India has extended the anti-dumping duty imposed on certain Chinese tubes and pipes until January 27, 2027, according to Notification No. 16/2026-Customs (ADD) dated July 6, 2026. The duty applies to 'seamless tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of iron, alloy or non-alloy steel' and was originally imposed on October 28, 2021 for a five-year period. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has amended its notification to extend the levy until January 2027, with the extension issued under Sections 9A(1) and 9A(5) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, read with Rules 18 and 23 of the Anti-Dumping Rules, 1995. This represents an interim extension while the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) completes its sunset review process.
The existing anti-dumping duty ranges between USD 961.33 and USD 1,610.67 per tonne on Chinese steel tubes and pipes. According to the CBIC notification, this duty structure remains unchanged with the extension until January 2027. The duty was originally imposed after the DGTR found that Chinese seamless steel pipes and tubes were being dumped into the Indian market at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to domestic manufacturers. The extension ensures that existing protection does not lapse before the DGTR completes its assessment, preventing potential surges in underpriced imports that could adversely impact domestic manufacturers.
The extension is part of India's ongoing sunset review process for anti-dumping duties, which typically occur after the initial five-year period. Following the review, the DGTR may recommend continuation of the anti-dumping duty for another period, revision of the existing duty rate, or withdrawal of the duty if dumping and injury are no longer likely to continue. The final decision will be implemented through a subsequent notification issued by the Government. This interim extension provides stability during the review process while ensuring continued protection for domestic steel manufacturers and downstream industries including oil & gas, infrastructure, construction, engineering, and pipeline projects that rely on seamless steel products.
Beyond the Chinese steel products, the CBIC has announced the continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of 'Normal Butanol' or 'N-Butyl Alcohol' exported from Malaysia, South Africa, and the United States of America for five years. As reported by the finance ministry, this duty extension covers products used in various sectors including chemicals, paints, adhesives, and coatings. The board emphasized that anti-dumping measures are designed to ensure fair trade and provide a level-playing field to the domestic industry.
