India Acts Against Unfair Trade Practices
India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Imports to Safeguard Domestic Industry: In a decisive move to protect domestic manufacturers, India has imposed anti-dumping duties on five key Chinese imports—Soft Ferrite Cores, Vacuum Insulated Flasks, Aluminium Foil, Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid, and PVC Paste Resin. These goods were being dumped into the Indian market at prices below fair market value, which undermines local industries. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) recommended the duties after thorough investigations.
Products and Duty Rates Imposed
The products targeted under the new duty regime span multiple industrial sectors, from telecommunications and water treatment to plastics and packaging. Notable duties include up to 35% on Soft Ferrite Cores, which are crucial for electric vehicles and chargers, and $1,732 per tonne on insulated flasks. Duties on aluminium foil (up to $873/tonne) are provisional for six months. PVC Paste Resin and Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid, used in plastics and water purification, also face steep tariffs.
Legal Framework and WTO Compliance
The imposition of anti-dumping duties aligns with WTO guidelines, allowing member countries to intervene when imports cause material injury to domestic markets. These duties are not permanent protectionist measures but rather tools to restore fair competition. The distinction between anti-dumping duty and countervailing duty (CVD) lies in their triggers: while anti-dumping targets underpriced goods, CVD neutralizes foreign government subsidies.
Duration and Broader Trade Implications
Duties will remain in force for five years on most products, allowing Indian industries time to stabilize and remain competitive. For aluminium foil, the duty is provisional for six months, possibly pending further review. This action is part of India’s broader strategy to assert trade fairness, especially in sensitive sectors where Chinese imports have disrupted market dynamics.
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India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Imports to Safeguard Domestic Industry:
| Feature | Details |
| Announcement Date | March 2025 |
| Authority | Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) |
| Ministry Involved | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Products Targeted | Soft Ferrite Cores, Vacuum Flasks, Aluminium Foil, Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid, PVC Paste Resin |
| Duty Range | Up to 35% or $89–$1,732 per tonne |
| Duration | 5 years (most items), 6 months (aluminium foil) |
| WTO Compliance | Yes – based on fair trade provisions |
| Objective | Curb dumping, protect Indian manufacturers, ensure level playing field |
| Related Terms | Dumping, CVD, CIF value, Trade Remedies |
