NTC Initiates Bilateral Safeguard Investigation: Vulcanized Rubber Thread & Cord (China)
NTC Initiates Bilateral Safeguard Investigation · Islamabad · Nawa-i-Waqt,
Notice advertisement published in Nawa-i-Waqt on Saturday, 25 July 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by NTC Initiates Bilateral Safeguard Investigation. The last date printed on the advertisement was Saturday, 8 August 2026 and has passed.
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Issuer: National Tariff Commission (Government of Pakistan). The Commission has initiated a bilateral safeguard investigation into a sudden surge in imports of vulcanized rubber thread and cord from the People’s Republic of China. The investigation aims to determine whether the surge is causing serious injury to the domestic industry and to consider imposition of safeguard measures.
| Key Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product under investigation | Vulcanized rubber thread and cord used as an elastic component in garments, textiles and industrial applications. |
| PCT / HS Codes | 4007.0010 and 4007.0090 |
| Period of investigation | July 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026 |
| Date of initiation / publication | 2026-07-24 |
| Registration of interested parties (deadline) | Interested parties must register their interest within 15 days of publication (deadline: 2026-08-08). Registration must be made in writing to the Secretary, National Tariff Commission. |
| Submission of written information/arguments (deadline) | Written submissions and evidence must be provided within 30 days of publication (deadline: 2026-08-23). Submissions should include name of company, line of business, authorised person, address, telephone number, email and fax number. |
| Investigation scope | Investigation initiated under Article 27 of the Pakistan–China Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) and Safeguard Measures Ordinance, 2002; covers bilateral safeguard measures against increased imports from China. |
| Contact & submission address | Secretary, National Tariff Commission, Life Building No. 5, Blue Area, Islamabad. Tel: +92 51 9202839. Fax: +92 51 9221205. Website: www.ntc.gov.pk. (Email contact provided in the notice for registration and submissions.) |
Parties wishing to participate must register promptly and may request hearings in accordance with the published schedule. Further details, tariff data and full investigation procedures are available from the National Tariff Commission and on its website.
Published in Nawa-i-Waqt on Saturday, 25 July 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.