The Central Board of Indirect Tax and Customs (CBIC) has imposed an anti-dumping duty on imports of soft ferrite cores from China to safeguard domestic manufacturers from unfair trade practices.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued Notification No. 04/2025-Customs (ADD), enforcing duties ranging from 31% to 35% on specific Chinese exporters.
The decision follows an investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which concluded that Chinese soft ferrite cores were being dumped in India at unfair prices, causing material injury to domestic producers. The DGTR’s final findings, published in December 2024, confirmed that these imports had a detrimental impact on Indian industry.
Duty Structure
The notification specifies anti-dumping duties based on the producer and exporter:
- Huzhou Haotong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.: 31%
- Yibin Jinchuan Electronics Co., Ltd. and Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd.: Exempted
- Other Chinese producers: 35%
- Imports from any country, but originating in China: 35%
The duty applies to Manganese-Zinc-based Soft Ferrite Cores of various geometries, including EE/E/EF, PQ/EQ, ET, Toroid, UU/UI, I Bars, and ER types.
Five-Year Protection for Indian Industry
The duty will remain in effect for five years unless revoked or amended earlier. It aims to curb unfair trade practices and provide relief to domestic manufacturers struggling with underpriced imports.
The move aligns with India’s broader trade policy of protecting key domestic industries from predatory pricing while promoting fair competition. Industry experts expect the measure to boost local production and reduce dependence on Chinese imports.
Notification Details
Notification No. 04/2025-Customs (ADD)
Date: 18th March, 2025
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