India has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of a specific chemical used in the rubber and tyre industries, targeting shipments from China, the European Union, and the United States.
The measures, announced by the finance ministry, will remain in effect for five years and range from $75 to $1,748 per tonne, depending on the country of origin.
The move signals a tightening of trade protections for India’s domestic chemical and tyre manufacturing sectors.
By levying duties on major export hubs, New Delhi aims to shield local producers from what it views as unfairly priced imports.
For traders and investors, the policy introduces a new cost layer for supply chains reliant on cross-border chemical flows into South Asia.
The announcement arrives amid a broader backdrop of escalating trade tensions.