Relief for domestic producers as India extends duty on aluminium foil imports from 4 nations

• Anti-dumping duty extended till Dec'26
  
  
• Hindalco, SRF Altech back duty extension
  
  

The government of India has extended the anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil imports from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia until 15 December 2026, providing continued protection to domestic manufacturers while an ongoing review of the measure is completed.

The extension was notified by the Ministry of Finance through Notification No. 10/2026-Customs (ADD) dated 10 June 2026. The amendment modifies the earlier Notification No. 51/2021-Customs (ADD) issued on 16 September 2021, under the provisions of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and the Anti-Dumping Rules, 1995.

According to the notification, the anti-dumping duty imposed under the original order will remain in force up to and including 15 December unless it is revoked, superseded, or amended earlier.

"Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 2, the anti-dumping duty imposed under this notification shall remain in force up to and inclusive of the 15th December, 2026, unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier," the government stated in the notification.

The extension comes as part of an ongoing review process initiated to examine whether the withdrawal of the duty could lead to continued or recurring dumping of aluminium foil imports and consequent injury to the domestic industry. As part of the review, the designated authority conducted an oral hearing on 28 April, allowing interested stakeholders to present their views regarding the continuation of the duty.

India's aluminium foil market is largely led by integrated producers such as Hindalco Industries, Vedanta, and NALCO, which operate across the aluminium value chain from bauxite mining and alumina refining to primary aluminium production.

Among these companies, Hindalco has established a significant downstream presence in value-added products, including aluminium foil, packaging materials, rolled products, and specialised applications catering to domestic and export markets.

The continued anti-dumping duty is expected to provide relief to domestic foil manufacturers facing competition from lower-priced imports. Industry participants have argued that imports from the four countries have exerted pressure on domestic prices and margins, making the protective measure necessary to maintain fair market conditions.

With the extension now in place, the levy will remain operational until mid-December 2026, ensuring market stability while authorities complete the review and determine the future course of the anti-dumping measure.