The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on November 06, 2026, notified the Sunset Review Investigation concerning the anti-dumping duty imposed on the imports of “Untreated Fumed Silica” originating in or exported from China PR.
The following has been stated:
• DGTR has recommended the continuation of the existing anti-dumping duty on imports of Untreated Fumed Silica originating in or exported from China PR for a further period of five years under Section 9A(5) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, read with Rule 23 of the Anti-Dumping Rules, 1995. The sunset review was initiated pursuant to an application filed by Cabot Sanmar Limited to examine the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury upon withdrawal of the duty. The investigation covered the period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and considered the injury trends during FY 2022-23 to FY 2024-25 and the period of investigation.
• The DGTR observed that although the domestic industry’s production, capacity utilisation and sales had improved during the injury period, the removal of anti-dumping duty could expose it to renewed price undercutting and injurious imports from China. The investigation found significant dumping margins for Shandong Dongyue Silicone Material Co. Ltd. (130–140%), Wacker Chemicals Fumed Silica (Zhangjiagang) Co. Ltd. (50–60%) and other producers/exporters (150–160%). It also noted substantial production capacity and export potential in China, indicating a likelihood of increased dumped imports and recurrence of injury if the existing duty is withdrawn.
• Accordingly, the DGTR recommended continuation of the existing duty for another five years, without any change in its form or amount. The recommended duty is USD 1,296 per metric tonne for Shandong Dongyue and other producers/exporters from China PR, while Wacker Chemicals Fumed Silica (Zhangjiagang) Co. Ltd. has been assigned a nil duty. The same duty of USD 1,296 per metric tonne has been recommended for imports originating in countries other than China PR, irrespective of the producer. The recommendation will take effect only upon issuance of the corresponding notification by the Central Government.
[Case No. AD (SSR)-05/2026]
