India has imposed a five-year anti-dumping duty on imports of aluminium foil, Pretilachlor, and Acetonitrile from China, Taiwan, and Russia. The decision, effective from June 20, 2025, follows investigations by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), based in New Delhi, which found that the imported goods were priced below fair market value, harming Indian manufacturers.
The Indian government has implemented a five-year anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil, Pretilachlor, and Acetonitrile imports from China, Taiwan, and Russia, following comprehensive investigations by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the central authority under the Ministry of Commerce responsible for investigating unfair trade practices.
This decision was officially notified by the Department of Revenue after the DGTR confirmed that the imported items were being sold in the Indian market at unfairly low prices, undercutting domestic producers and causing material injury to India’s manufacturing sector.
The anti-dumping duties are effective from June 20, 2025, and will remain in force for five years unless reviewed or revoked earlier. These levies aim to restore a level playing field for Indian industries, particularly those involved in aluminium foil production and chemical manufacturing.
Impacted Products:
- Aluminium Foil: Widely used in packaging and insulation sectors.
- Pretilachlor: A pre-emergent herbicide critical for rice cultivation.
- Acetonitrile: An organic solvent used in pharmaceuticals and chemical processes.
The investigation covered the period between January 2023 and December 2023, during which substantial dumping margins were discovered. The domestic industry, represented by various Indian manufacturers, had filed a petition citing significant financial losses due to the inflow of these low-priced imports.
The imposition of duties is expected to benefit Indian companies such as Hindalco Industries (for aluminium foil), and various agrochemical and pharmaceutical producers that have been competing with dumped imports.
In recent years, India has increasingly utilized anti-dumping measures to safeguard local industries. These duties are compliant with WTO rules and are meant to counteract unfair pricing practices rather than restrict legitimate trade.