Imports of soda ash: NTC imposes provisional anti-dumping duty

Business Recorder reported that the National Tariff Commission has introduced a temporary levy of 10.85 percent, framed as anti-dumping, on Chinese soda ash. The measure covers disodium carbonate exported from China at prices regarded as dumped, and it will remain in place for four months. The preliminary determination notice dated August 15, 2026 followed an inquiry launched on June 11, 2026.

The application that started the probe came from Lucky Core Industries Limited and Olympia Chemical Limited. Preliminary findings indicated that Chinese shipments were sold below normal value and harmed the local industry, with the commission finding a causal link between the two. None of the Chinese producers supplied the requested data in time, so the authority relied on the best available information to set normal values and dumping margins.

Soda ash is used in detergents, soaps, glass, paper and desalination, according to the report. The duty will not apply to inputs for goods destined solely for export or for foreign grant-in-aid projects covered by a customs-duty exemption scheme. Interested parties have 30 days to request a hearing, and the final determination must be made within 180 days of the preliminary notice.