India proposes duties on metallurgical coke imports from China, Indonesia

India has proposed anti-dumping duties on imports of metallurgical coke from China, Indonesia, and several other countries following an investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR). The recommended duties range from USD 60.87 to USD 130.66 per ton, based on the DGTR's report released on November 14 as reported by Steel Radar.

The proposed duties include USD 82.75 per ton for Indonesia, USD 130.66 per ton for China, USD 119.51 per ton for Colombia, USD 85.12 per ton for Russia, USD 73.55 per ton for Australia, and USD 60.87 per ton for Japan. The duties would apply to low-ash metallurgical coke with an ash content below 18%, under specific HS codes. However, ultra-low-phosphorus coke with certain specifications is excluded from the measures.

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The investigation, initiated in March following a complaint from the Metallurgical Coke Manufacturers Association, found that rising imports were harming domestic producers. India had previously imposed an import quota for metallurgical coke, which was extended through December 2025. Since then, imports from Indonesia have declined, while shipments from other countries have remained limited, with end-users seeking more cost-effective alternatives.

Editing by Alexander Ginting