Initiation of Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Organic Soybean Meal from India
On April 21, 2021, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of organic soybean meal from India.
Alleged Dumping Rate
| Country | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|
| India | 158.89% |
Alleged Subsidy Rate
| 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 | March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
| DOC Initiation(s) Date | April 20, 2021 | April 20, 2021 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination(s) [1] | May 17, 2021 | May 17, 2021 |
| DOC Preliminary Determination(s) | September 7, 2021 | June 24, 2021 |
| DOC Final Determination(s) | November 22, 2021 | September 7, 2021 |
| ITC Final Determination(s) [2] | January 6, 2022 | October 22, 2021 |
| Issuance of Order(s) [3] | January 13, 2022 | October 29, 2021 |
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 | 20120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Volume (KG) | 134,085,585 | 306,525,621 | 388,918,968 |
| Value (USD) | $89,130,876 | $192,464,053 | $249,363,277 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 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 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: A-533-901 and C-533-902.
Commerce currently maintains 572 AD and CVD orders which provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.
There are 50 alleged subsidy programs, numerous tax and grant programs, the provision of land for less than adequate remuneration, preferential lending, and a price support program alleged for more than adequate remuneration. For more information on these subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.