DGTR Initiates Seven Anti-Dumping/Anti-Subsidy Notifications, Another Two Final Findings

SNo.	Product Name	End Use	Country(s)	Case Type/Ref	Complainant	Reference
1.	Solar Encapsulants [HS Code: 3920]	Solar Encapsulants are protective polymer layers used in photovoltaic (PV) modules to bind solar cells together, protect them from environmental stress, and ensure long-term durability and performance. They act like a glue and cushion between the fragile solar cells, the glass on the front, and the backsheet.	South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam	Initiation Notification Case No. AD(OI)-33/2025 dated 29.09.2025	M/s RenewSys India Pvt. Ltd.	F.No. 6/38/2025-DGTR
2.	Aluminium Foil 80 Microns and below [HS Code: 7607]	Aluminium foil is a versatile material used in kitchens for cooking, food storage, and baking, as well as for industrial applications like packaging and insulation. Its ability to act as a barrier against moisture, light, and oxygen preserves food freshness. In the kitchen, it can line baking sheets, wrap meats to retain moisture, protect pie crusts from burning, and even be used to scrub pans or create makeshift funnels	China	Initiation Notification Case No. CVD(OI)-06/2025 dated 29.09.2025	Raviraj Foil Ltd. LSKB Aluminium Foils Pvt. Ltd. Hindalco Industries Shyam Sel Power Ltd. Shree Venkateshwara Electrocast Pvt Ltd. SRF Altech Ltd.	F.No. 6/54/2025-DGTR
3.	Aluminium Foil 80 Microns and below [HS Code: 7607]		China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand	Initiation Notification Case No. AD(SSR-12/2025) dated 29.09.2025		F.No. 7/19/2025-DGTR
4.	Clear Float Glass [HS Code: 7005]	Clear float glass is widely used for architectural applications such as windows, doors, and facades, as well as for mirrors, furniture, and displays due to its clarity, smooth surface, and ability to allow natural light. It serves as the base material for other types of processed glass, including laminated glass for automotive windshields and tempered glass for enhanced safety in buildings.	Malaysia, Indonesia	Initiation Notification Case No. CVD(OI)-05/2025 dated 29.09.2025	Sisecam Flat Glass India Pvt. Ltd. Gold Plus Glass Industry Ltd. Gold Plus Float Glass Pvt. Ltd. Sain-Gobain India Pvt Ltd.	F.No. 6/36/2025-DGTR
5.	Organophosphonates – Phosphonic Acids [HS Code 2931]	Organophosphonates and phosphonic acids have diverse applications, including as potent chelating agents in industrial water treatment and detergents, as herbicides in agriculture (e.g., glyphosate), and in medicine for bone targeting and as bioactive agents. Their stable carbon-phosphorus bonds and ability to complex with metal ions make them effective and versatile in various technical, chemical, and biological roles, though concerns exist regarding their environmental persistence and release into water systems.	China	Initiation Notification Case No. AD(OI)-47/2025 dated 29.09.2025	Aquapharm Chemical Ltd. Excel Industries Ltd.	F.No. 6/52/2025-DGTR
6.	Cold Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel 300 and 400 Series [HS Code 7219, 7220]	Cold-rolled 300 series stainless steel is used for its corrosion resistance and formability in applications like food processing, chemical equipment, and medical devices. Cold-rolled 400 series stainless steel is used for its strength and wear resistance in items such as cutlery, automotive parts, and industrial components where high wear is a factor but extreme corrosion resistance isn't critical.	China, Indonesia, Vietnam	Initiation Notification Case No. AD(OI)-25/2025 dated 29.09.2025	Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA)	F.No. 6/28/2025-DGTR
7.	Normal Butanol or N-BUTYL ALCOHOL [HS Code: 2905]	N-butyl alcohol (n-butanol) is a primary alcohol with the chemical formula C₄H₁₀O, appearing as a colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic odor. It is widely used as an industrial solvent for paints, varnishes, and coatings and serves as a chemical intermediate to produce esters like butyl acetate and amino resins. It is also used in plasticizers, detergents, and certain medications	Malaysia, South Africa, USA	Initiation Notification Case No. AD(SSR)-09/2025 dated 27.09.2025	The Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd and BPCL	F.No. 7/16/2025-DGTR
8.	Solar Cells whether or not assembled in Modules or made up into Panels [HS Code 85414200]	Solar cells, or photovoltaic (PV) cells, convert light into electricity and are used for a wide range of applications, including providing power for homes, businesses, and large-scale solar farms, powering small devices like calculators, supplying electricity to remote areas, and even enabling spacecraft to function in orbit. They offer environmental benefits by producing clean energy with no pollution and can reduce reliance on fossil fuels.	China (23%/ 30% on CIF)	Final Findings – Case No. – AD(OI) - 24/2024 dated 29.09.2025	FS India Solar Ventures Pvt Ltd. Jupiter International Ltd. RenewSys India Pvt Ltd. Tata Power Solar System Ltd. TP Solar Ltd.	F.No. 6/26/2024-DGTR
9.	Virgin Multi-Layer Paperboards [HS Code 4805, 4810]	Virgin multi-layer paperboards are used primarily for packaging applications, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, FMCG products, high-end cosmetics, and electronics, as well as in publishing for book covers and other materials. They are also used to make disposable cups. The paperboard's high purity and strength, derived from fresh wood pulp, make it suitable for these diverse uses.	China ($152.27/MT-$221.36/MT) Chile ($123.18/MT)	Final Findings – Case No. – AD(OI) - 26/2024 dated 29.09.2025	The Indian Paper Manufacturer Association	F.No. 6/28/2024-DGTR