Anti-Dumping Duty on Black Toner Imports from China, Malaysia, Taiwan Extended.

To protect domestic industry from unfair trade practices, the Government of India has extended the anti-dumping duty on imports of Black Toner in powder form originating in or exported from China PR, Malaysia, and Taiwan for a further period of five years.

This move follows a sunset review investigation conducted by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), initiated via Notification No. 7/12/2024-DGTR dated 30th September 2024.

Legal Reference

The duty is imposed under:

• Section 9A (1) and (5) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975
• Read with Rules 18, 20, and 23 of the Customs Tariff (Anti-Dumping) Rules, 1995

The new notification supersedes Notification No. 12/2021-Customs (ADD) dated 5th March 2021.

DGTR’s Final Findings (Dated: 6th May 2025)

The designated authority concluded that:

1. Dumping continues from China, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
2. Cessation of duties would likely lead to recurrence of dumping and injury to domestic producers.
3. Strong likelihood of export diversion to India if the existing measure is withdrawn.
4. The anti-dumping duty is essential to prevent injury to the Indian industry.

Product Description

Subject Goods: Black Toner in powder form falling under HS Code 3707
Exclusions:

• Colour Toner
• MICR Toner (for cheque printing)
• Toners for use by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Toners in cartridges
• Toners in liquid form

Anti-Dumping Duty Table

Currency & Exchange Rate

• The duty is levied in USD per metric tonne (MT)
• Payable in Indian Rupees, calculated using the exchange rate notified under Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962
• The relevant date is the date of presentation of the Bill of Entry under Section 46

Validity

• The anti-dumping duty is valid for five years from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (unless revoked, superseded, or amended earlier)

Conclusion

The extension of anti-dumping duty aims to ensure fair trade practices and protect domestic manufacturers from the threat of unfair pricing. Importers and stakeholders should take note of the revised duties, applicable producers, and countries of origin/export to ensure compliance.

Notification Reference: Customs
Notification No. 26/2025-Customs (ADD)
04 /08/2025