Preliminary Determination in Countervailing Duty Investigation of Barium Chloride from India
On June 14, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of barium chloride from India
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rates |
|---|---|---|
| India | Chaitanya Chemicals | 1.64% |
| All Others | 1.64% |
| Event | CVD Investigation(s) |
|---|---|
| Petition Filed | January 12, 2022 |
| DOC Initiation Date | February 1, 2022 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination | February 28, 2022 |
| DOC Preliminary Determination | June 13, 2022 |
| DOC Final Determination | October 24, 2022 |
| ITC Final Determination | December 8, 2022 |
| Issuance of Order [1] | December 15, 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 CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.
| Country | Volume/Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Volume (KG) | 1,736,717 | 1,859,210 | 1,623,320 |
| Value (USD) | $1,445,995 | $1,472,135 | $1,367,156 |
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 FAQs for the preliminary determination.
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 number: C-533-909.
Commerce currently maintains 664 antidumping duty and CVD orders which provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.