The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on July 03, 2026, issued notification on Anti-Dumping Duty Continued on Normal Butanol Imports from Malaysia, South Africa, and USA.
The Central Government, based on the final findings of the Designated Authority (April 9, 2026), has concluded that discontinuation of the existing anti-dumping duty on “Normal Butanol” (N-Butyl Alcohol) would likely lead to continued or recurring dumping and injury to the domestic industry. Accordingly, it has decided to continue the imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of the subject goods.
This notification supersedes the earlier Notification No. 21/2021-Customs (ADD) dated April 12, 2021, and imposes fresh anti-dumping duties on imports originating in or exported from Malaysia, South Africa, and the United States of America. The duty rates vary depending on the country and producer—for example, specific Malaysian producers such as BASF Petronas Chemicals Sdn. Bhd. and PETRONAS Chemicals Derivatives Sdn. Bhd. are subject to lower rates, while other producers attract higher duties. Separate rates are also prescribed for South Africa and the USA.
The notification includes conditions for availing producer-specific duty rates, requiring a valid commercial invoice with a certification confirming the origin and manufacturer details. In the absence of such documentation, higher residual duty rates applicable to other producers will be charged.
The anti-dumping duty will remain in force for five years from the date of publication (unless amended or revoked earlier) and will be payable in Indian currency based on the applicable exchange rate notified under the Customs Act, 1962.
[Notification No. 15/2026-Customs (ADD)]
