India has decided to impose Anti-dumping Duty on water Treatment chemicals.




The Ministry of Finance notified that the decision has been taken after the findings and suggestions of The Directorate General of Trade Remedies, an investigative branch of the Ministry of Commerce. The DGTR found that these imports were causing significant harm to the domestic industry.

The duty has been imposed on ‘Trichloro isocyanuric acid’ a chemical used for the treatment of water. The chemical is used as a powerful disinfectant, algaecide, and bactericide to keep water clean by killing bacteria and algae. It is a most commonly used chemical, used for maintenance of swimming pools, also used in some drinking water treatment applications and industrial water treatment.

India has decided to impose an anti-dumping duty of up to $986 per tonne on the chemical to shield local industries from the impact of cheaper imports coming in from China and Japan. This ADD Duty will remain in place for the next five years.

Ministry of Finance also highlighted that such measures are essential for fair trade practices and for giving Indian manufacturers a fair chance to compete.

The step reflects India's commitment to protect its domestic market while adhering to international trade regulations.


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