The affected product includes various forms of Acrylic Solid Surfaces, such as: 100% Acrylic Solid Surfaces Corian Sheets PMMA-based Montelli Sheets Hi-Macs Acrylic Sheets Krion Methyl Methacrylic Resin Sheets reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR).
The Indian government has imposed an anti-dumping duty of up to USD 0.18/kg on imports of acrylic solid surfaces from China for a period of five years. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Finance under Notification No. 07/2025-Customs (ADD) dated March 25, 2025, comes after an investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) found that these products were being dumped into India at unfairly low prices, harming domestic manufacturers.
Affected Products
The duty applies to various types of acrylic solid surfaces, including:
- 100% Acrylic Solid Surfaces
- Corian Sheets
- PMMA-based Montelli Sheets
- Hi-Macs Acrylic Sheets
- Krion Methyl Methacrylic Resin Sheets
Exemptions: The notification excludes pure acrylic sheets, acrylic laminates for wrapping, polyester solid surfaces, and modified acrylic surfaces.
Anti-Dumping Duty Structure
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Sl. No.
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Country of Export
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Producer
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Duty Rate
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Unit
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Currency
|
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1
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China PR
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Shandong Kelesi New Material Technology Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Sailisi Industry Development Co., Ltd. (Shandong Branch)
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Nil
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Kg
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USD
|
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2
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China PR
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Any other producer (excluding those listed in Sl. No. 1)
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0.18
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Kg
|
USD
|
|
3
|
Any country
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China PR (as country of export)
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0.18
|
Kg
|
USD
|
Key Details
- Duration: Five years, effective from March 25, 2025, unless revoked earlier.
- Payment Currency: Duty payable in Indian Rupees, with exchange rates as per Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962.
- Effective Date for Exchange Rate: Determined based on the bill of entry filing date under Section 46 of the Customs Act.
This measure aims to protect Indian manufacturers from unfair trade practices while ensuring a level playing field in the domestic market.