Pakistan’s bed linen free from anti-dumping duty

 

LONDON: Pakistan’s bed‑linen exports to Europe will no longer be subjected to 5.8 per cent duty as the five year‑old penalty expired on 6 March after none of the European Union member countries called for its continuation.

 

A spokesperson of Pakistan High Commission in London expressed happiness over the development and said this will make exports of Pakistan-made bed linen even more competitive. “At the same time variable anti‑dumping duty on exports of bed linen to EU for different textile companies of Pakistan has also expired,” the spokesperson added.

The spokesperson pointed that the removal of 5.8% anti‑dumping duty would provide a welcome opportunity of market access and business for the traders importing cotton type bed‑linen from Pakistan as well as ensuring equitable profit.

 

Click here to view the European Commission’s notification for removal of anti dumping duty of bed linen

 

 

March 7, 2009