On May 6, the Ministry of Commerce website released an announcement to publish the final ruling on the anti-dumping investigation of imported Cypermethrin originating from India.
According to the provisions of the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Anti-Dumping" (hereinafter referred to as the "Anti-Dumping Regulations"), on May 7, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce (hereinafter referred to as the Investigating Authority) issued Announcement No. 17 of 2024, deciding to initiate an anti-dumping investigation into imported Cypermethrin originating from India (hereinafter referred to as the investigated product). The Investigating Authority investigated whether there was dumping and the extent of dumping for the investigated product, whether it caused substantial damage to the domestic industry and the degree of such damage, as well as the causal relationship between dumping and damage. Based on the investigation results and Article 24 of the Anti-Dumping Regulations, on January 7, 2025, the Investigating Authority issued a preliminary ruling announcement, preliminarily determining that there was dumping in the investigated product, substantial damage to the domestic Cypermethrin industry, and a causal relationship between the dumping and the substantial damage.
After the preliminary ruling, the Investigating Authority continued to investigate dumping and its extent, the damage and the degree of damage, as well as the causal relationship between dumping and damage. Now that the investigation is complete, according to Article 25 of the Anti-Dumping Regulations, the Investigating Authority has made a final ruling (see attachment). The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:
I. Final Ruling
The Investigating Authority finally determined that there is dumping in imported Cypermethrin originating from India, the domestic Cypermethrin industry has suffered substantial damage, and there is a causal relationship between the dumping and the substantial damage.
II. Imposition of Anti-Dumping Duties
In accordance with Article 38 of the Anti-Dumping Regulations, the Ministry of Commerce proposed to the Tariff Commission of the State Council to impose anti-dumping duties, and the Tariff Commission of the State Council decided based on the proposal by the Ministry of Commerce. Starting from May 7, 2025, anti-dumping duties will be imposed on the investigated product.
The specific description of the investigated product is as follows:
Investigation scope: Imported Cypermethrin originating from India.
Name of the investigated product: Cypermethrin.
English name: Cypermethrin, also known as Cypermethrin technical or Cipermethrin.
Molecular formula: C22H19Cl2NO3
Chemical structure formula:
Physical and chemical properties: Cypermethrin is an important pyrethroid insecticide, usually appearing as a yellow to brown viscous liquid or semi-solid with crystals, having contact and stomach toxicity, a wide range of insecticidal spectrum, and effective component CAS numbers 52315-07-8, 67375-30-8, and 1315501-18-8.
Main uses: Cypermethrin is mainly used to produce high-efficiency Cypermethrin and insecticide formulations, widely applied in agriculture, health care, etc., for pest control in cotton, fruit trees, vegetables, tobacco, corn, flowers, etc.
This product falls under the "Tariff Schedule of the People's Republic of China for Import and Export." Other products under this tariff number are not within the scope of this investigation.
The anti-dumping duty rates for companies from India are as follows:
1. Gharda Chemicals Limited 75.7%
2. UPL Limited 166.2%
3. Tagros Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd 48.4%
4. Meghmani Organics Limited 62.0%
5. Bharat Rasayan Limited 62.0%
6. Heranba Industries Limited 62.0%
7. Other companies from India 166.2%
III. Method of Imposing Anti-Dumping Duties
Starting from May 7, 2025, import operators importing Cypermethrin originating from India shall pay the corresponding anti-dumping duties to the Customs of the People's Republic of China. The anti-dumping duty is levied ad valorem based on the taxable price of the imported goods determined by the Customs. The calculation formula is: Anti-dumping Duty Amount = Taxable Price of Imported Goods Determined by Customs × Anti-dumping Duty Rate. The import VAT is levied ad valorem based on the taxable price of the imported goods determined by the Customs plus the tariff and anti-dumping duty.
IV. Retroactive Collection of Anti-Dumping Duties
From January 8, 2025, to May 6, 2025, the performance bond provided by relevant import operators to the Customs of the People's Republic of China in accordance with the preliminary ruling announcement shall be converted into anti-dumping duties at the rates determined by the final ruling for the products subject to the imposition of anti-dumping duties, and import VAT shall be levied at the corresponding VAT rate. Any excess performance bond provided during this period and the resulting over-collected import VAT shall be refunded by the Customs; no additional collection shall be made for any shortfall.
No retroactive collection of anti-dumping duties shall apply to Cypermethrin originating from India imported prior to the implementation of the provisional anti-dumping measures.
V. Duration of the Imposition of Anti-Dumping Duties
The implementation period for imposing anti-dumping duties on imported Cypermethrin originating from India shall commence on May 7, 2025, and last for five years.
VI. New Exporter Review
New exporters from India who did not export the investigated product to the People's Republic of China during the investigation period may, if they meet the conditions, apply in writing to the Investigating Authority for a new exporter review in accordance with Article 47 of the Anti-Dumping Regulations.
VII. Interim Review
During the period of the imposition of anti-dumping duties, interested parties may, in accordance with Article 49 of the Anti-Dumping Regulations, submit a written application for an interim review to the Investigating Authority.
VIII. Administrative Reconsideration and Administrative Litigation
If dissatisfied with the final ruling decision in this case and the decision to impose anti-dumping duties, one may, in accordance with Article 53 of the Anti-Dumping Regulations, apply for administrative reconsideration or file an administrative lawsuit with the people's court.
This announcement shall take effect as of May 7, 2025.
Attachment: Final Ruling by the Ministry of Commerce on the Anti-Dumping Investigation of Imported Cypermethrin Originating from India.pdf
Ministry of Commerce
June 5, 2025
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