CBIC Issues Corrigendum to Extend Anti-Dumping Duties on LAB Beyond Iran and Qatar [Read Notification]

The correction, published by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), clarifies that the anti-dumping duties are not limited to direct imports from Iran or Qatar alone, but also apply to any country that exports LAB originating from these two countries.

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Background

The original notification, based on final findings by the Designated Authority, stated that LAB imports from Iran and Qatar were being dumped in the Indian market at unfairly low prices. This practice was causing material injury to Indian manufacturers, who were unable to compete with the underpriced imports.

To protect the domestic industry, the government imposed anti-dumping duties for five years on specific producers and exporters from Iran and Qatar. These duties were calculated based on the level of injury caused to Indian producers.

What Has Changed?

The corrigendum issued now modifies two entries in the duty table:

• For Iran Chemical Industries Investment Co., the duty of USD 14/MT will apply if LAB is exported from "any country including Iran", not just Iran directly.
• Similarly, for SEEF Limited of Qatar, the duty of USD 31/MT will apply if LAB is exported from "any country including Qatar".

This change ensures that companies cannot bypass the duty by routing exports through third countries. It closes a critical loophole that could have allowed exporters to evade anti-dumping duties through transshipment.

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Product Covered

The anti-dumping duty applies specifically to Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB), a key raw material used in making detergents and cleaning products. The measure excludes mixed alkyl naphthalenes.

Currency and Duration

The duties are payable in Indian rupees, with exchange rates determined as per notifications under Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962. They will remain in force for five years, unless revoked or modified earlier.

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