Initiation of Anti-Dumping Duty Absorption Review
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OCCL Limited has disclosed that India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping duty absorption review (Case No. AD (AA)-02/2026) on imports of 'Insoluble Sulphur' originating in or exported from China PR. The review was triggered by an application filed by OCCL itself, which claims to be the sole domestic producer of Insoluble Sulphur in India — a key rubber additive used mainly in the tyre industry. OCCL alleges that Chinese exporters have lowered their prices despite the existing anti-dumping duty of USD 307/MT (imposed in June 2025, valid till June 2030), thereby 'absorbing' the duty and making it ineffective. The review covers the absorption period from July to December 2025. The company has clarified that there is no immediate material impact on its financial or operational performance from this notification.
Neutral in the short term, but potentially positive for OCCL over the medium term. If the review results in higher or retrospectively modified anti-dumping duties, it would strengthen pricing protection for OCCL as India's only Insoluble Sulphur producer, supporting its margins and market position against cheaper Chinese imports.