India Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigation into Phenol from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand
India Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigation into Phenol from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand
On March 20, 2026, India’s Directorate General for Trade Remedies (DGTR) initiated an antidumping (AD) investigation into imports of phenol from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. If an affirmative decision is issued in this investigation, duties may be imposed on subject U.S. exports.
What is an antidumping duty (AD)?
An AD investigation assesses whether foreign goods imported into a country are being sold at less than fair value (below prices or costs) in the domestic market (i.e., being dumped) and whether this is causing or threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.
How can I participate?
U.S. companies involved in the production, sale, or distribution of the subject goods should register as interested parties as soon as possible. Registration is the first step in protecting your rights in a foreign trade remedy proceeding. Doing so allows you to access the case records and submit information and comments, ensuring that your views are considered. To register as an interested party via India’s electronic case record, SETU, please follow the instructions included at Section J of the Initiation Notice.
| KEY DATES | |
|---|---|
| Period of Investigation | January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025 |
| Registration & Initial Questionnaire Response Deadline | April 25, 2026 |
| Final Determination* | March 20, 2027 |
*Estimated
Product Under Investigation
The product subject to this investigation is phenol, a crystalline solid used in the production of resins, nylon and synthetic fibers, plastics, and disinfectants. The merchandise under investigation is currently classified under Harmonized System codes 2907.11.10 and 2907.11.90.
A complete description of the scope can be found in Section A of the Initiation Notice.
Contact Us
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Trade Remedy Compliance supports U.S. companies facing foreign trade remedy proceedings (antidumping duty, countervailing duty, and safeguard actions) and ensures foreign governments comply with their international trade obligations. Should you have any questions, please contact TRCS@trade.gov. For more information, visit Office of Trade Remedy Compliance.