India has extended anti-dumping duty on decor papers imported from China until March 26, 2027, according to a notification from the Department of Revenue. The duty was originally imposed in December 2021 with rates ranging from USD 110 per tonne to USD 542 per tonne for a five-year period. The extension was approved following a recommendation from the commerce ministry's Directorate General for Trade Remedies (DGTR). As per the latest notification, the department has amended the existing levy to extend the anti-dumping duty on imports of 'Decor Paper' originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China, up to and inclusive of March 26, 2027.
The anti-dumping duty applies to decor papers, which are printed or plain papers used for surface furniture and flooring, craft and interior designing. According to the notification, this extension aims to protect domestic manufacturers from cheap inbound shipments while maintaining fair trade practices in the decor paper market. The duty serves as a protective measure for the domestic decor paper industry against unfair trade practices from Chinese suppliers. As per the Department of Revenue, this kind of printed or plain paper is used for surface furniture and flooring or for craft and interior designing purposes.
In a separate notification, the Department of Revenue has also extended anti-dumping duty on imports of 'Calcined Gypsum Powder' from Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE until March 16, 2027. This product, commonly known as Plaster of Paris, is used in construction and pharmaceutical sectors. Additionally, the duty has been extended on imports of Natural Mica-based Pearl Industrial Pigments from China until February 25, 2026. The extension of these duties demonstrates India's broader strategy to protect domestic industries from unfair trade practices across multiple product categories.
