Notification No. 14/2025-Customs (ADD), Dated 06-06-2025
The Government of India has issued a notification imposing anti-dumping duty on the import of Vitamin-A Palmitate, used primarily in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries.
1. Tariff Classification and Countries Covered
The anti-dumping duty applies to Vitamin-A Palmitate falling under the following tariff items of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975:
- 29362100
- 29362290
- 29362800
- 29369000
- 29362690
- 29362990
The duty targets imports originating in or exported from:
- China PR
- European Union
- Switzerland
2. Duty Rates and Exporter-Based Differentiation
The duty rates vary between USD 0.87 and USD 20.87 per kilogram, depending on the specific exporter–producer combination, as detailed in the notification.
3. Exclusion Clarified
It is specifically clarified that the product under consideration excludes:
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Vitamin-A Palmitate 1.6 MIU/Gm used for animal consumption
This variant is excluded due to its distinct end-use and separate commercial classification, and therefore does not fall within the scope of the imposed duty.
4. Effective Date and Duration
- The anti-dumping duty is effective immediately from the date of publication of the notification.
- The duty shall remain in force for a period of five years, unless revoked, amended, or superseded earlier by the Government.
5. Payment Terms and Currency Conversion
Importers are required to:
- Pay the anti-dumping duty in Indian currency at the time of customs clearance.
- Duty must be calculated based on the CBIC-notified exchange rate applicable on the date of presentation of the bill of entry.
6. Objective of the Duty
This measure is intended to prevent injury to the domestic industry caused by dumped imports, thereby maintaining fair trade conditions and market balance.
