FinMin Imposes Five-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Agrochemical Imports

The Ministry of Finance has imposed a five-year anti-dumping duty on imports of Pretilachlor (in any form) and its intermediate chemical 2,6-Diethyl-n-(2-propoxy ethyl) Aniline (commonly known as PEDA) originating from or exported by China.

The Central Government’s decision follows the final recommendations of the designated authority which found that the subject goods were being exported to India at prices below their normal value. This dumping practice has materially injured the domestic agrochemical industry by undercutting local prices.

The anti-dumping duty will be applied to imports under several tariff headings, including but not limited to 2921, 2922, and 3808 series, as specified in the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

The following Chinese producers have been named with specified duty rates:

• Anhui Futian Agrochemical Co. Ltd. – USD 1,305.6 per metric ton
• Inner Mongolia Lange Biotechnology Co. Ltd. – USD 1,556.9 per metric ton
• Lion Agrevo (Nantong) Co. Ltd. – USD 1,246.9 per metric ton
• Hangzhou Nutrichem Co. Ltd. – USD 1,976.2 per metric ton
• Shandong Qiaochang group companies and QCC Shanghai – USD 1,591.2 per metric ton

For other exporters from China not specifically named, a flat duty of USD 2,017.9 per metric ton has been levied.

The duty applies to imports from any country, if the goods are of Chinese origin. The notified rates are valid for a period of five years unless revoked or amended earlier. The duty shall be paid in Indian currency, with exchange rates determined per section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962.

This imposition aligns with the government’s continued efforts to safeguard Indian industries from unfair trade practices and maintain healthy competition within the domestic market.

Notification Details

Notification No. 17/2025-Customs (ADD)

Date: 19th June, 2025

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