Final Determination in Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Organic Soybean Meal from India
On March 18, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of organic soybean meal from India
Final Dumping Rates
| Country | Producer/Exporter | Dumping Rates | Adjusted Dumping Rate[1] |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Bergwerff Organic India Private Limited/Suminter India Organics Private Limited | 3.07% | 0.00% |
| Shanti Worldwide | 18.80% | 9.26% | |
| Shri Sumati Oil Industries Private Limited | 18.80% | 9.26% | |
| Navjyot International Pvt.Ltd. | 18.80% | 9.26% | |
| Ish Agritech Pvt. Ltd. | 18.80% | 9.26% | |
| Satguru Organics Pvt. Ltd | 18.80% | 9.26% | |
| Radiance Overseas | 18.80% | 9.26% | |
| Swastik Enterprises | 18.80% | 9.26% | |
| Soni Soya Products Limited | 18.80% | 9.26% | |
| Raj Foods International | 18.80% | 9.26% | |
| Vantage Organic Foods Pvt. Ltd. | 18.80% | 9.26% | |
| Shree Bhagwati Oil Mill | 18.80% | 9.26% | |
| Pragati Organics | 18.80% | 9.26% | |
| All Others | 3.07% | 0.00% |
Final Subsidy Rates
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate |
|---|---|---|
| India | Bergwerff Organic India Private Limited | 9.57% |
| Shanti Worldwide [2] | 283.91% | |
| Shri Sumati Oil Industries Pvt. Ltd [2] | 283.91% | |
| Navjyot International Pvt. Ltd. [2] | 283.91% | |
| Ish Agritech Pvt. Ltd. [2] | 283.91% | |
| Satguru Organics Pvt. Ltd [2] | 283.91% | |
| Radiance Overseas [2] | 283.91% | |
| Swastik Enterprises [2] | 283.91% | |
| Soni Soya Products Limited [2] | 283.91% | |
| Raj Foods International [2] | 283.91% | |
| Vantage Organic Foods Pvt. Ltd [2] | 283.91% | |
| Shree Bhagwati Oil Mill [2] | 283.91% | |
| Pragati Organics [2] | 283.91% | |
| All Others | 9.57% |
[1] Dumping margin adjusted for export subsidy offsets
[2]Rate based on facts available with adverse inferences
| Event | AD Investigation(s) | CVD Investigation |
|---|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | March 31, 2021 | March 31 2021 |
| DOC Initiation Date | April 20, 2021 | April 20, 2021 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations | May 17, 2021 | May 17, 2021 |
| DOC Preliminary Determinations | October 27, 2021 | August 30, 2021 |
| DOC Final Determinations | March 17, 2022 | March 17, 2022 |
| ITC Final Determinations | May 2, 2022 | May 2, 2022 |
| Issuance of Orders [1] | May 9, 2022 | May 9, 2022 |
[1] This will take place only in the event of affirmative final determinations from Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Note: Commerce preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in section 733(b) and 735(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a) of the Act.
| Country | Volume/Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Volume (KG) | 306,525,621 | 388,466,703 | 234,627,821 |
| Value (USD) | $192,464,053 | $249,112,264 | $167,222,540 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 1208.10.0010 and 2304.00.0000). HTSUS subheading 2304.00.0000 covers both subject and non-subject merchandise; therefore, the above import statistics may be overstated.
The petitioners are the Organic Soybean Processors of America and the following processors: American Natural Processors, LLC (Dakota Dunes, SD), Organic Production Services, LLC (Weldon, NC), Professional Proteins Ltd. (Washington, IA), Sheppard Grain Enterprises, LLC (Phelps, NY), Simmons Grain Co. (Salem, OH), Super Soy, LLC (Brodhead, WI), and Tri-State Crush (Syracuse, IN).
For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of FAQs for the final determination.
Additional case information including the scope of the investigations 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 numbers: A-533-901 and C-533-902, for AD and CVD investigations, respectively.
Commerce currently maintains 657 AD and CVD orders which provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.