China has decided to maintain its anti-dumping tariffs on imports of single-mode optical fibre from India, as the Ministry of Commerce initiates a final expiry review of the decade-old trade measure. The review, which began today, could take up to one year to conclude.
The duties, first imposed in 2014 and extended in 2020, were set to expire on August 14, 2025. However, they will continue at current rates—up to 30.6%—during the review period. The Ministry’s decision follows an application from five Chinese optical fibre manufacturers, who argued that lifting the duties could result in renewed dumping and harm to the domestic industry.
Single-mode optical fibre is a critical component in modern telecommunications networks, and India has been a key exporter to China. The continued tariffs are expected to keep Indian products at a competitive disadvantage in the Chinese market, potentially affecting trade volumes in the short term.
The outcome of the review will determine whether the duties are extended further, modified, or removed, shaping the future trade dynamics between the two countries in this high-tech sector.