Commerce Preliminary Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain High Chrome Cast Iron Grinding Media from India
Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain High Chrome Cast Iron Grinding Media from India
On October 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of certain high chrome cast iron grinding media from India. Commerce is conducting a concurrent antidumping duty investigation of high chrome cast iron grinding media from India.
Preliminary Subsidy Rates
China
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rates (Percent) |
|---|---|
| AIA Engineering Limited; Vega Industries (Middle East) F.Z.C; Welcast Steels Ltd. | 3.36 |
| All Others | 3.36 |
Case Calendar
| EVENT | CVD INVESTIGATIONS |
|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | April 26, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | May 16, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations* | June 10, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | September 30, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | February 12, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determinations** | March 29, 2025 |
| Issuance of Orders*** | February 5, 2025 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
*** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.
Import Statistics
| India | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 16,402,574 | 30,236,769 | 25,464,624 |
| Value (USD) | $20,722,093 | $51,390,965 | $36,390,221 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 2919.90.5050).
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is Magotteaux Inc (Franklin, TN).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of preliminary FAQs.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations and alleged subsidy programs, are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case number C-533-931.
- For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- To date, Commerce maintains 716 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.