India imposed an anti-dumping duty on imported Trichloroisocyanuric Acid from China and Japan

India has imposed an anti-dumping duty of up to Rs. 86,116 (USD 986) per tonne on Trichloroisocyanuric Acid, a chemical primarily used for water treatment, imported from China and Japan. The duty will remain in effect for five years, as stated in a notification from the Ministry of Finance. This move follows an investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which found that domestic manufacturers were facing "material injury" due to underpriced imports from these countries.

Anti-dumping duties are implemented to prevent unfair pricing practices while ensuring that imports continue without artificially inflating costs. The DGTR, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, examines such cases and provides recommendations, while the Ministry of Finance makes the final decision, usually within three months. The World Trade Organization (WTO) allows such duties when investigations confirm that domestic industries are being harmed by dumped imports. These duties are generally imposed for a few years but can be reviewed or extended based on further assessments.

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Both China and Japan, as major trade partners of India, fall under WTO rules that permit anti-dumping measures to counteract unfairly low-priced imports. This decision aims to shield Indian chemical manufacturers from pricing distortions and maintain stability in the domestic market.