Antidumping Duties in India 2026: Affected Products, Current Rates, and What Importers Must Know

Antidumping duty (ADD) is India's legal mechanism under WTO anti-dumping agreements (Article VI of GATT) to counter unfair import pricing. When a foreign manufacturer exports goods at prices below production cost or below the price in the home country, DGTR (Directorate General of Trade Remedies) investigates and, if injury to domestic industry is proven, recommends an ADD rate. CBIC then issues a Customs Notification making it legally enforceable.

Key point: ADD is product-specific AND country-specific. The same product imported from different countries may attract zero ADD (from Country A) or 40% ADD (from Country B). Always check both HS code AND country of origin.

ADD is calculated on CIF value of the goods (same base as BCD), applied as either:

• Ad valorem: percentage of CIF value (e.g., 12.5% of CIF), or
• Specific duty: fixed USD per unit (e.g., USD 0.47 per sqm), or
• Hybrid: greater of ad valorem or specific rate

If you are importing from China to India, understanding ADD is critical because China-origin goods account for the majority of ADD notifications in India. For a broader overview of all duty components, see our import duty guide for India.

The process from complaint to enforceable duty follows 4 distinct stages:

1. Industry petition filed with DGTR: Domestic manufacturers or industry associations submit evidence that dumped imports are causing material injury to the Indian market.
2. DGTR initiates investigation: The investigation typically runs 12–18 months. DGTR examines export prices, normal value, cost of production, and injury data from both domestic and foreign producers.
3. DGTR recommends rate to Ministry of Finance: If dumping and injury are both established, DGTR recommends a specific ADD rate — ad valorem, specific, or hybrid.
4. CBIC issues Customs Notification: The notification makes ADD legally enforceable at Indian ports. It is typically valid for 5 years, subject to sunset review.

During the investigation phase, a provisional ADD rate may be imposed temporarily — usually after 60 days from initiation — to prevent further injury while the full investigation continues. Importers should monitor dgtr.gov.in for provisional duties even before a final CBIC notification appears.

At the end of the 5-year term, DGTR conducts a sunset review if domestic industry applies. If injury would likely recur upon expiry, the duty is extended — sometimes at a modified rate. If no sunset review is requested, the duty lapses automatically.

The official DGTR database at dgtr.gov.in is the authoritative source for active investigations, preliminary findings, and final recommendations.

The following table covers the most commonly imported product categories with active ADD notifications as of May 2026. Rates are approximate — always verify against the latest CBIC Customs Notification at cbic.gov.in.

This is not a complete list. Over 100 products have active ADD notifications. Importers must check CBIC's official notification database for their specific HS code.

Understanding how ADD compounds with other duties is essential for accurate cost planning. Below is a worked example for one of the most commonly affected products: ceramic floor tiles from China.

In this example, the ADD alone increases the total landed cost by ₹1,95,050 — an 18% increase over the duty-paid cost without ADD. For thin-margin importers, this difference can erase profitability entirely. That is why verifying ADD applicability before placing the purchase order is non-negotiable.

Use our Import Duty Calculator to estimate total landed cost including ADD for your specific product and origin country. For a full breakdown of all cost components, visit Calculate Full Landed Cost.

Importers can confirm ADD applicability in 3 steps:

1. Find your HS code (first 6–8 digits) using our HS Code Finder. The HS code determines which CBIC notification applies.
2. Go to cbic.gov.in → Customs → Notifications → Search by HS code or keyword. Look for notifications under the Customs Tariff Act relating to antidumping duty.
3. Cross-check country of origin — ADD is origin-specific. A notification for ceramic tiles from China does not apply to ceramic tiles from Vietnam or Thailand.

Also check dgtr.gov.in for ongoing investigations. Provisional ADD may apply before a final CBIC notification is issued — many importers are caught unaware by provisional duties that appear mid-investigation.

Tip: ask your freight forwarder or CHA to confirm ADD before placing the import order — not after. At Sea Air Cargo Systems, we verify ADD, BCD, and IGST rates for every shipment during the pre-booking phase so there are no surprises at the port.

ADD notifications are valid for 5 years. At expiry, if the domestic industry applies for sunset review, DGTR reinvestigates whether injury would recur if the duty were removed. The duty continues during the review period — importers cannot assume expiry means automatic removal.

In 2025–26, sunset reviews are underway for:

• Ceramic tiles from China (original notification 2020–21)
• Several steel products from China, Japan, and Korea
• Select chemical products from the EU and China

New investigations are also in progress. Track dgtr.gov.in → Trade Remedy Investigations for the latest initiations.

For importers, the implication is clear: ADD rates can increase, decrease, or be removed entirely at sunset review. Source diversification — sourcing the same product from non-ADD countries — is a legitimate risk management strategy. For example, if ceramic tiles from China attract ADD but tiles from Vietnam do not, shifting supply to Vietnam eliminates the ADD burden (provided the country of origin is genuine). For sea freight from China alternatives, evaluate Southeast Asian suppliers alongside your existing Chinese vendor base.

However, transshipment through a third country solely to avoid ADD is illegal under DGTR circumvention rules and can result in retroactive duty demands, penalties, and customs blacklisting.