Centre Imposes ADD on Imports of Refrigerant Gas R-134a from China PR [Read Notification]
The government has imposed anti-dumping duty for five years on imports of refrigerant gas R-134a from China after finding that low-priced imports were harming Indian manufacturers.
The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has imposed anti-dumping duty on imports of Refrigerant Gas R-134a, also known as 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, originating in or exported from China PR. The duty has been imposed through Notification No. 36/2025-Customs (ADD) dated 24 December 2025.
The decision follows an investigation conducted by the Directorate General of TradeRemedies (DGTR), which examined import volumes, pricing behaviour, and the condition of Indian manufacturers producing R-134a. The DGTR found that exporters based in China PR were selling the product in India at prices below its normal value, amounting to dumping.
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The investigation also showed that these low-priced imports caused material injury to the domestic industry. Imported R-134a was consistently priced below the selling prices of Indian manufacturers, leading to price undercutting and sustained financial pressure on domestic producers. Based on these findings, the DGTR recommended the imposition of anti-dumping duty to protect the domestic industry and restore fair competition in the market.
The notification prescribes different reference prices for certain identified Chinese producers, while a higher general reference price applies to all other producers. The anti-dumping duty payable is the difference between the landed value of the imported goods and the applicable reference price. If the landed value is higher than the reference price, no duty will be payable.
Reference Prices for R-134a Imports
| Category | Producer coverage | Reference price (USD per MT) |
| Specified Chinese producers | Six named producers listed in the notification | 4,423 – 4,583 |
| Other Chinese producers | Any producer other than the specified six | 5,251 |
| Non-China origin, China export | Any producer | 5,251 |
The duty will be payable in Indian currency using the exchange rate applicable under customs law. It will remain in force for five years from the date of publication of the notification, unless it is modified or withdrawn earlier.
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