The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on March 20, 2026, issued notification on Initiation of sunset review of anti-dumping duty on imports of Seamless Tubes, Pipes & Hollow Profiles of Iron, Alloy or Non-Alloy Steel originating in or exported from China PR.
The application for sunset review has been filed under the provisions of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and the Anti-Dumping Rules, 1995 by Jindal Saw Limited, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited, and Maharashtra Seamless Limited. The applicants have sought a review of existing anti-dumping duties on imports of seamless tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles of iron or steel (excluding certain categories such as stainless steel and specified oil country tubular goods) from China PR. They have argued that while dumping continues for the subject goods, there is no need to continue duties on certain excluded Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG).
The background indicates that anti-dumping duties were first imposed in 2017 and later continued after a sunset review in 2021. These duties are currently set to expire on October 27, 2026. The applicants have claimed that despite the duties, dumped imports from China have persisted and continue to harm the domestic industry. They have also requested modifications in the form and quantum of duty to better address the injury being caused.
The product under consideration includes seamless tubes and pipes used in industries such as hydrocarbons and oil and gas exploration, within a specified diameter range. However, for the current review, certain OCTG categories have been excluded from the scope, as the applicants believe these do not pose a dumping or injury risk. The domestically produced goods are considered “like articles” to the imported goods, being similar in characteristics, usage, and marketability.
The applicants collectively account for over 90% of domestic production and are therefore recognized as the domestic industry. They have provided prima facie evidence that imports from China are continuing at dumped prices, with a positive dumping margin established through comparison of normal value and export price. The data shows increasing import volumes, price suppression, and adverse financial impacts such as declining profits, reduced returns on investment, and underutilization of capacity.
Further, the applicants have demonstrated a likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury if the existing duties are removed. Factors cited include excess production capacity in China, increasing export orientation, and trade restrictions in other countries that may divert exports to India. These conditions suggest that removal of duties could worsen the situation for the domestic industry.
Based on the evidence, the Authority has initiated a sunset review investigation to assess whether the continuation of anti-dumping duties is necessary. The notification also outlines the procedure for the investigation, including submission of information through the DGTR’s SETU portal, timelines for responses, and requirements for confidential and non-confidential submissions. Interested parties must participate within the stipulated time, failing which the Authority may proceed based on available facts and treat non-cooperative parties accordingly.
[Case No. AD (SSR)-04/2026]
