Non-Alloy and Alloy Steel Flat Products now subject to graduated safeguard duty on imports with specified price and country exemptions.
Imposes a safeguard duty on specified Non-Alloy and Alloy Steel Flat Products under tariff headings 7208-7226, following findings of injury from increased imports. Duties are ad valorem: 12% (21 Apr 2025-20 Apr 2026), 11.5% (21 Apr 2026-20 Apr 2027) and 11% (21 Apr 2027-20 Apr 2028), with non-application for imports at or above specified CIF price thresholds for five product categories and country-specific exclusions for certain developing countries; import price means assessable value and exchange rates follow Customs notifications.

Safeguard duty on non-alloy and alloy steel flat products imposes provisional ad valorem duty with price-based exemptions and country exclusions.
A provisional safeguard duty is imposed on imports of specified Non-Alloy and Alloy Steel Flat Products under listed Customs Tariff headings, based on provisional findings of surge in imports causing or threatening serious injury and existence of critical circumstances. The duty, at a stated ad valorem rate, applies for a limited period and is payable in Indian currency. Exemptions apply where import price on CIF meets specified USD per metric ton thresholds for listed product categories. Imports from developing countries are excluded except for two named origins, and a detailed list of excluded products and rules for exchange rate and assessable value govern calculation of the duty.

Safeguard duty on solar cells continued with phased ad valorem rates and specified developing country exemptions under tariff rules.
Continuation of safeguard duty on imports of solar cells is imposed under section 8B of the Customs Tariff Act and the Customs Tariff safeguard rules based on the designated authority's final findings. The duty applies to specified tariff items on import, is phased across two defined periods at differentiated ad valorem rates less any anti-dumping duty, and excludes imports from countries notified as developing countries except specified exceptions.

Safeguard duty scope expanded to include an additional tariff item, extending statutory safeguard coverage under customs law.
The Central Government amended a prior safeguard duty notification to substitute the reference to a single tariff item with references to two tariff items, thereby extending the applicability of the safeguard duty to include the newly added tariff item under powers conferred by the Customs Tariff Act and associated safeguard rules.

Safeguard duty on solar cells imposed with phased rate reductions across the prescribed safeguard period.
Imposition of Safeguard Duty on imports of solar cells under heading 8541 of the Customs Tariff Act is directed by section 8B and the Safeguard Rules, following the Directorate General of Trade Remedies' final recommendation; the duty applies as phased ad valorem rates during the safeguard period, reduced by any anti-dumping duty payable, and excludes imports from notified developing countries except specified exceptions.

Safeguard investigation into solar cell imports initiated after prima facie finding of serious injury to domestic industry.
Initiation of a safeguard investigation into imports of photovoltaic "Solar Cells whether or not assembled in modules or panels" is ordered after applicants representing a major proportion of domestic production submitted data for 2014 15 to 2017 18 (annualised). Record evidence shows significant increases in imports alongside declining domestic market share, under utilised capacity, reduced employment (excluding one entrant), loss-making domestic sales and rising inventories. On a prima facie basis the authority finds increased imports have caused or threaten to cause serious injury and has initiated a formal investigation, inviting submissions within thirty days and offering a public non confidential file.

Safeguard duty on hot rolled flat steel imports imposed with tiered ad valorem rates tied to CIF import price.
Imposes a safeguard duty on specified hot rolled flat sheets and plates of alloy and non-alloy steel, with tiered ad valorem rates for defined import periods when imports are below a CIF price threshold; rates are offset by any anti-dumping duty. Excludes imports from developing countries except China, Ukraine and Indonesia, and lists product and grade exclusions. Defines "import price on CIF basis" as the assessable value under section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962.

Safeguard duty exemption for imports priced at or above prescribed CIF thresholds, based on assessable value criteria.
The amendment replaces paragraph 2 of Notification No.1/2016-Customs (SG) to provide that specified tariff items are not subject to safeguard duty when imported at or above the prescribed import price on a CIF basis, with units and currency identified per entry. The notification defines "import price on CIF basis" as the assessable value determined under section 14 of the Customs Act, linking the exemption to customs valuation.

Safeguard duty recommended on unwrought aluminium imports to address surge causing serious injury to domestic industry.
A safeguard investigation under the Customs Tariff Act and Safeguard Rules examines imports of Unwrought Aluminium after a joint application by major domestic producers. The Directorate General verified data, initiated proceedings, and found a substantial increase in imports, price undercutting, deteriorating domestic profitability, and idling capacity. Applying a causation analysis and the concept of critical circumstances, the preliminary findings link increased imports to serious injury and recommend provisional safeguard duty pending further verification and a public hearing.

Safeguard duty on hot-rolled steel coils imposed with phased ad valorem rates, subject to price and country exemptions.
Imposition of staged ad valorem safeguard duty on imports of hot-rolled flat products of steel in coils of nominal width 600 mm or more (heading 7208 / tariff item 7225 30 90) for a period of two years and six months from the provisional levy, with amounts reduced by any anti-dumping duty. The duty is subject to an exemption where imports are at or above specified import prices on CIF basis for listed tariff items, defined by reference to assessable value under section 14 of the Customs Act, and excludes certain product types and imports from notified developing countries other than specified exceptions.

Safeguard duty recommendation after finding increased imports caused serious injury, with phased measures and limited country exclusions.
The Authority found that imports of hot rolled flat steel coils had increased sharply during the investigation period and that there was a causal link between the surge in imports and the deterioration of domestic industry indicators, constituting serious injury or threat thereof. Having considered extensive submissions on scope, procedure, unforeseen developments, and public interest, and having accepted adjustment plans from domestic producers, the Authority recommended phased safeguard duties on specified tariff headings over a multi year period with exclusions for developing countries whose import shares fall below the relevant thresholds.

Safeguard investigation corrects tariff classification codes in initiation notice to fix typographical error, clarifying affected HS lines.
The corrigendum corrects a typographical error in the Notice of Initiation for a safeguard investigation into hot rolled flat sheets and plates, specifying that the eighth line of paragraph 3 should read "7225 (72254013, 72254019, 72254020, 72254030 and 72259900)" instead of the previously published sequence, limiting the amendment to tariff classification references without altering the substantive scope of the safeguard proceeding.

Safeguard investigation into hot-rolled steel imports could prompt provisional duties protecting domestic producers from serious injury.
A safeguard investigation has been initiated into imports of specified hot rolled flat sheets and plates of alloy and non-alloy steel after applicants representing a major share of domestic production submitted data for 2012-13 to 2015-16(A). Citing rising imports, reduced capacity utilisation, falling market share, declining profitability and increased inventories, the Directorate General of Safeguards found a prima facie case of serious injury or threat thereof and invited interested parties to submit views and seek interested-party status within prescribed time limits; a public file of non-confidential material is available.

Provisional safeguard duty on hot-rolled steel imports to protect domestic industry during an interim protective period.
A provisional ad valorem safeguard duty is imposed on imports of hot-rolled flat products of non-alloy and other alloy steel in coils of width 600 mm or more, based on preliminary findings that increased imports have caused and threaten to cause serious injury to domestic industry; the duty applies to specified tariff items for a limited provisional period from Gazette publication, and specific product categories are expressly excluded from the scope.

Safeguard duty recommended after finding increased imports causing serious injury to domestic hot-rolled steel producers.
Preliminary findings of a safeguard investigation into hot rolled flat steel coils (PUC) determine that sharply increased imports, driven by excess global capacity and currency/market shifts in exporting countries, have caused and threaten to cause serious injury to domestic producers. Objective indicators-rising import volumes and market share, falling domestic market share and prices, rising inventories and recent losses-establish a causal link. Critical circumstances are found, and a provisional ad valorem safeguard duty of twenty percent for a provisional period is recommended pending further verification and final determination.

Safeguard duty on saturated fatty alcohol imports (excluding pure C8) imposed with staged rates and developing-country exemptions.
Definitive safeguard duty imposed on imports of saturated fatty alcohols (specified carbon chain lengths and blends, excluding branched isomers) converting provisional levy into a two and a half year measure with staged ad valorem rates, payable in Indian currency from the provisional levy date; imports from notified developing countries are exempted except Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, and pure C8 saturated fatty alcohols are excluded from the duty.

Safeguard duty on sodium citrate imposed; phased ad valorem rates over a three year period with select country exclusions.
Imposition of safeguard duty on imports of Sodium Citrate follows a finding of serious injury and adopts a phased schedule of ad valorem duties over a three year period commencing on the notification date; the measure applies to the specified tariff item and excludes imports from countries recognised as developing, except for the People's Republic of China.

Provisional safeguard duty on saturated fatty alcohol imports imposed with time-limited relief and specified exemptions.
Imposition of a provisional safeguard duty on imports of saturated fatty alcohols (C8-C18) under specified tariff sub-headings, based on preliminary findings of increased imports causing or threatening serious injury to domestic producers, exercised under the Customs safeguard framework; certain developing-country imports are exempted except for three named countries, and the provisional duty is effective for a fixed short-term period from Gazette publication unless earlier revoked, superseded or amended.

Safeguard duty on seamless pipes to phase down over prescribed periods, protecting domestic industry from injurious imports.
Imposition of safeguard duty on imports of seamless pipes and tubes falling under specified tariff items, applied as staged ad valorem rates over successive periods, following a finding of serious injury to domestic producers. The notification excludes imports from developing countries (with a specific exception) and lists defined product exclusions including certain alloy-steel specifications, patented premium connections and threaded tubes of specified grades, 13 chromium grade tubes not otherwise excluded, and drill collars.

Safeguard duty on sodium nitrite imports enacted with higher initial rate, reduced later, and limited country exemptions.
Imposes a safeguard duty on Sodium Nitrite (tariff item 2834 10 10) following the Director General (Safeguard)'s finding of injury to domestic producers: thirty per cent ad valorem minus any anti dumping duty for imports from 26th February, 2014 to 25th February, 2015; and twenty eight per cent ad valorem minus any anti dumping duty for imports from 26th February, 2015 to 25th May, 2015. Excludes imports from countries notified as developing countries under section 8B(6)(a) except the People's Republic of China.