ADD on PET Resin (IV ≥ 0.72) Imports from China Extended

Notification No. 39/2025-Customs (ADD), Dated 26-12-2025

1. Regulatory Background

The Government of India has issued a notification amending Notification No. 18/2021-Customs (ADD) to extend the levy of anti-dumping duty (ADD) on imports of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) resin originating in, or exported from, China PR.

The extension follows the findings of a sunset review conducted by the designated authority, which concluded that withdrawal of the duty would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of injury to the domestic industry.

2. Product Coverage

2.1 Description of Subject Goods

The anti-dumping duty applies to:

• Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) resin
• Having intrinsic viscosity of 0.72 decilitres per gram or higher

2.2 Tariff Classification

The covered goods fall under the following Customs Tariff Items:

• 3907 61 90
• 3907 69 90

(The tariff headings are indicative; the levy applies based on product description.)

3. Country of Origin/Export

• China PR

All imports of the subject goods originating in or exported from China PR are covered by the extended levy.

4. Validity of Anti-Dumping Duty

The amended notification provides that:

• The anti-dumping duty shall remain in force up to and inclusive of 26 June 2026
• The levy will continue unless revoked, superseded, or amended earlier by a subsequent notification

This ensures uninterrupted application of the duty during the extended period.

5. Basis for Extension

The extension has been made pursuant to a sunset review, which:

• Examined the impact of expiry of the existing ADD
• Found evidence of continued injury and likelihood of dumping
• Recommended continuation of the duty to protect the domestic PET resin industry

6. Implications for Importers

Importers of PET resin should:

• Continue to assess and pay anti-dumping duty on covered imports until 26-06-2026
• Factor the ADD into landed cost, pricing, and procurement contracts
• Ensure correct declaration of:

1. 1. Product specifications (intrinsic viscosity)
   2. Tariff classification
   3. Country of origin/export

Non-compliance may result in short-levy demands, interest, penalties, and reassessment by Customs authorities.

7. Regulatory Intent

The continuation of ADD aims to:

• Prevent dumped imports at unfair prices
• Protect the domestic PET resin manufacturing industry
• Maintain market stability and fair competition
• Provide certainty and predictability to domestic producers and importers

8. Key Takeaway

The anti-dumping duty on PET resin (IV ≥ 0.72 dl/g) imported from China PR will continue to apply until 26 June 2026, pursuant to a sunset review, unless withdrawn or modified earlier. Importers must ensure continued compliance with the extended levy.