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Government of India (MOF) Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Liquid Epoxy Resins for Five Years.
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....overnment of India (MOF) Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Liquid Epoxy Resins for Five Years.<br>By: - YAGAY andSUN<br>Customs - Import - Export - SEZ<br>Dated:- 6-12-2025<br>New Delhi, 17 November 2025 - The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has issued Notification No. 33/2025-Customs (ADD) imposing anti-dumping duty (ADD) on the import of Liquid Epoxy Resins originating in or exported from....
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.... China PR, Korea RP, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and Thailand. The duty will remain in force for five years from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Background Liquid Epoxy Resins, classified under tariff item 3907 30 10 and 3907 30 90, are crucial raw materials used across industries such as coatings, adhesives, electrical laminates, composites, construction chemicals, and prot....
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....ective paints. Domestic manufacturers represented before the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) alleging that low-priced imports from the above countries were causing material injury to the Indian epoxy resin industry. Following a detailed anti-dumping investigation, DGTR recommended the imposition of ADD to counter the unfair pricing practices and restore a level playing field for Indi....
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....an producers. Scope of the Notification The notification applies to: * Product: Liquid Epoxy Resins * Tariff Classification: 3907 30 10 and 3907 30 90 * Country of Origin/Export: * China PR * Korea RP * Saudi Arabia * Taiwan * Thailand The anti-dumping duty is imposed on all imports of the subject goods from these countries, regardless of the exporter, unless specifica....
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....lly exempted under the notification. Purpose of Imposing ADD The imposition of anti-dumping duties aims to: * Prevent injury to domestic industry caused by the inflow of cheap imports. * Neutralize the unfair price advantage enjoyed by foreign exporters due to dumping practices. * Ensure fair competition in the Indian market. * Support domestic manufacturing, consistent with national ind....
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....ustrial and trade strategies. The ADD is not meant to restrict import volumes arbitrarily but to ensure imports occur at fair market prices. Duration of the Duty The anti-dumping duty will remain in force for five years from the date of the notification, i.e., until 16 November 2030, unless amended, suspended, or revoked earlier by the Government. Implications for Stakeholders Domestic Indust....
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....ry Indian producers of epoxy resins are likely to experience improved market stability, better price realization, and incentives for capacity utilization and expansion. Importers Importers sourcing from the affected countries will need to factor the ADD into their landed cost calculations. Some may explore alternative sourcing from countries not subject to the duty. Downstream Industries Indu....
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....stries dependent on epoxy resins may initially experience a marginal cost increase. However, stable domestic production could ensure consistent supply and reduce long-term volatility. Conclusion Notification 33/2025-Customs (ADD) marks a significant policy move aimed at safeguarding India's chemical manufacturing sector from injurious dumping. By imposing ADD on Liquid Epoxy Resins from key expo....
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....rting nations, the government underscores its commitment to competitive fairness and the long-term growth of domestic industry. ***<br> Scholarly articles for knowledge sharing by authors, experts, professionals ....