Anti-Dumping Duty Remains in Force Until March 2027
The Central Government has amended Notification No. 73/2021-Customs (ADD), dated 17 December 2021, concerning the anti-dumping duty imposed under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
Through this amendment, the validity of the anti-dumping duty has been specified to continue up to and inclusive of 16 March 2027, unless it is revoked, superseded or amended earlier.
What Has Been Amended?
The amendment introduces a new paragraph, Paragraph 3, into Notification No. 73/2021-Customs (ADD).
The newly inserted provision states that, notwithstanding the earlier provisions of Paragraph 2, the anti-dumping duty imposed under the notification will remain in force up to and inclusive of 16 March 2027.
What Is the New Validity Period?
Under the amendment, the anti-dumping duty will remain effective until:
16 March 2027
The notification also makes it clear that the duty may cease to apply earlier if it is:
Revoked
Superseded
Amended
Which Notification Has Been Amended?
The amendment relates to Notification No. 73/2021-Customs (ADD), dated 17 December 2021.
The principal notification was issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, and published in the Gazette of India as G.S.R. 867(E) dated 17 December 2021.
Legal Basis of the Amendment
The Central Government has issued the amendment by exercising powers under:
Sub-sections (1) and (5) of Section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975
Rules 18 and 23 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995
Note:
The amendment specifically extends the stated validity of the anti-dumping duty up to and inclusive of 16 March 2027. However, the duty can be revoked, superseded or amended before that date.The notification provided does not specify any change to the applicable duty rate, covered products, countries of origin or other conditions of the original anti-dumping duty notification.
Conclusion
The Central Government has amended Notification No. 73/2021-Customs (ADD) to clarify that the anti-dumping duty imposed under the notification will remain in force up to and inclusive of 16 March 2027, unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier.
Importers and businesses covered by the original notification should consider this extended validity while reviewing their applicable customs duty requirements.
Notification Reference:
Customs
NOTIFICATION No. 22/2026-Customs (ADD)
14/09/2026