Initiation of Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Barium Chloride from India
On February 2, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of barium chloride from India.
Alleged Dumping Rates
| Country | Dumping Margin |
|---|---|
| India | 233.34 percent |
Alleged Subsidy Rates
| Country | Subsidy Rate |
|---|---|
| India | Above de minimis |
de minimis = less than 1% for developed countries, less that 2% for developing countries
| Event | AD Investigation(s) | CVD Investigation(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | January 12, 2022 | January 12, 2022 |
| DOC Initiation(s) Date | February 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination(s) [1] | February 28, 2022 | February 28, 2022 |
| DOC Preliminary Determination(s) | June 21, 2022 | April 7, 2022 |
| DOC Final Determination(s) | September 6, 2022 | June 21, 2022 |
| ITC Final Determination(s) [2] | October 21, 2022 | August 5, 2022 |
| Issuance of Order(s) [3] | October 28, 2022 | August 12, 2022 |
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 (the Act). For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a) of the Act. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
[1] If the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes negative preliminary determinations of injury, the investigations are terminated.
[2]This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
[3]This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.
| Country | Volume/Value | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Volume (KG) | 2,537,193 | 1,736,717 | 1,859,210 |
| Value (USD) | $2,118,218 | $1,445,995 | $1,472,135 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through IHS Markit Global Trade Atlas (HTSUS 2827.39.4500).
The petitioner is Chemical Products Corporation (Cartersville, GA).
For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQs.
Additional case information including the scope of the investigation 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:please refer to case numbers A-533-908 and C- 533-909, for the AD and CVD investigations, respectively.
Commerce currently maintains 651 AD and CVD orders which provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.
In the India petition, there are 43 alleged subsidy programs, including tax programs, grant programs, and the provision of electricity, land, and water for less than adequate remuneration. For more information on these subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.