India has imposed an anti-dumping duty on imports of the chemical 'Sulphenamides Accelerators' from China, the European Union, and the United States, according to a notification from the finance ministry. The duty ranges between $75 per tonne and $1,748 per tonne, and will be levied for a period of five years unless revoked, superseded, or amended earlier.
Anti-Dumping Duty on Sulphenamides Accelerators
The duty was imposed following a recommendation from the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the commerce ministry's arm that conducts anti-dumping investigations. The DGTR found that the chemical was exported to India at prices below normal value, resulting in dumping and material injury to the domestic industry. The anti-dumping duty applies to imports originating in or exported from China, the European Union, and the United States.
| Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Sulphenamides Accelerators |
| Countries | China, EU, USA |
| Duty Range | $75–$1,748 per tonne |
| Duration | 5 years (from June 19 notification) |
| Recommending Authority | Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) |
Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin Duty
Separately, the notification also mentions an anti-dumping duty on Polyethylene Terephthalate resin having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.72 decilitres per gram or higher, imported from China for a period of five years. This indicates ongoing trade remedy measures by India to protect domestic producers against alleged dumping from Chinese exporters.
Enforcement and Duration
The duty is effective from the date of the notification, June 19, 2026, and will remain in force for five years unless revoked, superseded, or amended earlier. The measure is intended to ensure fair trading practices and create a level-playing field for domestic producers vis-à-vis foreign producers and exporters, as per the multilateral framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO) based in Geneva.
Trade Policy Context
Anti-dumping probes are conducted by countries to determine whether domestic industries have been hurt because of a surge in cheap imports. As a countermeasure, importing countries impose duties under the WTO regime. India's action aligns with this practice, targeting specific chemical imports that were found to harm local manufacturing. The duty rates vary by exporter and product grade, with the highest rate of $1,748 per tonne likely reflecting the most significant price undercutting.
For importers and exporters of Sulphenamides Accelerators and Polyethylene Terephthalate resin, these measures will directly impact trade flows and pricing. Customs brokers must apply the correct duty rates and ensure compliance with the five-year validity. Domestic producers of these chemicals may benefit from reduced competition from dumped imports, potentially improving their market position.
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