Initiation AD and CVD investigations of Certain Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from India
Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from India
On May 18, 2023, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of certain non-refillable steel cylinders from India.
Alleged Dumping Margins
| Country | Dumping Margins |
|---|---|
| India | 6.24-61.00% |
Alleged Subsidies Rates
| Country | Subsidy Rates |
|---|---|
| India | Above de minimis* |
*de minimis = less than 1% for developed countries, less than 2% for developing countries.
Case Calendar
| Event | AD INVESTIGATION | CVD INVESTIGATION |
|---|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | April 27, 2023 | April 27, 2023 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | May 17, 2023 | May 17, 2023 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination* | June 12, 2023 | June 12, 2023 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | October 4, 2023 | July 21, 2023 |
| Commerce Final Determination | December 18, 2023 | October 4, 2023 |
| ITC Final Determination** | February 1, 2024 | November 20, 2023 |
| Issuance of Order*** | February 8, 2024 | November 27, 2023 |
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.
* If the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a negative preliminary determination of injury, then the corresponding AD/CVD investigation(s) will be terminated.
** 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 from Commerce and the 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 (HTSUS) subheadings 7311.00.0060 and 7311.00.0090. 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).
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