Notification No. 33/2025-CUSTOMS, Dated 17-11-2025
1. Overview
The Ministry of Finance has issued a notification imposing anti-dumping duty on imports of Liquid Epoxy Resins, classified under tariff items 3907 30 10 and 3907 30 90.
The duty applies to goods originating in or exported from China PR, Korea RP, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and Thailand, following the findings of the designated authority under the anti-dumping framework.
2. Basis for Imposition
The designated authority concluded that:
- Liquid Epoxy Resins from the subject countries were exported to India at prices below their normal value, and
- Such dumping caused material injury to the domestic industry engaged in the production of these resins.
Based on these findings, the Central Government has imposed anti-dumping duty to offset the injurious effects of dumping and ensure a fair trading environment.
3. Applicable Duty Structure
The notification specifies producer-wise and country-wise anti-dumping duty rates, measured in USD per metric tonne (USD/MT).
Importers must refer to the tabulated duty structure in the notification to determine the exact rate applicable to each consignment, depending on:
- The country of origin/export, and
- The producer/exporter of the goods.
4. Duration of the Duty
The anti-dumping duty shall remain in force for five years from the date of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette, unless:
- Revoked,
- Superseded, or
- Amended earlier by the Government.
5. Computation and Payment of Duty
Importers must compute duty liability as follows:
- Apply the specific duty rate prescribed in the notification table,
- Use the customs exchange rate notified under section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962,
- Consider the relevant date as the date of presentation of the bill of entry under section 46 of the Customs Act, and
- Make payment in Indian currency for all imports covered under the notification.
6. Significance
The imposition of anti-dumping duty aims to:
- Protect domestic manufacturers from unfairly low-priced imports,
- Ensure market stability in the chemicals and resins sector, and
- Promote fair competition in alignment with India’s trade defence mechanisms.
