The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce, has recommended imposing a five-year anti-dumping duty on imports of cold rolled non-oriented electrical steel from China. This measure aims to protect domestic manufacturers from the impact of low-priced imports.
In its final findings, the DGTR determined that the product was being exported to India at prices that are below the normal market value, indicating dumping practices. The suggested anti-dumping duty varies based on the exporting Chinese firms, set at USD 223.82 per tonne for certain companies and USD 414.92 per tonne for others.
“The authority recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty… for a period of five years,” stated the DGTR in an official notification.
While the DGTR has made its recommendation, the ultimate decision on the implementation of these duties rests with the Finance Ministry. Anti-dumping investigations are conducted to assess whether domestic industries have suffered due to an influx of inexpensive imports. Such duties are imposed as a countermeasure under the framework established by the World Trade Organization (WTO), to which both India and China are signatories.
This move is part of India’s broader efforts to ensure equitable trade practices and maintain a level playing field for local producers against foreign competitors. The country, facing a trade deficit of approximately USD 100 billion with China, has previously instituted anti-dumping tariffs on a range of products to mitigate the effects of cheap imports from various nations.
Published on September 22, 2025.
