The decision follows India’s previous extension of safeguard duties on imported steel products, primarily from China and Vietnam, until April 2028.
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance of India stated that a temporary anti-dumping duty will apply to low-ash metallurgical coke imported from Australia, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, and Russia. The ministry emphasized that the decision is based on preliminary findings of an investigation conducted by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR).
DGTR: dumped imports caused serious harm to domestic industry
DGTR’s assessment found that low-ash metallurgical coke was exported to India at dumped prices, causing significant harm to domestic producers. The government stated that the temporary anti-dumping duty was implemented to prevent further injury to the local industry while the investigation continues.
Officials emphasized that the measure aims to provide temporary protection and relief to domestic producers during the investigation. The final decision is expected after DGTR reviews comments from exporters, importers, and domestic industry stakeholders.
Critical input in steel production
Low-ash metallurgical coke is a critical input in India’s blast furnace-based steel production, which accounts for a large portion of the country’s steel output. The product provides the necessary heat and chemical reduction to convert iron ore into molten iron and contributes to maintaining the structural stability of blast furnaces during operation.
Duties by country
According to the notification, the temporary anti-dumping duties are set as follows:
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Products originating in or exported from Australia: USD 73.55 per ton
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Products originating in China: USD 130.66 per ton
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Products originating in Colombia: USD 119.51 per ton
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Products originating in Indonesia: USD 82.75 per ton
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Products originating in Japan: USD 60.87 per ton
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Products originating in Russia: USD 85.12 per ton
The duties apply regardless of whether the products are shipped directly from the listed countries or routed through third countries.
Scope and exceptions
The temporary anti-dumping duty covers metallurgical coke with ash content below 18% (tolerance of 5%). However, ultra-low phosphorus metallurgical coke, mainly used in ferroalloy production, with phosphorus content up to 0.030% and size up to 30 mm, is excluded from the duty.
Duty duration and payment terms
The government’s decision sets the temporary anti-dumping duty to remain in effect for six months, from 31 December 2025 to 30 June 2026. The duty will apply at the exchange rate effective on the date of the customs declaration and will be collected in Indian rupees, unless the decision is canceled, amended, or replaced earlier.
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