The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on March 10, 2026, issued the notification regarding the Initiation of anti-circumvention investigation regarding countervailing duties imposed on imports of “Saccharin” originating in China PR and exported from Thailand.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The Designated Authority has initiated an anti-circumvention investigation to examine whether imports routed through Thailand are undermining existing duties on China.
• Evidence suggests a change in trade pattern, with increased imports from Thailand (possibly of Chinese origin) at lower prices, impacting domestic industry.
• The investigation covers Saccharin in all forms (HS Code 29251100), with the period of investigation: April–September 2025.
• Interested parties must submit responses via the SETU portal within prescribed timelines, and provisional assessment of imports may apply pending final findings.
[Case No. CVD(AC)- 01/2026]
