NTC Concludes Sunset Review — Anti‑Dumping Duties on Phthalic Anhydride from China, Chinese Taipei, Korea and Russia

Issuer: National Tariff Commission (Government of Pakistan). Purpose: Conclusion of the sunset review (Section 58 and Anti‑Dumping Duties Act, 2015) of anti‑dumping duties on imported Phthalic Anhydride originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, Chinese Taipei, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea.

Summary of findings and measures:

The Commission completed a sunset review covering the period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025 and determined that continuation/recurrence of dumping and injury to Pakistan’s domestic industry is likely. As a result, definitive anti‑dumping duties will continue to be applied for a period of five (5) years, effective from June 05, 2026. The Commission’s final determination and definitive duty schedule are published in this notice.

Payment / deposit instructions: Definitive duties and related import duties are to be collected under the Customs Act, 1969 and the Commission refers to National Tariff Commission’s non‑lapsable PLAD Account No.187 maintained under head G‑11217 at the Federal Treasury Office, Islamabad for deposits related to the matters addressed in the notice.

Access to the report: A non‑confidential version of the report on the sunset review has been placed on public file and the Commission’s full report is available on the National Tariff Commission website (www.ntc.gov.pk) and for review at the Commission’s offices during public hours (Monday to Thursday, 1100–1300 hrs, except public holidays).

Notice date and authority: Notice signed by Muhammad Arshad, Secretary, National Tariff Commission — dated September 05, 2026. PID No. 2762/26.