Chemicals – Bharat Pulse News

The Centre has exempted a range of petrochemical and chemical imports from customs duty until June 30, in a move aimed at easing supply disruptions and cost pressure triggered by the Iran war. The temporary relief is expected to support industries facing higher input costs as global supply chains remain under stress. Chemical Import Duty Relief Announced The duty exemption came into effect on April 2 and covers several widely used industrial chemicals and petrochemical products. These include ammonium nitrate, methanol, styrene, acetic acid and polyvinyl chloride, along with a broader list of related raw materials and polymers. The government has also removed the Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess on ammonium nitrate for the same period. Petrochemical Supply Chain Pressure Builds The decision follows growing concern over supply chain disruption linked to the conflict in West Asia. Rising crude oil and natural gas prices have increased costs across the petrochemical chain, putting pressure on manufacturers that depend on imported feedstock. The impact is not limited to large industrial users, as many downstream sectors rely heavily on these materials for everyday production. Industries Likely To Benefit From Duty Waiver The relief is likely to help a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, paints, textiles, toys, packaging and consumer goods manufacturing. Many of these industries, especially small and labour-intensive units, have limited ability to pass rising costs on to buyers. By reducing import costs for key inputs, the government is trying to contain margin pressure and prevent a broader price rise in finished products over the coming months.

India Waives Duty On Key Chemical Imports

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