The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on March 19, 2026, notified regarding the Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of Beta Naphthol originating in or exported from China PR.
The following has been stated:
• It has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on imports of Beta Naphthol from China PR based on an application by a domestic producer alleging injury.
• The investigation covered the period from October 2023 to September 2024, with additional analysis of previous years to assess injury trends to the domestic industry.
• Authorities followed due procedure by notifying stakeholders, collecting data from exporters, importers, and domestic producers, and issuing questionnaires to relevant parties.
• Evidence regarding import volumes, pricing, and market impact was examined to determine the existence of dumping and its effect on the domestic industry.
• The product under consideration (Beta Naphthol) was confirmed to be similar in characteristics between imported and domestically produced goods, making them directly comparable.
• Based on the analysis, the authority evaluated dumping margins and injury margins to decide whether anti-dumping duties are necessary to protect the domestic industry.
[Notification no. - AD (OI)-09/2025]
