Case Studies
Trade remedy cases handled by LKS in 2025, covering anti-dumping, countervailing duty, and user industry representation, illustrating the range of matters and outcomes involved.
Glass Fibre: Non-Imposition of Anti-Dumping Duty
Glass Fibre and articles thereof Bahrain, China, Thailand
LKS represented Jushi Group and other Chinese exporters in an anti-dumping investigation on Glass Fibre imports into India. The department successfully argued for a restricted product definition and new product control numbers based on technical differences, reducing dumping and injury margins. The Ministry of Finance did not impose duty, preserving market access for exporter and importer clients.
Key Highlights
Lead: Devinder Bagia, Executive Partner; Pareesha Gupta, Partner
Vitamin-A Palmitate: Lowest Duty Rate for DSM Group
Vitamin A Palmitate (VAP) China, EU, Switzerland
LKS represented DSM Group before DGTR in a Vitamin-A Palmitate anti-dumping investigation. Through technical arguments linking vitamin acetate and palmitate molecules to cost/price differences, the department secured the lowest duty rate of USD 0.87/kg, compared to USD 11.09/kg for other EU producers and up to USD 20.87/kg for Chinese producers.
Key Highlights
Lead: Devinder Bagia, Executive Partner
Insoluble Sulphur: Protecting India's Sole Manufacturer
Insoluble Sulphur China, Japan
LKS represented OCCL, India's sole producer of Insoluble Sulphur, from application filing through successful imposition of anti-dumping duties. The department analysed import data, prepared the petition, defended against product exclusion requests using technical 'likeness' arguments, and secured duties sufficient to cure economic injury.
Key Highlights
Lead: Devinder Bagia, Executive Partner; Pareesha Gupta, Partner
Filler Masterbatch: MSME Industry Protection
Calcium Carbonate Filler Masterbatch Vietnam
LKS represented CMMAI and MMA, an association of fragmented MSME masterbatch manufacturers. The department devised a dual strategy: anti-dumping and countervailing duty applications under the MSME route. The AD case concluded with duties imposed in December 2025. The CVD investigation, targeting countervailable subsidies by the foreign government, is expected to conclude in March 2026.
Key Highlights
Lead: Devinder Bagia, Executive Partner
Soda Ash: User Industry Defence
Soda Ash Turkey, Russia, USA, Iran
LKS represented AGI Greenpac Limited (one of India's largest container glass manufacturers) and the downstream users' association. The department developed technical arguments around product differences between natural and synthetic grades, including sustainability aspects. Despite DGTR recommending duties, the Ministry of Finance did not impose them based on strong user industry representations.
Key Highlights
Lead: Devinder Bagia, Executive Partner
Source: Legal Era Awards 2026, International Trade Category Submission