India has officially imposed anti-dumping duties on Plastic Processing Machines (PPMs) also known as Injection Moulding Machines coming from China and Taiwan.
This step was taken after the government found that these machines were being sold in India at very low (dumped) prices, which was hurting Indian manufacturers badly. This duty will be applicable for 5 years, starting June 26, 2025. It applies to machines with a clamping force between 40 to 1500 tonnes, whether they are imported fully built, in semi-knocked down (SKD) form, or in completely knocked down (CKD) form.
But not all machines are covered! The following are excluded:
- Blow moulding machines
- Vertical injection moulding machines
- All-electric machines
- Footwear making machines
- Second-hand machines
- Spare parts not meant for these PPMs
The duty rate depends on the manufacturer and can go from 0% to 63% of the CIF value (Cost, Insurance & Freight). This move is a strong signal that India is ready to protect its domestic industry from unfair foreign pricing. It also encourages Indian manufacturers to compete on a level playing field. If you’re an importer or in the plastics industry, stay alert duty rates can affect your pricing and sourcing decisions.