NTC initiates anti-dumping investigations into import of PVC resin

ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Commission (NTC) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into the import of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) resin from Indonesia and the United States following a complaint filed by a domestic manufacturer. According to official details, the NTC received an application on March 26, 2026, under Sections 20 and 24 of the Anti-Dumping Duties Act, 2015, from M/s Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited, Karachi — a leading local producer of suspension-grade PVC resin. The applicant has alleged that PVC resin is being exported to Pakistan from Indonesia and the United States at dumped prices, causing material injury to the domestic industry. The company contends that the influx of low-priced imports has adversely impacted local production, sales, and profitability. After conducting an initial scrutiny of the evidence and information provided, the Commission concluded that there are sufficient grounds to justify the initiation of an investigation under Section 23 of the Act. Also read: Govt decides to revamp National Tariff Commission “The Commission is satisfied that the application contains adequate evidence of dumping and material injury to the domestic industry, ” the NTC said, adding that a formal probe has now been launched. The investigation will examine whether PVC resin originating in and/or exported from Indonesia and the United States is being dumped into Pakistan and whether such practices have caused material injury to the domestic industry, as defined under the relevant provisions of the law. During the course of the investigation, the Commission will seek additional information and data from all concerned stakeholders, including exporters, importers, and domestic producers, to reach a fair determination. The product under investigation is Polyvinyl Chloride Resin – Suspension Grade, which falls under Pakistan Customs Tariff (PCT) Code 3904. 1090. For the purpose of determining dumping, the period of investigation has been set from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, while the injury assessment period covers three years, from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. The NTC has invited all interested parties, as defined under Section 2(j) of the Act, to register themselves with the Commission. Applicants are required to provide complete details, including company name, nature of business, authorized representative, contact information, and relevant credentials. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

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