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Regulatory & Legal 21 Oct 2026

Pakistan sets provisional 9.03% anti-dumping duty on Chinese alu-alu foil

Pakistan's National Tariff Commission issued a preliminary determination on 21 October 2026 imposing a provisional anti-dumping duty of 9.03% on cold-forming and tropical alu-alu foil from China. The duty applies immediately for four months under tariff codes 7607.1990 and 7607.2000. A final ruling is expected within 180 days of the preliminary announcement.

Why this mattersThe provisional duty raises the cost of Chinese cold-forming and tropical foil for Pakistani blister packers for at least four months, pending a final ruling.

  • Pakistan's National Tariff Commission issued an affirmative preliminary anti-dumping determination on 21 October 2026.
  • The provisional duty is 9.03% on Alu Alu Foil (Cold Forming Foil and Tropical Foil) from China.
  • The duty covers tariff codes 7607.1990 and 7607.2000 and takes effect immediately for four months.
  • The investigation, launched 23 July 2026, examined dumping from April 2025 to March 2026 and injury data from April 2023 to March 2026.
  • A final ruling is expected within 180 days of the preliminary announcement.
National Tariff Commission (Pakistan)
Sources asiansteelgroup.com
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Updates

  • 2026-10-29 · Edited before publication: The source does not say the foil is used mainly in pharmaceutical blister packaging. The redirection of Chinese exports in 'why it matters' was speculation.