnik (ICEGATE), se označi, da izvoz poteka v okviru sheme DDS, znesek DDS pa se nepreklicno določi.
To benefit from this scheme a company must export.
Potem ko odpremna družba vloži splošni izvozni manifest in ko carinski urad ustrezno primerja navedeni dokument s podatki iz izvozne odpremnice, so izpolnjeni vsi pogoji za odobritev plačila zneska povračila bodisi z neposrednim plačilom na izvoznikov bančni račun bodisi z denarnim nakazilom.
At the moment when shipment details are entered in the Customs server (ICEGATE), it is indicated that the export is taking place under the DDS and the DDS amount is fixed irrevocably.
Izvoznik mora poleg tega predložiti tudi dokazilo o realizaciji iztržka od izvoza, in sicer bančno potrdilo o realizaciji (BRC).
After the shipping company has filed the Export General Manifest (EGM) and the Customs office has satisfactorily compared that document with the shipping bill data, all conditions are fulfilled to authorise the payment of the drawback amount by either direct payment on the exporter's bank account or by draft.
Ta dokument se lahko predloži po izplačilu zneska povračila, vendar bo indijska vlada izterjala izplačani znesek, če izvoznik ne predloži BRC v določenem roku.
The exporter also has to produce evidence of realisation of export proceeds by means of a Bank Realisation Certificate (BRC).
Znesek povračila se lahko porabi za kateri koli namen.
This document can be provided after the drawback amount has been paid but the GOI will recover the paid amount if the exporter fails to submit the BRC within a given delay.
V skladu z indijskimi računovodskimi standardi se lahko znesek povračila dajatev po obračunskem načelu knjiži kot prihodek na poslovnem računu, ko je izpolnjena obveznost izvoza.
The drawback amount can be used for any purpose.
Ugotovljeno je bilo, da je sodelujoči proizvajalec izvoznik v OPP še naprej prejemal ugodnosti v okviru sheme DDS.
In accordance with Indian accounting standards, the duty drawback amount can be booked on an accrual basis as income in the commercial accounts, upon fulfilment of the export obligation.
Sklep o shemi DDS
It was found that the cooperating exporting producer continued benefiting from the DDS during the RIP.
Kot je bilo ugotovljeno v prvotni preiskavi, shema DDS zagotavlja subvencije v smislu člena 3(1)(a)(I) in člena 3(2) osnovne uredbe.
Conclusion on DDS
Tako imenovani znesek povračila dajatve je finančni prispevek indijske vlade, saj je izplačan v obliki neposrednega prenosa sredstev s strani indijske vlade.
As noted in the original investigation, the DDS provides subsidies within the meaning of Article 3(1)(a)(I) and Article 3(2) of the basic Regulation.
V zvezi z uporabo teh sredstev ni omejitev.
The so-called duty drawback amount is a financial contribution by the GoI as it takes form of a direct transfer of funds by the GoI.
Poleg tega znesek povračila dajatev pomeni ugodnost za izvoznika, saj izboljša njegovo likvidnost.
There are no restrictions as to the use of these funds.
Vlada Indije stopnjo povračila dajatev za izvoz določi za vsak izdelek posebej.
The rate of duty drawback for exports is determined by the GOI on a product by product basis.
Gotovinsko plačilo izvozniku ni povezano z dejanskimi plačili uvoznih dajatev za surovine, prav tako pa ni dobropis za dajatve, ki bo uporabljen za izravnavo uvoznih dajatev za pretekli ali prihodnji uvoz surovin.
However, although the subsidy is referred to as a duty drawback, the scheme does not have the characteristics of a permissible duty drawback system or substitution drawback system within the meaning of Article 3(1)(a)(ii) of the basic Regulation.
Indijska vlada in sodelujoči proizvajalec izvoznik sta med preveritvenim obiskom trdila, da obstaja ustrezna povezava med stopnjami vračil, pa tudi dajatvami, plačanimi za surovine.
The cash payment to the exporter is not linked to actual payments of import duties on raw materials and is not a duty credit to offset import duties on past or future imports of raw materials.
Razlog za to je, da indijska vlada pri določanju stopnje povračila dajatev upošteva povprečno količino ali vrednost materiala, uporabljenega kot surovine za proizvodnjo izdelka, in povprečni znesek dajatev, plačanih za surovine.
During the verification visit, the GOI and the cooperating exporting producer claimed that there was an adequate link between the drawback rates as well as the duties paid on raw materials.
Vendar Komisija meni, da domnevna povezava med stopnjami povračila in dajatvami, plačanimi za surovine, ne zadostuje, da bi shema izpolnjevala pravila iz Priloge I, Priloge II (opredelitev in pravila za povračila) in Priloge III (opredelitev in pravila za nadomestna povračila) k osnovni uredbi.
This is because the GOI takes into account the average quantity or value of materials used as inputs in the manufacturing of the product as well as the average amount of duties paid on inputs in determining the duty drawback rates.
Zlasti znesek kredita ni izračunan glede na dejansko uporabljene surovine.
The Commission however does not consider that the alleged link between the drawback rates and the duties paid on raw materials is sufficient in order for the scheme to conform to the rules laid down in Annex I, Annex II (definition and rules for drawback) and Annex III (definition and rules for substitution drawback) of the basic Regulation.
Poleg tega ne obstaja sistem ali postopek, ki bi potrdil, katere surovine (vključno z njihovimi količinami in poreklom) so porabljene v proizvodnem postopku izvoženega izdelka in ali je prišlo do presežnega plačila uvoznih dajatev v smislu točke (i) Priloge I ter Priloge II in Priloge III k osnovni uredbi.
In particular, the amount of credit is not calculated in relation to actual inputs used.
Poleg tega indijska vlada ni izvedla nadaljnje preiskave na podlagi dejanskih surovin in transakcij, da bi ugotovila, ali je prišlo do presežnega plačila.
Moreover, there is no system or procedure in place to confirm which inputs (including their amounts and origin) are consumed in the production process of the exported product or whether an excess payment of import duties occurred within the meaning of item (I) of Annex I, and Annexes II and III of the basic Regulation.
Zato je bila trditev zavrnjena.
Moreover, no further examination by the GOI was conducted on the basis of actual inputs and transactions in order to determine whether an excess payment occurred.
Tako je treba plačilo v obliki neposrednega prenosa sredstev, ki ga izplača indijska vlada po tem, ko izvozniki opravijo izvoz, šteti za neposredna nepovratna sredstva indijske vlade, ki so pogojena z opravljanjem izvoza, zato se šteje, da so specifična in da se proti njim lahko uvedejo izravnalni ukrepi v skladu s prvim pododstavkom člena 4(4)(a) osnovne uredbe.
Therefore, the claim was rejected.
Izračun zneska subvencije
Consequently, the payment which takes form of a direct transfer of funds by the GOI subsequent to exports made by exporters has to be considered as a direct grant from the GOI contingent on export performance and is therefore deemed to be specific and countervailable under Article 4(4), first subparagraph, point (a) of the basic Regulation.
V skladu s členom 3(2) in členom 5 osnovne uredbe je bil znesek subvencij, proti katerim se lahko uvedejo izravnalni ukrepi, izračunan glede na ugodnost prejemnika, katere obstoj je bil ugotovljen v OPP.
Calculation of the subsidy amount
V tem smislu se je štelo, da je prejemniku ugodnost dodeljena takrat, ko se izvede izvozna transakcija v okviru te sheme.