
National Tariff Commission Initiates Safeguard Investigation on Vulcanized Rubber Thread & Cord from China
National Tariff Commission Initiates Safeguard Investigation on Vulcanized Rubber Thread & Cord from China · Karachi · The Express Tribune,
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The National Tariff Commission (NTC) of the Government of Pakistan 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 follows an application submitted by M/s PAK Rubber (Pvt.) Limited, Karachi, under Article 27 of the Pakistan–China Free Trade Agreement and Sections 7 and 9 of the Safeguard Measures Ordinance, 2002 (and the Safeguard Measures Rules, 2003).
| Issuer | National Tariff Commission, Government of Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Applicant | M/s PAK Rubber (Pvt.) Limited, Karachi |
| Product under investigation | Vulcanized Rubber Thread and Cord (imports from the People’s Republic of China) |
| Legal basis | Article 27 (CF&A/FTA provisions) and Sections 7 & 9 of the Safeguard Measures Ordinance, 2002; Safeguard Measures Rules, 2003 |
| Purpose | To investigate alleged serious injury to the domestic industry caused by increased imports and to consider imposition of safeguard measures |
| Initiation date | 2026-07-24 |
| Next steps / submissions | Interested parties and other stakeholders are invited to submit information and to request participation in the investigation or hearings as per the Commission’s rules. Public hearings and further procedural details will be conducted by the NTC in accordance with the Safeguard Measures Rules. |
| Contact / Secretariat | Secretary, National Tariff Commission, State Life Building No.5, Blue Area, Islamabad. (Secretariat details available from the NTC) |
Parties with an interest in the matter (domestic producers, importers, exporters, and other stakeholders) should contact the NTC to confirm submission requirements, deadlines and procedures for participation in the investigation.
Published in The Express Tribune 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.










