Notification No. 21/2025-Customs (ADD), Dated 26-06-2025
The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has issued Notification No. 21/2025-Customs (ADD) dated [insert date, if available], to impose anti-dumping duties on the import of certain Plastic Processing Machines (PPM), specifically Injection Moulding Machines, originating from or exported by China PR and Taiwan.
1. Background and Investigation Findings
The decision to impose anti-dumping duties follows a detailed investigation conducted by the Designated Authority under the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR). The authority found conclusive evidence that the subject goods were being exported to India at dumped prices, i.e., at prices significantly lower than their normal value in the country of export.
This dumping was found to have caused material injury to the domestic industry in India engaged in the manufacture of plastic processing machines. Based on these findings, the authority recommended the imposition of anti-dumping duties to restore a level playing field for Indian manufacturers.
2. Legal Basis for the Duty
The anti-dumping duties have been imposed under the powers granted by Section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, read with the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-Dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995.
The Central Government has accepted the authority’s recommendations and notified the imposition of duties accordingly.
3. Scope of the Duty and Product Coverage
The anti-dumping duty applies to Plastic Processing Machines (PPM), also referred to as Injection Moulding Machines, which have clamping forces ranging from 40 tonnes to 1500 tonnes. The duty covers the goods in all configurations:
- Fully Assembled
- Semi-Knocked Down (SKD)
- Completely Knocked Down (CKD)
Exclusions from the Scope
The following categories of machines are specifically excluded from the scope of this duty:
- Blow Moulding Machines
- Second-Hand or Used Plastic Processing Machines
- Machines for specific non-injection moulding applications, as detailed in the Notification
4. Duty Structure and Currency of Payment
The anti-dumping duty is imposed as a percentage of the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value, with rates varying based on the producer/exporter and country of origin. The precise duty rates for each combination are specified in the annexure to the Notification.
The duties will be:
- Payable in Indian currency
- Calculated based on the assessable value under the Customs Act, 1962
- Subject to the applicable rate of exchange notified under Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962
5. Duration of Imposition
The anti-dumping duty will remain in force for a period of five years from the date of imposition, unless revoked, modified, or amended earlier through a separate notification.
6. Objective of the Measure
The imposition of the anti-dumping duty aims to:
- Protect the domestic industry from unfair pricing practices
- Restore fair competition in the Indian market
- Ensure sustainability and viability of local manufacturers of injection moulding machines
