On April 4, 2025, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced its final decision of the first sunset review on countervailing duties (CVD) for continuous cast copper wire rods from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The ministry recommended extending the duties for another five years.

The duty rate is CIF 4.98% for PT Karya Sumiden Indonesia, 3.75% for PT Tembaga Mulia Semanan Tbk, and 7.94% for other Indonesian producers. For Malaysia, Metrod Malaysia Sdn Bhd is exempt, while others face a 10.27% duty. Thailand’s producers face a 3.46% duty, and Vietnam’s producers receive 7.13%.

The products involved are under Indian customs tariff heading 7408.