Final Determinations in the AD/CVD Investigations of Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from India
Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from India
On April 16, 2024, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of non-refillable steel cylinders from India.
Final Dumping Rates
| Exporter/producer | Dumping Rate | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhiwadi Cylinders Private Limited/Sapphire (India) Private Limited* | 6.27% | 4.13% |
| Inox India Limited | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| All Others | 6.27% | 4.13% |
* Commerce has determined to collapse Bhiwadi Cylinders Private Limited and Sapphire (India) Private Limited and treat them as a single entity.
Final Subsidy Rates
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate |
|---|---|
| Bhiwadi Cylinders Private Limited* | 2.48% |
| Inox India Limited | 2.26% |
| All Others | 2.38% |
* Commerce has determined that Sapphire (India) Private Limited is cross-owned with Bhiwadi Cylinders Private Limited.
Case Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Petition Filed | April 27, 2023 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | May 17, 2023 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination | June 12, 2023 |
| Commerce CVD Preliminary Determination | September 25, 2023 |
| Commerce AD Preliminary Determination | November 24, 2023 |
| Commerce Final Determination | April 15, 2024 |
| ITC Final Determination* | May 30, 2024 |
| Issuance of Order** | June 6, 2024 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute; this table only includes estimates based on this timeline and publication dates in the Federal Register. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 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)(1) of the Act.
* This will take place only in the event of a final affirmative determination from Commerce.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations by Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Import Statistics
| India | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (Units) | 279,419 | 2,506,728 | 3,457,712 |
| Value (USD) | $7,840,981 | $33,664,589 | $61,244,908 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through IHS Markit’s Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheading 7311.00.0060). Imports of certain non-refillable steel cylinders enter under HTSUS subheadings which cover both non-subject and subject merchandise; therefore, the above import statistics may be overstated.
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is Worthington Industries (Columbus, OH).
- To date, Commerce maintains 675 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.