Understanding Anti Dumping Duty

Nikhil6814 Jul, 2025Business

Anti-dumping duty is a protective tariff imposed the government on foreign imports priced below fair market value, aiming to shield domestic industries from unfair trade practices. Permitted under World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, such duties must be backed by solid evidence and follow a defined legal process. The goal is not to hinder trade, but to ensure fair competition and prevent injury to local industries caused by low-priced dumping of goods by foreign exporters. In India, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is the key authority responsible for implementing and managing all anti-dumping investigations and regulations.