Product description: The product under consideration is Isopropyl Alcohol. It is also known as isopropanol or IPA. It is a class 3 organic solvent having the chemical formula CH₃CHOHCH₃. It is a colourless and flammable liquid with a characteristic odour.

HS Codes: 2905 12 20

Uses: The subject goods are mainly used as a solvent in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and formulation of drugs used in hand sanitizers and for cleaning of medical devices. It is also used in automotive, electronics and other industrial applications.

Countries involved: European Union, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States of America.

Applicant: Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited

Date of Initiation: 28^th September 2026

Period of Investigation: 1^st April 2025 to 31^st March 2026

Injury Period: 1^st April 2022 – 31^st March 2023, 1^st April 2023 – 31^st March 2024, 1^st April 2024 – 31^st March 2025 and the period of investigation.

Facts of the present case – The present application was filed by Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited seeking initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the subject goods from European Union, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States of Americа. The domestic industry alleged that it is suffering material injury due to dumped imports from the subject countries. The domestic industry has furnished prima facie evidence of material injury caused by the increase in the volume of dumped imports from the subject countries during the injury period. The Authority has noted that the subject imports are priced below the selling price and cost of sales of the domestic industry, significantly and adversely impacting its profitability, cash profits, and return on investments, which turned negative during the period of investigation. The Authority, having been prima facie satisfied with the information provided in the application, has initiated the investigation vide Notification No. 6/62/2026-DGTR.