Finance Ministry Imposes 5-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Low-Ash Metallurgical Coke

The Central Government has imposed an anti-dumping duty on imports of low-ash metallurgical coke from Australia, China PR, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan and Russia,as per The Economic Times report. The duty has been fixed between $42.95 and $128.83 per tonne, depending on the exporter.  

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the duty will remain in force for five years, unless it is withdrawn, amended or replaced earlier. 

DGTR Investigation Led to the Decision 

The notification follows the findings of the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which completed its investigation in April 2026. The authority found that low-ash metallurgical coke from the 6 countries had been exported to India at dumped prices.  

It also concluded that these imports had caused material injury to domestic producers, leading to its recommendation for a definitive anti-dumping duty. 

Product Covered Under the Notification 

The duty applies to low-ash metallurgical coke containing less than 18% ash. This grade is mainly used by the steel industry because of its higher carbon content and lower impurity levels.  

The finance ministry said the duty will be collected in Indian currency and will take effect from the date on which the provisional anti-dumping duty was imposed. 

Used Across Steel and Metal Production 

Low-ash metallurgical coke is an important raw material in the metals sector. It is used as a fuel and reducing agent in blast furnaces for iron making, cupola furnaces used by foundries, and in the production of ferro-alloys.  

Domestic steel producers import part of their requirement, particularly for low-ash grades that are not widely available in the local market. 

Purpose of the Duty 

Under India's trade remedy framework, anti-dumping duties are imposed when imported goods are found to be sold below their normal value and are determined to have caused injury to domestic manufacturers.  

The DGTR concluded that both conditions had been met in this case and recommended the duty to address the impact of dumped imports.  

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Conclusion 

The finance ministry has notified the definitive anti-dumping duty after the DGTR recommended action against dumped imports. The levy will apply for five years unless it is amended, revoked or replaced through a subsequent notification. 

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