India Recommends Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Melamine

India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended a five-year melamine anti-dumping duty on imports from China, concluding that dumped Chinese melamine has caused material injury to the domestic industry. The decision, dated 28 September 2026 under case AD (OI) – 35/2025, was reported by ChemAnalyst on 30 September 2026.

The complainant was Gujarat State Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (GSFC), described in the report as India’s sole domestic melamine producer. The recommendation names three Chinese exporters: Huaqiang Chemical, Xinjiang Yihua and Xinjiang Xinlianxin.

Why Did DGTR Recommend a Melamine Anti-Dumping Duty?

DGTR found that Chinese melamine imports surged during the investigation period and captured a substantial share of India’s total imports. The Authority concluded that Chinese melamine “has been dumped into the Indian domestic market, causing material injury” to local manufacturers. The report adds that melamine prices fell below domestic production costs because of the inflow of dumped imports.

What Duty Rates Apply to Chinese Melamine?

The recommended duties are expressed in US dollars per metric tonne for each of the three named producers, and the five-year term applies to China as the exporting country. The source document redacted the specific per-tonne figures, so this article does not quote them. Buyers should wait for the official customs notification, which will carry the final amounts.

What Does This Mean for Melamine Buyers and Producers?

For GSFC, the recommendation offers relief from import pricing that undercut its costs. For downstream buyers, a duty on Chinese material could raise landed costs once it takes effect. Procurement teams should compare domestic offers with duty-inclusive import prices as the notification approaches.

Market Reaction and Industry Response

The report reviewed for this article did not include a share-price reaction or comment from user industries. GSFC is a listed company, so investors may watch for the government’s decision, though the source gives no market data.

What Happens Next?

A DGTR finding is a recommendation. The duty takes effect only when the Central Government accepts it and issues a notification. Importers should track that notification, which will fix the effective date and the rates. If accepted, the duty will run for five years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did DGTR recommend on Chinese melamine?

DGTR recommended a five-year anti-dumping duty on melamine imports from China, after finding that dumping caused material injury to the domestic industry.

Who filed the complaint?

Gujarat State Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (GSFC) filed the complaint. The report describes it as India’s sole domestic melamine producer.

Is the melamine duty already in force?

Not yet. The Central Government must notify the duty before it applies, and the final per-tonne rates will appear in that notification.

Source: ChemAnalyst report dated 30 September 2026 on DGTR case AD (OI) – 35/2025.