India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Imports of Insoluble Sulphur from China and Japan

In a move to protect its domestic industry from unfair trade practices, India has imposed anti-dumping duties on insoluble sulphur imported from China and Japan. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) concluded that these imports were being sold at artificially low prices, a practice known as dumping, which was causing material injury to Indian manufacturers. The anti-dumping duty, set between $259 and $358 per metric tonne, will be in effect for five years. Insoluble sulphur is a critical raw material for the tire industry, used in the vulcanization process. This protective measure is intended to level the playing field for domestic producers, ensuring they can compete fairly with imported goods. The imposition of this duty reflects India's commitment to safeguarding its manufacturing sector and promoting a fair and competitive market environment, a stance that is becoming increasingly common among major economies.