The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) on November 04, 2026, issued a notification regarding Final Findings in the Safeguard (Quantitative Restrictions) investigation concerning imports of “Soda Ash” into India.
The following has been stated: -
•The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), pursuant to an investigation initiated vide Notification No. 22/01/2026-DGTR dated March 16, 2026, has recommended the imposition of safeguard measures in the form of quantitative restrictions on imports of Disodium Carbonate (Soda Ash), falling under Customs Tariff Heading 2836 20, to prevent serious injury to the domestic industry.
•The proposed restrictions will apply for two years, with country-wise annual import quotas and quarterly allocation limits for countries including the USA, Turkey, Iran/UAE, Russia, the European Union, Kenya and China.
•The quotas for the second year will increase by 5% over the first year as part of progressive liberalisation.
•The recommendation follows an application filed by the Alkali Manufacturers Association of India on behalf of five domestic producers.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: Case No. QR (OI) – 001/2026]
