CBIC Extends Anti-Dumping Duty On Normal Butanol Imports Till July 12, 2026
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Thursday extended the Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on imports of normal butanol, or N-butyl alcohol, up to 12th July 2026.
Normal Butanol is a widely used industrial alcohol and chemical intermediate.
The anti-dumping duty was originally imposed on imports of Normal Butanol or N-Butyl Alcohol originating in or exported from the European Union, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States of America by way of a dated April 12, 2021, following findings of dumping and injury to the domestic industry.
As the original five-year period of the duty was nearing expiry, the designated authority under the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) initiated a sunset review on September 27, 2025, under Section 9A(5) of the Customs Tariff Act read with Rule 23 of the Anti-Dumping Rules, 1995.
As a result of the notification, imports of Normal Butanol or N-Butyl Alcohol from the specified countries will continue to attract anti-dumping duty at the existing rates up to July 12, 2026, or until the Central Government takes a final decision based on the outcome of the sunset review, whichever is earlier.