The Central Government has imposed a definitive countervailing duty (CVD) on imports of effect pearlescent pigments or mica pearlescent pigments (excluding those used in automotive applications), originating in or exported from China PR. The goods fall under Customs Tariff Items 3206 11 10, 3206 11 90, 3206 19 00, and 3206 49 90, and the duty rates vary between 11.18% and 25.76% of the CIF value, depending on the exporter/producer.
The duty is imposed for a period of five years and will be applicable to both direct imports from China PR and indirect imports through other countries if originating from China PR.
[Notification No. 04/2025-Customs (CVD) dated 26.06.2025]
