Impact of Anti-Dumping Duty on the Steel Industry
In recent times, there has been a huge impact of the anti-dumping duty on the steel industry. To begin with, India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of hot-rolled flat steel products from China, Japan and Russia. In addition, the steel makers allege that cheap imports from the three countries have caused material injury to the local industry.
Moreover, they are threatening to inflict further damage. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies issued an initiation notification following an application filed by JSW Steel Ltd and other companies.
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India's Steel Import Probe Targets Russia and Japan
India probes steel imports from Russia and Japan due to material injury to the domestic injury. Most importantly, the domestic industry has sought retrospective imposition of anti-dumping duties.” They added that there has been a history of dumping in the product Category.
In addition, further delays to duties could surge low-priced imports. This can harm Indian manufacturers. Most importantly, they claimed that the volume of imports increased in absolute terms. The subject goods undercut the prices of the domestic industry. On top of that, they suppressed domestic industry prices.
Impact of Steel Import Investigation on Domestic Manufacturers
- India has witnessed a significant impact from the steel import investigation, affecting domestic manufacturers.
- Average inventory levels in the domestic steel industry have increased.
- Domestic steel producers have suffered financial losses due to dumped imports.
- Returns on investments have declined as a result of increasing low-priced steel imports.
- New Delhi imposed a 12% safeguard duty for three years on imports of hot-rolled flat products.
- The safeguard duty covers both non-alloy and other alloy steel products.
- The government’s objective is to curb cheap steel imports, particularly from China.
- Imports of Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) from China, Japan, and Russia increased by 15–20% in 2025.
Conclusion
India has launched formal anti-dumping investigations into imports of hot-rolled and electrical steel from China, Japan, and Russia. Overall, domestic steelmakers requested these probes, claiming these countries are selling steel at unfairly low prices. If proven, these duties will correct market prices and protect local producers.
Above all, India has one of the lowest import duty structures globally. On the other hand, the US, EU and UK have duties as high as 50%. Even if anti-dumping duties are imposed, they will likely apply to specific companies.
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