Related Keywords: Chinese fabric, Federation of Indian Art Silk Weaving Industry, FIASWI, hike in import duty, import of MMF fabric, Maharashtra, man made filament yarn, MMF, subsidy by Chinese government, Surat
The Federation of Indian Art Silk Weaving Industry expressing concerns over the dwindling in demand of man-made fabric (MMF) manufactured in Surat, Maharashtra and other parts of the country due to the huge increase in import of MMF fabric in 2013-14 from China, Taiwan and South Korea.
FIASWI has urged for hike in import duty on fabric from 10% to 30% to discourage Chinese manufacturers.
