Govt Removes ADD on Wide Lithograde Aluminium Coils Above 1150 mm

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Notification No. 05/2026-Customs (ADD), Dated 17-04-2026

The Government has issued a notification amending Notification No. 68/2021-Customs (ADD), dated 06-12-2021, which imposed anti-dumping duty (ADD) on imports of certain flat rolled aluminium products originating in or exported from China PR.

1. Key Amendment

A new item has been inserted after item (ii) in the notification “Lithograde Aluminium Coils of width above 1150 mm”

2. Exclusion from Anti-Dumping Duty

The amendment clarifies that Lithograde aluminium coils of width above 1150 mm are excluded from the scope of ADD

3. Basis for the Amendment

  • The change is pursuant to DGTR Notification No. 6/27/2020-DGTR dated 10-12-2025
  • The designated authority had excluded these specific products from the scope of “certain flat rolled aluminium products”

4. Impact of the Amendment

  • Imports of the specified lithograde aluminium coils will not attract anti-dumping duty
  • Provides:
    1. Relief to importers and downstream industries
    2. Greater clarity on product scope under ADD

5. Conclusion

The amendment ensures alignment with DGTR findings and refines the scope of ADD, thereby improving regulatory clarity and trade facilitation for specific aluminium products.

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