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

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

Product under review: Phthalic Anhydride (Pakistan Customs Tariff heading referenced). Review initiated on May 23, 2025 upon application by M/s Nimir Chemicals Pakistan Limited and M/s PA‑CHEM Global (Private) Limited, domestic producers. Period of review: January 01, 2023 to December 31, 2023. The Commission found a likelihood of recurrence or continuation of dumping and of injury to the domestic industry and has confirmed definitive anti‑dumping duties as shown below.

Definitive anti‑dumping duty rates:

Customs and payment: Definitive duties will be applied in accordance with the Act and Customs law; deposits are to be made to the National Tariff Commission’s non‑assignable PLAD Account No. 187 at the Federal Treasury Office, Islamabad.

Further information: A non‑confidential version of the Commission’s report and the public file are available at the Commission’s offices in Islamabad and on the Commission’s website for interested parties registered with the Commission. Contact and availability details are handled by the Commission (office hours Monday–Thursday, 1100–1300 hours).

Signed by: Secretary, National Tariff Commission. Notice date: September 25, 2026.