India has imposed a five-year anti-dumping duty on plastic processing machines imported from China and Taiwan. This move, based on recommendations from the Directorate General of Trade Remedies, aims to shield local manufacturers from unfair pricing.
India has taken a definitive step to protect its domestic manufacturing industry by imposing anti-dumping duties on plastic processing machines imported from China and Taiwan. This measure will be in effect for five years, according to a notification issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
The decision follows the recommendation of the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which found evidence of dumping and injury to local manufacturers. The investigation revealed that these machines were being exported to India at prices below normal value, which could potentially harm the local plastic machinery industry.
Plastic processing machines are vital equipment used in the manufacturing of plastic products in sectors such as packaging, automotive, consumer goods, and electronics.
While anti-dumping duties will now apply to imports from China and Taiwan, the CBIC clarified that mica pearlescent pigments—commonly used in automotive coatings—will not face countervailing duty if imported from China. This distinction underscores the government’s case-by-case approach to trade remedies based on sectoral impact and industry representation.
The imposition of duties is expected to support domestic producers by curbing low-priced imports, fostering fair competition, and encouraging capacity expansion within the Indian machinery manufacturing sector.
