Commerce min recommends continuation of anti-dumping duty on Chinese chemical

The commerce ministry has recommended for continuation of anti-dumping duty on a Chinese chemical used in the food and pharma industry with a view to guard domestic players from cheap imports.

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DGTR notification

There is "positive" evidence of the likelihood of dumping of Sodium Citrate and injury to the domestic industry if the existing anti-dumping duty would be removed. The designated authority considers it appropriate to recommend continuation of definitive anti-dumping duty" on the chemical. The directorate has recommended two duties USD 96.05 per tonne and USD 152.78 per tonne.

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The finance ministry takes the final decision to impose this duty.

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