What is the difference between anti-dumping duty and countervailing duty?

Anti-dumping duty is imposed when imports are sold below fair market value, causing injury to domestic industry. Countervailing duty is imposed to offset government subsidies in the exporting country. Both are administered by DGTR in India, but calculated using different methodologies. An anti-dumping investigation focuses on pricing; a countervailing duty investigation examines government support to exporters.

How long does an anti-dumping investigation typically take?

From initiation to final determination, investigations typically take 12-18 months. Preliminary determinations (with provisional duties) occur at 6-9 months. Verification visits by investigating authorities happen 8-12 months into the process. Exporters must respond to questionnaires within 30-40 days; failure to respond results in provisional duty application.

Can anti-dumping duties be challenged or appealed?

Yes. Interested parties can file for administrative reviews with investigating authorities within specified timeframes (usually within 1-2 years of final determination). In India, aggrieved importers can seek judicial review through the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Authority (CESTAT). However, appellants must demonstrate material errors in investigation or calculation. Judicial review timelines extend 2-4 years.

What happens if I import goods without paying applicable anti-dumping duty?

Customs authorities can demand recovery of unpaid anti-dumping duty plus interest at 18% per annum from the importation date. Additional penalties up to 50% of the duty amount may be imposed. Repeated or willful non-compliance can trigger criminal prosecution under the Customs Act, 1962, with penalties up to INR 5,00,000 and imprisonment up to 7 years. Goods may also be confiscated.

Do anti-dumping duties apply to all countries exporting to India?

No. Anti-dumping duties are product-specific and country-specific. DGTR determines which countries' exporters are dumping and liable for duties. Multiple countries exporting the same product may face different duty rates based on their pricing and cost structures. Some countries may be excluded if they participate in a price undertaking agreement. Always verify the specific country in the CBIC notification to confirm applicability.

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Expert anti-dumping compliance services for Indian importers and exporters. Navigate DGTR investigations, duty calculations, and regulatory requirements with ease.

Verify applicable anti-dumping duty rates from CBIC and Ministry of Commerce notifications and determine product eligibility
For importers: Declare full anti-dumping duty in Bill of Entry; for exporters: assess if products face investigations in target markets
Engage compliance expert to review pricing, cost documentation, and prepare questionnaire responses if under investigation
Compile and organize all invoices, shipping documents, cost data, and sales records for customs audit and investigation participation
Monitor DGTR and foreign authority websites for duty amendments, sunset reviews, and maintain continuous compliance records

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What is Anti-Dumping Compliance?

Anti-dumping compliance refers to adherence with the legal frameworks and procedures established under India's trade remedy mechanisms to prevent the importation of goods at prices below fair market value. Under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and regulations administered by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), anti-dumping duties are imposed on foreign products when determined to cause material injury to domestic industries. Anti-dumping compliance ensures exporters understand their pricing obligations, duty liability, and regulatory responsibilities when their products fall under investigation or are subject to existing anti-dumping orders.

The DGTR, operating under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, conducts preliminary and final investigations into dumping allegations. Exporters and importers must comply with anti-dumping duty rates specified in notifications issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the Ministry of Commerce. Non-compliance can result in penalties, duty recovery, and potential prosecution under the Customs Act, 1962.

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Package	Price	Details
Standard	On request	Including document prep

Process

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Verify applicable anti-dumping duty rates from CBIC and Ministry of Commerce notifications and determine product eligibility
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For importers: Declare full anti-dumping duty in Bill of Entry; for exporters: assess if products face investigations in target markets
📝
Engage compliance expert to review pricing, cost documentation, and prepare questionnaire responses if under investigation
✅
Compile and organize all invoices, shipping documents, cost data, and sales records for customs audit and investigation participation
📤
Monitor DGTR and foreign authority websites for duty amendments, sunset reviews, and maintain continuous compliance records

Documents Required

Valid Importer Exporter Code (IEC) from DGFT
Commercial invoices and shipping documents (Bill of Lading, Airway Bill)
Bill of Entry (BE) with correct anti-dumping duty declaration
Cost accounting records and production cost documentation for export pricing analysis
Anti-dumping questionnaire response (if under investigation by foreign authority)
Proof of anti-dumping duty payment and customs clearance certificates

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Expert anti-dumping compliance services for Indian importers and exporters. Navigate DGTR investigations, duty calculations, and regulatory requirements with ease.

Verify applicable anti-dumping duty rates from CBIC and Ministry of Commerce notifications and determine product eligibility

For importers: Declare full anti-dumping duty in Bill of Entry; for exporters: assess if products face investigations in target markets

Engage compliance expert to review pricing, cost documentation, and prepare questionnaire responses if under investigation

Compile and organize all invoices, shipping documents, cost data, and sales records for customs audit and investigation participation

Monitor DGTR and foreign authority websites for duty amendments, sunset reviews, and maintain continuous compliance records

Google VerifiedBusiness

500+Export Clients Served

End-to-EndEXIM Support

What is Anti-Dumping Compliance?

Package

Price

Details

Standard

On request

Including document prep

Process

📋

Verify applicable anti-dumping duty rates from CBIC and Ministry of Commerce notifications and determine product eligibility

🔍

For importers: Declare full anti-dumping duty in Bill of Entry; for exporters: assess if products face investigations in target markets

📝

Engage compliance expert to review pricing, cost documentation, and prepare questionnaire responses if under investigation

✅

Compile and organize all invoices, shipping documents, cost data, and sales records for customs audit and investigation participation

📤

Monitor DGTR and foreign authority websites for duty amendments, sunset reviews, and maintain continuous compliance records

Documents Required

Valid Importer Exporter Code (IEC) from DGFT

Commercial invoices and shipping documents (Bill of Lading, Airway Bill)

Bill of Entry (BE) with correct anti-dumping duty declaration

Cost accounting records and production cost documentation for export pricing analysis

Anti-dumping questionnaire response (if under investigation by foreign authority)

Proof of anti-dumping duty payment and customs clearance certificates

Frequently Asked Questions