Chinas Ministry of Commerce on Friday revealed the launch of an anti-dumping examination into imports of particular CT (computed tomography) medical X-ray tubes originating from the United States and India.According to the notification, the products under examination are X-ray tubes and their inserts driven by ball bearings to turn anode targets at high speed.
These tubes are developed for use in CT scanners with 16 or more detector rows.The ball bearings utilized are high-precision parts made with high-temperature tool steel and strong lubricant finishes.
They provide benefits such as high rotational speed, wear resistance, load-bearing capacity, and heat tolerance.These X-ray tubes act as the radiation source in CT scanners.
Their core part, television insert, can not be set up or used individually and must operate as part of a complete X-ray tube assembly.Based on the evidence offered by the applicant and a preliminary review by the ministry, the businesss total production volume satisfies the credentials required for such applications under relevant Chinese anti-dumping laws.The disposing investigation period is set from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, while the injury investigation will cover the duration from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024.
The scope of the examination consists of specific CT medical X-ray tubes and their inserts originating from the U.S.
and India.The investigation formally commenced on April 4, 2025, and will usually last for 12 months, with a possible extension as permitted by Chinese policies.