The Revenue Department in the Finance Ministry has imposed anti-dumping duty on import of ‘Ofloxacin’.
‘Ofloxacin’ is a pharma product used in treatment of certain infections from China.
The levy has been slapped for 3 years following the recommendations of the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD).
The product has been exported to India from China below its normal value, resulting in dumping.
Ofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing bacteria that cause infection.
The duty levy is aimed at ensuring fair trading practises and creating a level-playing field for domestic producers with regard to foreign producers and exporters.
In India, anti-dumping duty to be levied is recommended by Ministry of Commerce (i.e. by DGAD), while Finance Ministry imposes it.