Summary:
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The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has issued a preliminary determination in its anti-dumping probe into cypermethrin imports from India.
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The investigation found evidence of dumping, causing substantial damage to domestic producers.
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Importers will be required to pay cash deposits starting 8 January 2025, based on the preliminary dumping margin assigned to each Indian exporter.
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Jiangsu province, a key production base for cypermethrin, stands to benefit from the protective measure as it houses several leading Chinese agrochemical firms.
Policy Context & Ruling Details
On 7 May 2024, the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China issued Announcement No. 17 of 2024, declaring a preliminary ruling in the ongoing anti-dumping investigation into cypermethrin imported from India.
According to the Ministry’s preliminary findings, Indian-origin cypermethrin has been sold at unfairly low prices in the Chinese market, causing material injury to the domestic industry. The dumping margin was found to be significant, with causality established between the dumped imports and the damage suffered by local producers.
As per Articles 28 and 29 of China’s Anti-Dumping Regulations, provisional anti-dumping measures will be enforced. Beginning 8 January 2025, Chinese importers of the investigated product must place cash deposits with customs authorities, calculated based on the company-specific deposit rates listed in the annex to the ruling.
Product Overview:
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Chemical Name: Cypermethrin (C22H19Cl2NO3)
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CAS Numbers: 52315-07-8, 67375-30-8, 1315501-18-8
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Form: Viscous yellow-to-brown liquid or crystalline semi-solid
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Function: Broad-spectrum pyrethroid insecticide used in agriculture and public health
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Applications: Control of pests in cotton, fruit, vegetables, tobacco, corn, and flowers
Regional & Industry Impact
The ruling is expected to provide relief to Chinese producers of cypermethrin, many of which are based in Jiangsu Province, a longstanding agrochemical hub. Major players like Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical and Jiangsu Flag Chemical are known to produce pyrethroid insecticides, including cypermethrin and permethrin derivatives.
Jiangsu’s agrochemical sector has faced pricing pressure in recent years due to intensifying global competition, particularly from Indian exporters. The anti-dumping measure aligns with China’s broader industrial policy to support domestic high-tech and fine chemical industries against unfair foreign competition.
Market Note
The anti-dumping action against Indian cypermethrin follows earlier rulings on other agrochemical imports, reflecting tightened trade enforcement in China’s pesticide and intermediate sectors. While the Ministry has not disclosed specific deposit rates in the public announcement, exporters with low dumping margins may pursue administrative reviews or participate in the final determination process.
Next Steps
Interested parties have 10 days from the date of announcement to submit written comments or requests for hearings regarding the preliminary ruling.
The final determination is expected within the typical review period of 12–18 months, following further analysis and industry consultation.
