India imposes anti-dumping duty on insoluble sulphur imports from China, EU, US

India has imposed an anti-dumping duty on imports of insoluble sulphur from China, the European Union and the United States, aiming to protect domestic manufacturers in the rubber and tyre industry from what authorities describe as unfairly priced imports.

The decision follows an investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which found that exporters from the affected regions were selling the chemical in India below its normal value, creating pricing pressure for local producers, according to foreign media.

Based on the findings, the government has decided to impose the duty for a period of five years.

Officials said the measure is intended to curb dumping practices, ensure fair competition, and strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity in a key industrial input sector. Industry stakeholders expect the move to improve competitiveness for local producers and encourage further investment in production capacity.

Anti-dumping measures have increasingly been used by governments worldwide to address market distortions caused by low-cost imports, with India expanding its trade defence actions across multiple sectors.

In recent months, India has also introduced similar duties on products including chemicals and aluminium foil, as part of a broader strategy to protect domestic industries and promote fair trade practices.

By Sabina Mammadli