India Extends ADD on Aniline Imports Originating From China [Read Notification]

The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) issued Notification No. 25/2025-Customs (ADD) dated July 18, 2025, announcing the continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of Aniline from China (People’s Republic) for another five years.

Aniline is a key industrial chemical used in the manufacturing of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and rubber processing chemicals. It falls under tariff heading 2921 41 in the Indian Customs Tariff.

The original anti-dumping duty on Aniline imports from China was imposed in February 2021 via Notification No. 08/2021-Customs (ADD). As that duty was set to expire, a sunset review was initiated by the Directorate General of TradeRemedies (DGTR) through Notification No. 7/10/2024-DGTR, dated September 24, 2024.

After a thorough investigation, the DGTR published its final findings on April 22, 2025, concluding that:

1. Dumping of Aniline from China continues and could intensify if the duty is removed.
2. The Indian domestic industry is suffering injury as a result of these imports.
3. There is a high risk of recurrence of dumping and injury if the duty is withdrawn.
4. China may divert large quantities of exports to India in the absence of this duty.

Based on these findings, the government has decided to extend the anti-dumping duty for five more years to protect Indian manufacturers from unfair pricing.

Duty Details:

• Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd. (China): USD 36.90 per metric ton
• Other Chinese exporters: USD 121.79 per metric ton
• Other exporters from outside China but exporting from China: USD 121.79 per metric ton

The duty will be payable in Indian Rupees at the exchange rate notified under Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962, on the date of the bill of entry filing.

Support our journalism by subscribing to Taxscan premium. Follow us on Telegram for quick updates