The Government of India has extended the definitive anti-dumping duty (ADD) on imports of Toluene Di-Isocyanate (TDI) originating in or exported from the European Union and Saudi Arabia. Issued through Notification No. 28/2025-Customs (ADD), the duties will remain in force until March 1, 2026.
India has extended anti-dumping duties on TDI imports from the EU and Saudi Arabia until March 1, 2026.
DGTR found continued low-priced dumping causing pricing pressure and volume injury to domestic producers.
Key exporters, importers, and foam manufacturers participated.
The revised review will conclude in November 2025 to ensure market stability.
Dumping Margin Findings during investigation period
These high dumping margins demonstrate continued importation at prices significantly below fair value.
Participating Exporters and Producers
European Union:
- BorsodChem Zrt
- Covestro Deutschland AG
- BASF Schwarzheide GmbH
Saudi Arabia & Related Trading Entities:
- Sadara Chemical Company
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
- SABIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (SAPPL), Singapore
- Dow Saudi Arabia Product Marketing BV
- Dow Chemical Pacific Singapore Pvt Ltd
Participating Importers and Downstream Users
- Covestro India Private Limited
- Wanhua International (India) Private Limited
- Moka Business Private Limited
- Flexipol Foams Pvt Ltd
- Dow Chemical International Private Limited
- Duroflex Private Limited
- Prime Comfort Products Pvt Ltd
- Sheela Foam Limited
These entities represent India’s major polyurethane and flexible foam value chain.
Key Findings and Industry Impact
DGTR's assessment reveals the following critical factors:
- Import prices have consistently remained below the domestic industry’s cost of sales, exerting persistent downward pressure on pricing and profitability.
- The gap between the landed import price and the domestic industry's cost of sales was highest in 2021–22 and 2022–23, during which the domestic industry experienced significant volume injury.
- The continuation of ADD is necessary to prevent further injury arising from low-priced imports.
- Participation from multi-entity export groups such as SABIC, Sadara, and the Dow group underlines the complex supply structures being evaluated.
- Active key downstream manufacturers—such as Sheela Foam, Duroflex, and Flexipol—reflects the strategic importance of TDI for mattress, foam, automotive, insulation, and PU system applications.
- Extending duties until March 2026, along with the revised review conclusion date of November 2025, ensures market stability, supply security, and continuity of trade remedy protection.
Conclusion
By extending the duty and updating the review schedule, India reinforces a stable operating environment for TDI users and producers, ensuring that the domestic market remains protected from unfairly priced imports while supporting the broader PU foam and automotive sectors.
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