India Extends Anti-Dumping Duties Up to USD 1568 per Ton on Black Toner Imports from China Malaysia Taiwan

On May 6, 2025, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a final affirmative ruling in its first sunset review of anti-dumping duties on black toner powder originating from China, Malaysia, and Taiwan. The review concludes that continued duties are warranted for another 5 years to prevent market disruption.

The renewed duties remain unchanged from those previously imposed. Chinese producers such as Handan Hanguang OA Toner Co., Ltd. and HG Technologies Co., Ltd. face duties of USD 1167 per ton, while other Chinese exporters are subject to a higher rate of USD 1458 per ton. Malaysian suppliers will continue to be taxed at USD 1568 per ton, and Taiwanese producers at a much lower rate of USD 159 per ton.

The ruling covers products under HS Code 3707, but explicitly excludes color toner, MICR toner (used for check printing), OEM toner for imported machines, toner for cartridges, and liquid toner.

The case traces back to a 2020 petition filed by Indian companies Pure Toners and Developers Pvt. Ltd. and Indian Toners and Developers Ltd., leading to an affirmative final decision in January 2021, and the initial imposition of duties by the Ministry of Finance in March 2021.

With this latest move, India signals a clear intent to shield domestic manufacturers from underpriced imports and maintain a competitive local market.