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New Delhi, June 8, 2025 — In a significant move to safeguard domestic industries, the Indian government has announced the imposition of anti-dumping duties on imports of Vitamin-A Palmitate and insoluble sulphur—a key rubber additive—from China, Japan, Switzerland, and the European Union (EU). The Ministry of Finance issued a notification on June 6, stating that these duties will be in effect for five years unless reviewed or revoked earlier.
Background and Rationale
The decision follows an investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which found that these products were being imported at prices below their normal value, causing material injury to Indian manufacturers. Vitamin-A Palmitate is widely used in pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics, while insoluble sulphur plays a vital role in the rubber industry, especially in tyre manufacturing. Despite their limited usage, India remains heavily reliant on imports for both compounds.
Details of the Anti-Dumping Duties
The new duties, effective immediately, are to be paid in Indian rupees based on the prevailing exchange rate. The rates for Vitamin-A Palmitate imports vary significantly depending on the exporter:
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China: Most exporters face a duty of $20.87/kg, except for Shangyu NHU BioChem, which is subject to a lower rate of $14.95/kg.
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Switzerland: DSM Nutritional Products will be charged $0.87/kg, while other Swiss exporters face $8.2/kg.
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European Union: A flat rate of $11.09/kg applies to all EU imports.
For insoluble sulphur, the duties are set as follows:
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China: Flat rate of $307 per metric tonne (MT).
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Japan: Shikoku Chemicals faces $259/MT, while all other Japanese exporters are subject to the highest rate of $358/MT.
Expected Impact
The imposition of these duties aims to prevent unfair trade practices and protect the interests of local manufacturers. By curbing the influx of low-priced imports, the government expects to create a more level playing field for domestic producers and encourage self-reliance in these critical sectors.
Official Statement
A government spokesperson stated, “These measures are necessary to ensure the long-term viability of our domestic industries and to counteract the adverse effects of dumping by foreign producers.”
Disclaimer:
This article is based on publicly available information from the Economic Times Legal News (https://legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/law-policy/india-imposes-anti-dumping-duties-on-vitamin-a-and-rubber-chemicals-from-china-japan-and-eu/121694132) as of June 8, 2025. For the latest updates and official notifications, readers are advised to consult the Ministry of Finance and DGTR websites. This article does not constitute legal or financial advice.
