Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the CVD Investigation of Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from India
Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from India
On September 26, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of non-refillable steel cylinders from India.
Preliminary Subsidy Rates
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rates (percent) |
|---|---|
| Bhiwadi Cylinders Private Ltd. | 1.91 |
| Inox India Ltd. | 1.74 |
| All Others | 1.83 |
Case Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Petition Filed | April 27, 2023 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | May 17, 2023 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination | June 12, 2023 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | September 25, 2023 |
| Commerce Final Determination | February 7, 2024 |
| ITC Final Determination* | March 25, 2024 |
| Issuance of Order** | April 1, 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).
* 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 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 (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).
- To date, Commerce maintains 670 antidumping duty (AD) and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.
- On May 17, 2023, Commerce concurrently initiated an AD investigation on imports of non-refillable steel cylinders from India. The preliminary determination in this AD investigation is currently scheduled to be announced on November 27, 2023.