Notification No. 13/2025-Customs (ADD), Dated 06-06-2025
The Government of India has issued a notification imposing anti-dumping duty on the import of ‘Insoluble Sulphur’, a chemical compound commonly used in the rubber and tyre manufacturing industries.
1. Coverage and Tariff Classification
The duty applies to imports of Insoluble Sulphur falling under the following tariff items of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975:
- 38123930
- 28020010
- 38249900
This measure targets goods originating in or exported from China PR and Japan.
2. Duty Rates and Applicability
The applicable anti-dumping duty rates range from USD 259 to USD 358 per metric ton, depending on the specific exporter and producer combinations as outlined in the official notification.
3. Effective Date and Validity
- The anti-dumping duty is effective immediately from the date of publication of the notification.
- It will remain in force for a period of five years, unless revoked, amended, or superseded earlier by the Government.
4. Mode of Payment and Currency Conversion
Importers are required to pay the anti-dumping duty:
- In Indian currency at the time of customs clearance;
- Duty amount is to be calculated based on the applicable exchange rate as notified by CBIC, on the date the bill of entry is presented.
5. Objective of the Duty
The imposition of this duty is intended to protect the domestic industry from unfair trade practices and injury caused by dumped imports, thereby ensuring a level playing field for Indian manufacturers.
