India has extended the anti-dumping duty on imports of seamless pipes from China

The decision was adopted following the second review of the duration of the anti-dumping measures

India has extended the anti-dumping duty on imports of seamless pipes, tubes and hollow sections made of iron, alloy and non-alloy steel from China until 27 January 2027, according to BigMint.

The decision was taken following the second review of the anti-dumping measures and ensures continued protection for the domestic industry against dumped Chinese imports.

The measure applies to seamless pipes, tubes and hollow sections of alloy and non-alloy steel falling under HS code 7304, with the exception of products made of cast iron and stainless steel. The duty rate remains unchanged — ranging from $961.33 to $1,610.67 per tonne.

The duties were first introduced in 2017 and extended for five years in 2021. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) initiated a second review following the expiry of the anti-dumping measures in March 2026, following applications submitted by Jindal Saw Limited, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited and Maharashtra Seamless Limited.

China has continued to be a key supplier of the products in question to India, in particular seamless pipes, despite the anti-dumping measures in force.

It should be noted that India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into hot-rolled flat steel products originating in or exported from China, Japan and the Russian Federation. The investigation covers hot-rolled flat steel products made of alloy or non-alloy steel, with a thickness of up to 25 mm and a width of up to 2,100 mm, falling under customs codes 7208, 7211, 7225 and 7226. However, it does not apply to hot-rolled flat products made of stainless steel.