India on Wednesday declared a provisional anti-dumping duty ranging from $60.87 to $130.66 per ton on low-ash metallurgical coke imports for a six-month period, according to Reuters, citing a government order.
The order stated that the duty will apply for six months on imports originating from Australia, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, and Russia.
The decision followed an investigation that found imports from the six countries were causing material harm to the domestic industry. Based on the preliminary findings of the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the finance ministry issued a notification imposing the duty.
The notification stated that the DGTR found that low-ash metallurgical coke was being shipped to India at unfairly low prices, causing injury to local producers. The government said the provisional duty was imposed to avert further damage to the domestic industry while the investigation continues.
Low-ash metallurgical coke is a vital raw material in blast furnace–based steelmaking, which constitutes a significant portion of India’s steel output.
According to the notification, imports of low-ash metallurgical coke originating in or exported from Australia will be subject to a provisional anti-dumping duty of $73.55 per metric ton, while shipments from China will face a higher levy of $130.66 per ton. Imports from Colombia will attract a duty of $119.51 per ton, Indonesia $82.75 per ton, Japan $60.87 per ton, and Russia $85.12 per ton.
The order specifies that the duty will apply regardless of whether the products are shipped directly from these countries or routed through third countries.
The provisional anti-dumping duty will be effective for six months, spanning from 31 December 2025 to 30 June 2026.
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