GENERAL23 Sept 2026
DGTR backs 5-year extn of anti-dumping duty on China aluminium foil imports
India's trade remedies body, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), has recommended a five-year extension of anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil of 80 micron and below from China, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. The Finance Ministry will decide finally. Importers may face higher costs, so check pricing with your supplier before placing fresh orders.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The DGTR has recommended duties ranging from USD 93.53 per tonne to USD 976.99 per tonne on aluminium foil of 80 micron and below.
- The Finance Ministry will take the final decision on continuing the anti-dumping duty.
- The duty was first imposed in September 2021, and the review was sought by domestic players including Hindalco Industries and SRF Altech Ltd.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you import aluminium foil from China, Thailand, Malaysia or Indonesia, review your landed costs and supplier contracts now, since the duty is only a recommendation and the Finance Ministry's final notification is still awaited.
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