Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has announced that China will maintain anti-dumping duties of up to 30.6% on single-mode optical fibre imported from India while it conducts an expiry review of the measure. The duties, first imposed in 2014 and extended in 2020, target Indian-origin single-mode optical fibre products deemed to be sold at unfairly low prices in the Chinese market. The review was triggered after five major Chinese optical fibre producers petitioned MOFCOM in June 2025, arguing that removing the tariffs would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping, causing material injury to the domestic industry.
Under China’s anti-dumping regulations, the review process can last up to one year, and the current tariffs will remain in place unchanged throughout the period. The existing rates range from 7.4% to a maximum of 30.6%, depending on the exporter. MOFCOM confirmed that the petition met the required legal thresholds, including proof of industry standing and evidence of potential harm.
The continuation of duties reflects Beijing’s broader strategy to protect its domestic telecommunications and optical fibre sector from price undercutting. Trade experts note that this move aligns with similar actions in other jurisdictions, including the European Union’s recent anti-dumping duties on optical fibre cables from India. For Indian exporters, the decision means continued restricted access to one of the world’s largest telecom markets, at least until the review’s final determination, which is expected by mid-2026.
