Product Description: 2-Ethyl Hexanol (2-EH) is a basic organic chemical. It is a fatty alcohol, clear, mobile, neutral liquid with a characteristic odour.
HS Codes: The PUC is classified under Chapter 29 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, under sub-heading 2905 16 20.
Uses: Main application of 2-EH is as a feed stock in the manufacture of low volatility ester; the most important of it is Di-(2Ethyl Hexyl) Phthalate (DOP or DEHP). In numerous applications such as solvents, flavours and fragrances and especially as a precursor for production of other chemicals such as emollients and plasticizers.
Countries involved: European Union, Indonesia, Korea RP, Malaysia, Taiwan and United States of America.
Applicants: The Andhra Petrochemicals Limited
Period of investigation: 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025
Injury period: 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and the period of investigation
Past investigations involving the product – The original anti-dumping duties on imports of the product from the subject countries was levied in 2016. The duties on the product extended in 2021. Duties are set to expire on 25th March 2026.
Facts of the present case: The Authority had found prima facie evidence of dumping and consequential injury to the domestic industry on account of increase in imports, price depression leading to financial losses, negative cash profit, negative profit before interest and negative return on capital employed. Further, imports from the subject countries continue to be dumped in the Indian market and in third countries. The price attractiveness of the Indian market, injurious exports to other countries, export orientation of producers in the subject countries, significant capacity in the subject countries, and significant share in demand in India of the imports from the subject countries which prima facie indicate a likelihood of dumping and consequential injury on cessation of the anti-dumping duty.