The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil up to 80 microns, excluding aluminium foil below 5.5 microns for non-capacitor applications, imported from China.
Key Highlights of the Anti-Dumping Duty
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) found that Chinese exporters were dumping aluminium foil in India at prices lower than normal value, causing material injury to domestic manufacturers.
The provisional anti-dumping duty has been imposed under Section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, in line with the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment, and Collection of Anti-Dumping Duty) Rules, 1995.
The duty rates vary by producer, ranging from USD 619 to USD 873 per metric ton.
The duty will be in force for six months unless revoked or amended earlier.
Why Has India Imposed This Anti-Dumping Duty?
The Indian aluminium industry has been facing unfair competition from cheap Chinese imports, impacting domestic production. The investigation concluded that:
- Chinese exporters were selling aluminium foil at below-market prices, leading to price distortions in India.
- This has resulted in significant losses for Indian aluminium manufacturers, causing job losses and financial distress.
- The duty aims to level the playing field for Indian manufacturers and protect domestic industry from unfair trade practices.
Which Aluminium Products Are Affected?
The anti-dumping duty applies to aluminium foil falling under tariff items:
7607 11 10, 7607 11 90, 7607 19 10, 7607 19 91, 7607 19 92, 7607 19 93, 7607 19 94, 7607 19 95, 7607 19 99, 7607 20 10, and 7607 20 90.
However, it excludes specific applications, such as:
- Aluminium foil below 5.5 microns for non-capacitor applications
- Aluminium foil used in electrolytic capacitors
- Aluminium foil for beer bottles, insulation, and automotive heat exchangers
Notification Details
Notification No. 02/2025-Customs
Date: 17/03/2025
