Methyl Acetoacetate from China in Sunset Review
on Laxmi Organics Industries Complaint - DGTR Recommends Anti-dumping Duty of
US$ 0.404 per Kg to Continue
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Notification
31/2021-Customs (ADD) dated 29 May 2021 to Expire on 28 May 2026
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Another
Investigation on Methyl Acetoacetate from Switzerland also Started on Complaint
of Laxmi Organics Industries and Jubilant Plus one by DGTR Initiation
Notification (Case No. AD(OI) – 19/2025) dated 26 June, 2025
[DGTR Final Findings Notification
(Case No. AD(SSR – 06/2025) dated 27 February, 2026]
DGTR
Recommends Anti-Dumping Duty on Methyl Acetoacetate from China
1.
Product Under Investigation:
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has completed an anti-dumping
investigation concerning imports of Methyl
Acetoacetate originating in or exported from China PR.
2.
Domestic Industry & Applicant:
The application was filed by Laxmi Organic Industries Ltd., representing
the domestic industry producing Methyl Acetoacetate.
3.
Period of Investigation (POI):
The investigation covered a specified recent financial period to assess
dumping, injury, and causal link.
4.
Findings of Dumping:
DGTR concluded that Methyl Acetoacetate was exported to India from China PR at
dumped prices, i.e., below normal value.
5.
Injury to Domestic Industry:
The investigation found material injury to the Indian domestic industry in
terms of:
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Price undercutting
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Price suppression
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Decline in profitability
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Adverse impact on production and capacity
utilization
6.
Causal Link Established:
DGTR determined a direct causal relationship between dumped imports and the
injury suffered by the domestic industry.
7.
Recommendation:
The Authority has recommended imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports
of Methyl Acetoacetate from China PR to protect the domestic industry.
8.
Objective of the Measure:
The proposed duty aims to:
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Restore fair trade conditions
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Prevent further injury
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Ensure a level playing field for Indian
manufacturers