## Policy Analysis Report: Imposition of Antidumping Duty on Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) from Iran and Qatar
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Government of India, regarding the imposition of antidumping duty on imports of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) originating in or exported from Iran and Qatar. The core purpose of this policy is to protect the domestic industry in India from material injury caused by the dumping of LAB at prices below normal value. The key finding is that an antidumping duty has been imposed for a period of five years, with specific amounts varying based on the producer, country of origin, and country of export.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the notification No. 182025/Customs, dated 23rd June, 2025, concerning the imposition of antidumping duty on Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) imported from Iran and Qatar. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *new* policy establishing an antidumping duty.
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective, as inferred from the text, is to remove injury to the domestic industry in India caused by the dumping of LAB imports. This is achieved through the imposition of antidumping duties on LAB originating in or exported from Iran and Qatar.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As a *new* policy, the likely problem it addresses is the practice of "dumping," where goods (LAB in this case) are exported to India at a price below their normal value. The text explicitly states that the designated authority found that the subject goods have been exported to India at a price below normal value, resulting in material injury to the domestic industry. The policy aims to counteract this unfair trade practice. The landed price of imports is undercutting the prices of the domestic industry.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
Since this is a *new* policy, the key provisions are as follows:
* **Imposition of Antidumping Duty:** An antidumping duty is imposed on Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) falling under tariff item 3817 00 11 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
* **Countries Affected:** The duty applies to LAB originating in or exported from Iran and Qatar.
* **Differential Duty Rates:** The antidumping duty rates vary based on the producer, country of origin, and country of export, as specified in the provided table. For example, LAB produced by Chemical Industries Investment Co. in Iran and exported from Iran is subject to a duty of 14 USD per Metric Ton (MT).
* **Duration:** The antidumping duty is levied for a period of five years from the date of publication of the notification, unless revoked, superseded, or amended earlier.
* **Currency:** The duty is payable in Indian currency, with the rate of exchange determined as per the relevant notification issued under Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962.
* **Product Scope:** The product under consideration is commonly known as Linear Alkyl Benzene or LAB and includes mixed alkyl benzenes but specifically excludes mixed alkyl naphthalenes.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected parties are:
* **Domestic LAB Producers in India:** The policy aims to protect them from material injury caused by dumped imports.
* **Importers of LAB from Iran and Qatar:** They will be subject to the antidumping duty.
* **Exporters and Producers of LAB in Iran and Qatar:** The duty affects their competitiveness in the Indian market.
* **Customs Authorities:** Responsible for implementing and collecting the antidumping duty.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, specifically the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), is responsible for implementing the policy.
* **Timelines:** The duty is effective from the date of publication of the notification (23rd June, 2025) and is valid for five years unless amended.
* **Procedures:** Determination of antidumping duty shall be made as per the description of the Product under consideration. The rate of exchange applicable for calculating the duty will be determined as per the notification issued under Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962, on the date of presentation of the bill of entry.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
As a *new* policy, the likely intended outcomes are:
* **Protection of Domestic Industry:** The primary goal is to protect domestic LAB producers from the negative impacts of dumped imports.
* **Fair Competition:** By leveling the playing field, the policy aims to promote fair competition in the Indian LAB market.
* **Price Stabilization:** The antidumping duty may help to stabilize LAB prices in the Indian market.
* **Potential Increase in Domestic Production:** By making imported LAB more expensive, the policy could incentivize increased domestic production.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification regarding the imposition of antidumping duty on Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) from Iran and Qatar is a significant measure aimed at protecting the domestic industry in India from unfair trade practices. The policy establishes specific duty rates for different producers and exporters, with a duration of five years. The successful implementation of this policy will likely have a positive impact on domestic LAB producers by ensuring fair competition and stabilizing prices in the market.
Key Entities Referenced
Linear Alkyl Benzene: Subject goods falling under tariff item 3817 00 11 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, also known as LAB.
Customs Tariff Act, 1975: Act under which Linear Alkyl Benzene falls, referenced as 51 of 1975.
Iran: One of the subject countries from which Linear Alkyl Benzene originates or is exported.
Qatar: One of the subject countries from which Linear Alkyl Benzene originates or is exported.
India: Country importing Linear Alkyl Benzene.
Ministry of Finance: The Indian ministry issuing the notification through the Department of Revenue.
Department of Revenue: The department within the Ministry of Finance that is responsible for issuing the notification.
Customs Tariff Identification, Assessment and Collection of Antidumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury Rules, 1995: Rules referenced in the notification for determining antidumping duty.
Central Government: The entity imposing the antidumping duty after considering the final findings of the designated authority.
Chemical Industries Investment Co.: Producer of Linear Alkyl Benzene from Iran.
SEEF Limited: Producer of Linear Alkyl Benzene from Qatar.
Customs Act, 1962: Act referenced for rate of exchange determination, referenced as 52 of 1962.
New Delhi: Location of Ministry of Finance, India
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (i)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 361] नई दिल्ली, सोमिार, िनू 23, 2025/ागाढ़ 2, 1947
No. 361] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025/ASHADHA 2, 1947
जित्त मत्रं ालय
(रािस्ट्ि जिभाग)
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 23 िून, 2025
स.ं 18/2025-सीमा िल्ु क (एडीडी)
सा.का.जन. 404(अ).— जह ां कि ईरान और कतर (एतजममन पम चात जिसे जिगयगत ििे स े संिर्भित दकया
गया ह)ै म ें मलू त: उत् पादित या िहां स े जनयािजतत और भारत में ायाजतत “लीजनयर अल्काइल बेंिीन)” (एतजममन पम चात
जिसे जिगयगत व स्त ु से संिर्भित दकया गया ह)ै िो दक सीमािुल् क ैैिर अजधजनयम, 1975 (1975 का 51)
(एतजममन पम चात जिसे उत सीमािुल्क ैैिर अजधजनयम से संिर्भित दकया गया ह)ै की प्रथम अनुसूची के ैैिर मि 3817
00 11 के अंतगित ाता ह,ै के मामले में जिजनर्िष्ि ै प्राजधकारी ने अपन े अंजतम जनष्कग ि में अजधसूचना ाइल सं् या
6/05/2024-डीिीैीार, दिनांक 26 माच,ि 2025 जिसे दिनांक 26 माच,ि 2025 को भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, के
भाग I, खंड 1 में प्रकाजित दकया गया था, में इस जनष्क ग ि पर पुंचं े ह जिसमें अ्य बात के साथ-साथ िाजमल ह ैदक –
4091 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
(i) जिचाराथि उत्पाि भारत को जनयाित इसके सामा् य मल्ू य स ेकम मूल् य पर जनयाित दकया गया ह ैजिसके कारण
डंपपंग ुंई ह;ै
(ii) जिगयगत व स्त ुकी डंपपंग के कारण भारत म ें घरेल ूउद्योग िो व स्तववि क्षवत हुई;
(iii) ायात की पुंचं कीमत घरेलू उद्योग की जिक्रय कीमत के स्ट्तर से कम ह ैिो घरेलू उद्योग की कीमत में कैौती
कर रही ह,ै
घरेल ू उद्योग को ुंई इस क्षजत को िरू करन े के जलए जिगयगत िेि म ें मलू त: उत् पादित या िहा ं स े जनयािजतत और भारत
म ें ायाजतत जिगयगत िस्ट् तओंु के ायात पर प्रजतपाैन िल्ु क लगाए िाने की जस ािरि की ह।ै
अतः अब सीमा िुल्क ैैिर (पािैत िस्ट्तु की पहचान, उनका ाकलन तथा उन पर प्रजतपाैन िल्ु क का संग्रहण और
क्षजत जनधारि ण) जनयमािली, 1995 के जनयम 18 और 20 के साथ पिित सीमा िुल्क ैैिर अजधजनयम की धारा 9क की उप
धाराओं (1) और (5) के तहत प्रित्त िजिय का प्रयोग करत े ुंए के् र सरकार, जिजनर्िष्ि ै प्राजधकारी के उपयुि त अंजतम जनष्क गों
पर जिचार करने के पम चात, एतद्द्वारा, जिगयगत िस्ट् तओंु पर, जिनका जििरण नीच ेिी गई सारणी के कॉलम (3) म ेंजिजनर्िष्ि ै ह,ै
िो दक सीमा िुल् क ैैिर अजधजनयम की प्रथम अनुसूची के उन ैैिर मि के अंतगित ाती ह ैिो दक नीच ेकॉलम (2) की तत्स ंबंधी
प्रजिजि म ेंजिजनर्िष्ि ै ह,ै िो कॉलम (4) की तत्स ंबंधी प्रजिजि म ेंजिजनर्िष्ि ै ििे म ेंमलू त: उत् पादित ह,ै िो कॉलम (5) की तत्स बं ंधी
प्रजिजि म ें जिजनर्िष्ि ै िेि स े जनयािजतत ह,ै और कॉलम (6) की तत्स ंबंधी प्रजिजि म ें जिजनर्िष्ि ै उत् पािक द्वारा उत् पादित ह ै और
भारत म ें ायाजतत ह,ै उि सारणी के कॉलम (7) की तत्संबंधी प्रजिजि म ें यथा जिजनर्ििि राजि के बराबर की िर स,े कॉलम (9)
की तत्स ंबंधी प्रजिजि म ेंजिजनर्िष्ि ै मुरा म ेंऔर कॉलम (8) की तत्स ंबंधी प्रजिजि म ेंजनर्िष्ि ै माप इकाई के अनुसार प्रजतपाैन िुल् क
लगाती ह,ै यथा –
सारणी
मलू त:
जनयाति क
क्र.स.ं ैैिर मि जििरण उत्प ािन उत्प ािक राजि इकाई मरु ा
ििे
का ििे
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
ईरान
लीजनयर केजमकल
1 3817 00 11* अल्काइल ईरान ईरान इंडस्ट्रीि 14 प्रजत मीिरक ैन अमेिरकी डॉलर
बेंिीन इ्िेस्ट्ैमेंै
कंपनी
ईरान
केजमकल
ईरान
इंडस्ट्रीि
समेत
2 िही िही ईरान इ्िेस्ट्ैमेंै 54 प्रजत मीिरक ैन अमेिरकी डॉलर
कोई भी
कंपनी के
ििे
अलािा
कोई भी
उत्पािक
ईरान
और
कतर के कोई भी
3 िही िही ईरान 54 प्रजत मीिरक ैन अमेिरकी डॉलर
अलािा उत्पािक
कोई भी
ििे[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
4 िही िही कतर कतर एसईईए 31 प्रजत मीिरक ैन अमेिरकी डॉलर
जलजमैेड
एसईईए प्रजत मीिरक ैन अमेिरकी डॉलर
कतर
जलजमैेड
समेत
5 िही िही कतर के अलािा 62
कोई भी
कोई भी
ििे
उत्पािक
ईरान प्रजत मीिरक ैन अमेिरकी डॉलर
और
कतर के
6 िही िही कतर कोई भी 62
अलािा
उत्पािक
कोई भी
ििे
* नोै-सीमा िल्ुकं िगीकरण केिल सांकेजतक ह,ै तथा पाैनरोधी िल्ुक का जनधािरण जिचाराधीन उत्पाि के जििरण के
अनुसार दकया िाएगा।
# इस उत्पाि को ाम तौर पर िाजणजययक भागा म ेंलीजनयर अल्काइल बेंिीन या एलएबी के नाम स ेिाना िाता ह।ै
जिचाराधीन उत्पाि म ेंजमजित अल्काइल बेंिीन िाजमल ह, और जििेग रूप स ेजमजित अल्काइल नेफ़थलीन को बाहर रखा
गया ह।ै
2. इस अजधसूचना के तहत लगाया गया प्रजतपाैन िल्ु क इस अजधसूचना के रािकीय रािपत्र म ें प्रकािन की तारीख
स ेपांच िग ि(यदि इसके पहल ेइसको िापस नहीं जलया िाता ह,ै इसका अजधक्रमण नहीं दकया िाता ह ैया इसम ेंसंिोधन नहीं
होता ह ैतो) तक की अिजध के जलए लगाया िाएगा और यह भारतीय मुरा म ेंिये होगा।
स्ट्पिीकरण – इस अजधसूचना के उद्देमय स े ऐसे प्रजतपाैन िल्ु क, की गणना के प्रयोिन हते ु लाग ू जिजनमय िर िही
िर होगी िो दक भारत सरकार, जित्त मंत्रालय (रािस्ट्ि जिभाग) की अजधसूचना, जिसे सीमा िुल्क अजधजनयम, 1962
(1962 का 52) की धारा 14 के तहत प्रित्त िजिय का प्रयोग करते ुंए समय-समय पर िारी दकया गया हो, म ें जिजनर्ििि
की गई ह ै और इस जिजनमय िर के जनधािरण की संगत तारीख िह तारीख होगी िो दक उि अजधजनयम की धारा 46 के
अंतगति ागम पत्र म ें प्रिर्िित होगी ।
[ ा. सं. सीबीाईसी-190349/29/2025-ैीारयू अनुभाग-सीबीईसी]
धीरि िमाि, अिर सजचि4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 23rd June, 2025
No. 18/2025-Customs (ADD)
G.S.R. 404(E).—Whereas, in the matter of “Linear Alkyl Benzene(LAB)” (hereinafter referred to as the
subject goods) falling under tariff item 3817 00 11 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975)
(hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act), originating in, or exported from Iran and Qatar (hereinafter referred
to as the subject countries) and imported into India, the designated authority in its final findings vide notification No.
6/05/2024-DGTR, dated the 26th March, 2025, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, section 1, dated
the 26th March, 2025, has, inter alia, come to the conclusion that-
(i) the subject goods have been exported to India at a price below normal value, thus resulting in dumping;
(ii) the dumping of the subject goods has resulted in material injury to the domestic industry in India;
(iii) the landed price of imports is below the level of selling price of the domestic industry and is
undercutting the prices of the domestic industry,
and has recommended imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of the subject goods, originating in, or exported
from, the subject country and imported into India, in order to remove injury to the domestic industry.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the Customs
Tariff Act read with rules 18 and 20 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping
Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995, the Central Government, after considering the
aforesaid final findings of the designated authority, hereby imposes on the subject goods, the description of which is
specified in column (3) of the Table below, falling under the tariff item of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act
as specified in the corresponding entry in column (2), originating in the countries as specified in the corresponding entry
in column (4), exported from the countries as specified in the corresponding entry in column (5), produced by the
producers as specified in the corresponding entry in column (6), and imported into India, an anti-dumping duty at the
rate equal to the amount as specified in the corresponding entry in column (7), in the currency as specified in the
corresponding entry in column (9) and as per unit of measurement as specified in the corresponding entry in column (8)
of the said Table, namely :-
TABLE
Country Country of
S.N. Heading Description Producer Amount Unit Currency
of origin export
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
Iran
Chemical
3817 00 Linear Alkyl
1. Iran Iran Industries 14 MT USD
11* Benzene#
Investment
Co.
Any
country, Any other
2. -do- -do- Iran 54 MT USD
including than S.N. (1)
Iran
Any
country
3. -do- -do- other than Iran Any 54 MT USD
Iran and
Qatar
SEEF
4. -do- -do- Qatar Qatar 31 MT USD
Limited
Any
country, Any other
5. -do- -do- Qatar 62 MT USD
including than S.N. (4)
Qatar[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
Any
country
6. -do- -do- other than Qatar Any 62 MT USD
Qatar and
Iran
*Note-Customs classification is only indicative, and the determination of anti-dumping duty shall be made as per the
description of the Product under consideration.
# The product is commonly known as Linear Alkyl Benzene or LAB in the commercial parlance. The product under
consideration includes mixed alkyl benzenes, and specifically excludes mixed alkyl naphthalenes.
2. The anti-dumping duty imposed under this notification shall be levied for a period of five years (unless revoked,
superseded or amended earlier) from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette and shall be
payable in Indian currency.
Explanation.- For the purposes of this notification, rate of exchange applicable for the purpose of calculation
of such anti-dumping duty shall be the rate which is specified in the notification of the Government of India in the
Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), issued from time to time, in exercise of the powers conferred by section
14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and the relevant date for the determination of the rate of exchange shall be
the date of presentation of the bill of entry under section 46 of the said Act.
[F No. CBIC-190349/29/2025-TRU Section-CBEC]
DHEERAJ SHARMA, Under Secy.
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