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Initiation of AD and CVD Investigations of High Chrome Cast Iron Grinding Media from India

Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of High Chrome Cast Iron Grinding Media from India

On May 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of high chrome cast iron grinding media from India.

 

Alleged Dumping Margins

Trading PartnerDUMPING MARGINS
India40.59-52.06%

Alleged Subsidy Rates

Trading PartnerSubsidy Rates
IndiaAbove de minimis*

* de minimis = less than 1% for developed countries, less than 2% for developing countries

 

Case Calendar

EVENTAD INVESTIGATIONSCVD INVESTIGATIONS
Petition(s) FiledApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024
Commerce Initiation DateMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024
ITC Preliminary Determinations*June 10, 2024June 10, 2024
Commerce Preliminary DeterminationsOctober 3, 2024July 22, 2024
Commerce Final DeterminationsDecember 17, 2024October 7, 2024
ITC Final Determinations**January 31, 2025November 21, 2024
Issuance of Orders***February 7, 2025November 28, 2024

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 final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
*** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.

 

Import Statistics

India202120222023
Volume (KG)16,402,57430,236,76925,464,624
Value (USD)$20,722,093$51,390,965$36,390,221

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 7325.91.0000).

 

Other Case Information

  • The petitioner is Magotteaux Inc (Franklin, TN).
  • For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQs.
  • Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations and alleged subsidy programs, 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-533-930 and C-533-931, for the AD and CVD investigations, respectively. 
  • For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
  • To date, Commerce maintains 676 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.