The Ministry of Finance, through a notification dated 19 June 2025, has levied an anti-dumping duty on imports of Pretilachlor (in any form) and its intermediate, 2,6-Diethyl-n-(2-propoxy ethyl) Aniline (PEDA), originating in or exported from China.
This duty will be effective for a period of five years from the date of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette.
The decision follows an investigation which concluded that subject goods were exported to India below normal value, causing dumping and material injury to the domestic industry, with landed prices undercutting domestic selling prices.
The anti-dumping duty rates per metric ton (MT) in USD vary by producer:
Inner Mongolia Lange Biotechnology Co., Ltd.: 1,556.9 USD/MT
Lion Agrevo (Nantong) Co., Ltd.: 1,246.9 USD/MT
Hangzhou Nutrichem Co., Ltd.: 1,976.2 USD/MT
Capital Industry Construction Technology Co., Ltd., / Shandong Qiaochang Modern Agriculture Co., Ltd, / Shandong Qiaochang Modern International Co., Ltd / QCC ShangHai Co., Ltd.: 1,591.2 USD/MT
Any other producer from China PR (origin/export): 2,017.9 USD/MT
Any country other than China PR origin, but China PR export: 2,017.9 USD/MT
India Pesticides Limited believes this government initiative will encourage "Make in India" efforts, align with the "Atma Nirbhar Bharat" vision, and strengthen domestic manufacturers by restoring fair competition.