New Delhi, September 23 (Daily Kiran) : The Indian government has announced an extension of the anti-dumping duty on decor paper imported from China, providing relief to the domestic industry. The Ministry of Finance has decided to maintain this duty until March 26, 2027, in an effort to mitigate the pressure on the local market caused by inexpensive imports and to protect jobs.
According to a notification from the Finance Ministry, this anti-dumping duty was initially set to expire on December 26, 2026, but has now been prolonged until March 2027. The revenue department had first imposed duties ranging from $110 to $542 per ton on decor paper imports from China in December 2021 for a period of five years.
The new notification states that the anti-dumping duty on decor paper imported from or exported to China will remain in effect until March 2027. This decision was made based on recommendations from the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) under the Ministry of Commerce.
The government has emphasized that excessively low-priced imports harm domestic producers by exerting downward pressure on local prices, thereby affecting the competitive capacity of the domestic industry.
In a separate notification, the Finance Ministry also announced an extension of the anti-dumping duty on calcinated gypsum powder imported from Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates until March 16, 2027. This powder, commonly known as Plaster of Paris (POP), is widely used in construction, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial sectors.
Additionally, the government has decided to extend the anti-dumping duty on natural mica-based pearl industrial pigments imported from China until February 25 of the following year.
Anti-dumping duties are trade protection measures implemented when a product is sold in the domestic market at a price lower than its normal value, posing a threat to local industries. The aim is not to impose a complete ban on imports but to balance the effects of unfair pricing.
Decor paper is primarily used in the furniture and interior decoration industries, with applications in decorative laminates, furniture, cabinets, flooring, and other interior design products.
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