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Indian Toners Secures Extension of Anti-Dumping Duty on Black Toner Imports Until 2030.
August 5, 2025, Indian Toners & Developers has successfully secured a five-year extension of the anti-dumping duty on black toner imports. The move, confirmed by the Ministry of Finance’s Department of Revenue in a notification issued on August 4, 2025, will continue until August 10, 2030.The duty, initially imposed in March 2021, targets “Black Toner in Powder Form” imported from China, Malaysia, and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan). According to the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) final report, removing the duty would likely lead to renewed dumping practices that could harm domestic manufacturers. The decision to extend the duty comes as a result of findings in DGTR’s report, which concluded that the current duty regime protects Indian manufacturers from unfair competition.
The duty, effective from August 11, 2025, remains unchanged, with the following rates:
- China PR: $1,167/MT for Trend Tone Imaging Inc. and $1,568/MT for all other exporters.
- Taiwan: $1,167/MT for Trend Tone Imaging Inc. and $1,568/MT for all other exporters.
- Malaysia: $1,568/MT for all exporters.
However, certain exemptions to the duty include color toner, MICR toner, toner for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and toner in liquid or cartridge form.
Indian Toners views the extension as a victory for domestic producers, allowing them to maintain a competitive edge against imported black toners. With the extended duty in place, the cost of imported toners is expected to rise, potentially benefiting Indian companies in the long run. The anti-dumping duty is set to continue until August 10, 2030, marking a significant shift in India’s protectionist stance within the global toner market.
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