Published: 15 Sep 2026
DGTR Grants Second Extension for Questionnaire Responses in BOPA Film Anti-Dumping Case
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The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has granted a second extension for interested parties to submit Questionnaire Responses in India’s ongoing anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Biaxially Oriented Polyamide (BOPA) Films originating in or exported from China PR and Thailand.
The investigation was initiated on 24 June 2026. After an earlier extension granted on 14 August 2026 moved the deadline to 28 August 2026, DGTR has now granted a further extension up to 4 September 2026.
DGTR has stated that no further extension will be granted for filing Questionnaire Responses, given the time-bound nature of trade remedy investigations.
What Has Changed?
The latest DGTR notice extends the deadline for Questionnaire Responses by another seven days.
| Stage | Date / Deadline |
|---|---|
| Investigation initiated | 24 June 2026 |
| First extension | 14 August 2026 |
| Deadline after first extension | 28 August 2026 |
| Second extension | 28 August 2026 |
| Final questionnaire response deadline | 4 September 2026 |
| Further extension | Not permitted |
The second extension followed requests from certain interested parties for additional time. After considering them, the Authority extended the deadline to 4 September 2026 for all interested parties.
Background of the BOPA Film Anti-Dumping Investigation
DGTR initiated the investigation into imports of BOPA Films originating in or exported from China PR and Thailand through its Initiation Notification dated 24 June 2026.
BOPA films are specialised flexible packaging materials used in food, pharmaceutical and personal care packaging. This makes developments in the investigation relevant to producers, exporters, importers and downstream users.
The investigation has also involved procedural developments on the Product Control Number (PCN) methodology, including a thickness-based classification framework. The present notice, however, concerns only the deadline for filing Questionnaire Responses.
Second Extension Granted for Questionnaire Responses
The notice records that DGTR had already extended the deadline to 28 August 2026 through its notification dated 14 August 2026. Following further requests, it has now granted a second extension up to:
Final questionnaire response deadline4 September 2026
This gives affected parties an additional week to complete their submissions. Businesses should not assume another extension will be available.
DGTR Says No Further Extension Will Be Granted
The Authority has stated that, because trade remedy investigations are time-bound, no further extension of time will be granted for filing Questionnaire Responses.
Producers, exporters, importers and users involved in the investigation should treat 4 September 2026 as the final deadline.
Confidential and Non-Confidential Responses Must Be Filed
DGTR has reminded all interested parties that both versions of their submissions must be filed on the SETU Portal within the extended timeline and in accordance with the applicable Trade Notices:
- Confidential version
- Non-confidential version
Parties should ensure both versions are prepared correctly and submitted by the deadline, rather than focusing only on the substantive questionnaire response.
Who Is Affected?
The extension is relevant to interested parties participating in or monitoring the BOPA Films investigation, including:
- Producers of BOPA films in China PR and Thailand
- Exporters of BOPA films from China PR and Thailand
- Indian importers of BOPA films
- Indian users and downstream industries
- Other interested parties in the DGTR investigation
Questionnaire Responses give the Authority important information for examining normal value, export price and injury to the domestic industry.
What Happens If a Party Misses the Deadline?
Incomplete or missing Questionnaire Responses can have significant consequences. The available regulatory material notes that failure to provide required information may expose a party to treatment as non-cooperative, with the Authority potentially proceeding on facts available rather than the party’s own verified data.
Interested parties should prioritise:
Complete All Responses
Complete all required questionnaire responses.
Review Supporting Information
Review the supporting information and documentation.
Prepare Both Versions
Prepare both confidential and non-confidential versions, and ensure they are consistent with each other.
File Through SETU
File the submissions through the SETU Portal within the prescribed timeline.
Current Status of the Investigation
The latest notification is procedural. It extends the filing deadline but does not itself make any determination regarding:
- Dumping
- Injury to the domestic industry
- Any recommendation for anti-dumping duty
The investigation remains ongoing, and the extension should not be read as an indication of the eventual outcome.
Business Impact
The second extension gives affected parties more time for their evidentiary submissions, but the explicit “no further extension” statement makes the revised deadline particularly important.
Producers and Exporters
Producers and exporters from China PR and Thailand should ensure their Questionnaire Responses and supporting information are complete and filed within the revised timeline.
Indian Importers and Users
Continue monitoring the investigation and assess how eventual findings could affect sourcing arrangements and supply chains.
Compliance Teams
Coordinate the preparation of confidential and non-confidential submissions and ensure both are uploaded correctly through the SETU Portal.
Management and Procurement Teams
Remain aware that the investigation is ongoing and its outcome may affect the BOPA film supply chain. No conclusion on duty has been made through this procedural notice.
Key Takeaways
DGTR is conducting an anti-dumping investigation into BOPA Films from China PR and Thailand, initiated on 24 June 2026.
The deadline was previously extended to 28 August 2026, and DGTR has now granted a second extension to 4 September 2026.
DGTR has explicitly stated that no further extension will be granted.
Confidential and non-confidential versions must be filed through the SETU Portal.
Missing or incomplete submissions may create risks, including potential reliance on facts available.
The notice is not a finding of dumping or injury, or a recommendation for anti-dumping duty.
How Omega QMS Can Help
At Omega QMS, we assist businesses in navigating India’s evolving regulatory and trade-remedy framework, including anti-dumping investigations, customs regulations, import-export procedures, BIS certification and QCO compliance. For companies involved in the BOPA Films investigation, our team can assist with:
- Understanding the scope and procedural requirements of the investigation
- Questionnaire Response preparation and review
- Confidential and non-confidential submission coordination
- Supporting documentation and data compilation
- SETU Portal filing assistance
- Monitoring DGTR proceedings and developments
- Regulatory representation and trade-remedy compliance support
If your business is a BOPA film producer, exporter, importer or user affected by the ongoing investigation involving China PR and Thailand, Omega QMS can assist with preparing and submitting the required regulatory responses.
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Source: Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. F. No.: 6/38/2026-DGTR. SETU Case ID: AD/OI/036/2026. Date: 28 August 2026.
Subject: Extension of time for filing Questionnaire Responses in the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Biaxially Oriented Polyamide (BOPA) Films originating in or exported from China PR and Thailand. The notice was issued by Dr. Bhavik Prabhudasbhai Lukka, IES, Deputy Director (Economics), DGTR, with the approval of the Designated Authority.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, regulatory or professional advice. Businesses should review the applicable DGTR notifications and obtain advice based on their specific facts and circumstances.
