Initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Pentaerythritol” originating in or exported from Russian Federation (25.09.2026)
Product description: The product under consideration in the present application is
“Pentaerythritol”, excluding Di-Pentaerythritol. Pentaerythritol is an organic compound.
The term “erythritol” indicates the presence of four hydroxyl groups, and the prefix “Penta” indicates that there are five carbon atoms in the molecule. Di-Pentaerythritol is outside the scope of the product under consideration.
HS Code: The product under consideration is classified under Chapter 29 of the First Schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 under the sub-heading 2905.42 under HSN code 2905.42.90. The custom classification code is indicative only and is not binding on the scope of the present investigation.
Uses: Pentaerythritol is mainly used in the manufacture of derivatives such as alkyd resins, esters and other derivatives. These derivatives are used as drying agents in paints, varnishes and other surface coating industries, and are also used as lubricants in various industries.
Countries Involved: The Russian Federation
Applicant: M/s Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited and M/s Perstorp Industries India Private Limited
Period of Investigation: 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 (12 months).
Injury Period: 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and the POI.
Facts of the present case: The present application has been filed by M/s Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited and M/s Perstorp Industries India Private Limited. The evidence submitted by the applicants shows that the imports in absolute terms have increased sharply over the injury period. It can be seen that the domestic sales increased over the injury period. However, increase in domestic sales is natural considering that a new producer has set up a fresh capacity in the country. the domestic industry has suffered continuous losses throughout the injury period because of imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports from China. The domestic industry has suffered financial losses, cash losses and negative return on capital employed. Dumping margin is above de-minimis level, showing that the imports are entering the domestic market below the associated normal value.
