The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended the imposition of countervailing duties (CVD) ranging from 3.46 percent to 10.27 percent on copper wire imports from Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Apr 11, 2025

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended the imposition of countervailing duties (CVD) ranging from 3.46 percent to 10.27 percent on copper wire imports from Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, following an investigation into subsidized imports impacting the domestic industry.

The recommendation stems from a petition filed by the Indian Primary Copper Producers’ Association, with Hindalco Industries Limited and Vedanta Limited providing cost data and being recognized as the domestic industry for the purpose of the investigation.

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According to the DGTR’s findings: PT Karya Sumiden Indonesia will face a 4.98 percent CVD, PT Tembaga Mulia Semanan Tbk will be subject to a 3.75 percent duty and other Indonesian exporters will be levied a 7.94 percent CVD.

Metrod Malaysia Sdn Bhd is exempt from duty, while other Malaysian producers will face the highest rate at 10.27 percent. Vietnamese exporters will be subject to a 7.13 percent CVD.

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If implemented by the Ministry of Finance, the duties are expected to impact the profit margins for Indian electrical wire manufacturers, the primary importers of copper wire from these countries.