The Ministry of Finance has imposed a five-year anti-dumping duty on imports of Acetonitrile originating from or exported by China, Russia, and Taiwan.
The investigation found that Acetonitrile, a key industrial solvent classified under tariff heading 2926 90, was being dumped into the Indian market at prices significantly lower than the normal value. This undercutting caused material injury to Indian producers.
According to the final findings by DGTR, published on March 21, 2025, imports from these countries were harming the domestic industry by underpricing and reducing the market share of local producers.
The anti-dumping duties vary based on the producer and origin:
- Nantong Liyang Chemical Co., Ltd (China) – USD 202/MT
- Shandong Kunda Biotechnology Co., Ltd (China) – USD 292/MT
- Weifang Zhonghui Chemical Co., Ltd (China) – USD 260/MT
- Other Chinese producers – USD 481/MT
- Any producer from China exporting via a third country – USD 481/MT
- Russian exporters – USD 292/MT
- Taiwanese exporters – USD 233/MT
The duty applies to all imports of Acetonitrile — regardless of the trade name or purity — and will remain in force for five years unless revoked or amended earlier. The rates are to be collected in Indian currency, adjusted according to the exchange rate applicable on the date of filing the bill of entry.
Notification Details
Notification No. 16/2025-Customs (ADD)
Date: 19th June, 2025
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