Product description: The product under consideration in the present investigation is “Caprolactam”, also known as 6-Hexanelactam, having CAS Registry Number 105-60-2. Caprolactam is a monomer and a base material for the production of Nylon-6 chips, which are further processed into yarn and then fabric.

HS Codes: The product under consideration is classified under Chapter 29 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, under tariff item 2933 71 00, which is a dedicated tariff item for the product. The customs classification is indicative only and not binding on the scope of the product under consideration.

Uses: The product under consideration is majorly used in the manufacture of Nylon-6, which is further used in making Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric and Nylon Filament Yarn. The product also has a small usage in engineering resins and films.

Countries Involved: China PR, Russia, Thailand and United States of America.

Applicant: M/s Gujarat State Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited

Period of Investigation: The period of investigation is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 (12 months).

Injury Period: April 2022 – March 2023, April 2023 to March 2024, April 2024 to March 2025 and the POI.

Facts of the present case: The application was filed in response to dumping of the product under consideration from the subject countries into the Indian market and consequent injury to the domestic industry.  The applicant is one of the only two producers of the product under consideration in the country, and it is the understanding of the applicant that the other producer did not undertake production during the period of investigation. ss