India Extends Anti-Dumping Duty on Phthalic Anhydride Imports from China and South Korea for Five Years

Last updated: 06 August 2026

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The Indian government has decided to extend the anti-dumping duty on imports of Phthalic Anhydride originating from China and South Korea. This decision follows findings that dumping from these countries has continued and that removing the duty could lead to further dumping and harm to the domestic industry. The extended duty will be in place for five years.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF FINANCE(DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE)NOTIFICATIONNo. 20/2026-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the 5th August, 2026 G.S.R. ___(E).Whereas, in the matter of Phthalic Anhydride (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods) falling under tariff item 2917 35 00 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act), originating in or exported from Peoples Republic of China, Republic of Korea and Thailand, and imported

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FAQ :

The anti-dumping duty applies to Phthalic Anhydride, which falls under tariff item 2917 35 00 of the Customs Tariff Act.

The anti-dumping duty is imposed on Phthalic Anhydride imports originating from the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Korea.

The anti-dumping duty has been extended for a period of five years.

The designated authority found that dumping from China and South Korea has continued, and that the cessation of the duty would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury to the domestic industry.

The duty is imposed based on the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act and relevant rules, following the final findings of the designated authority.