Preliminary Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Melamine from Germany, India, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago
Preliminary Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Melamine from Germany, India, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago
On July 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determinations in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of Melamine from Germany, India, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago. Commerce is conducting concurrent antidumping duty (AD) investigations of melamine from Germany, India, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Preliminary Subsidy Rates:
Germany
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate |
|---|---|
| LAT Nitrogen Piesteritz GmbH | 29.72* |
| All Others | 29.72 |
*Rate based on facts available with adverse inferences.
India
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate |
|---|---|
| Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited | 17.09 |
| All Others | 17.09 |
Qatar
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate |
|---|---|
| Qatar Melamine Company; Qatar Chemical and Petrochemical Marketing and Distribution Company (Muntajat) Q.P.J.S.C.; Qatar Fertiliser Company (P.S.C.); Industries Qatar Q.P.S.C.; QatarEnergy | 40.49 |
| All Others | 40.49 |
Trinidad and Tobago
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate |
|---|---|
| Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) Limited | 5.13* |
| All Others | 5.13 |
*Rate based on facts available with adverse inferences.
Case Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | February 14, 204 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | March 5, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination* | April 1, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | July 15, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | November 25, 2024 |
| ITC Final Determination** | January 9, 2024 |
| Issuance of Orders*** | January 16, 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. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
* If the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a negative preliminary determination of injury, then the corresponding 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
| Germany | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 4,155,796 | 6,449,460 | 4,832,179 |
| Value (USD) | $7,312,122 | $23,915,736 | $8,874,190 |
| India | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 618,907 | 3,968,211 | 5,013,582 |
| Value (USD) | $812,015 | $8,834,862 | $10,022,645 |
| Qatar | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 40,000 | 100,000 | 1,750,000 |
| Value (USD) | $57,900 | $341,823 | $3,980,240 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 11,400,000 | 16,600,000 | 4,000,000 |
| Value (USD) | $19,875,511 | $59,651,380 | $5,300,378 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 2933.61.0000).
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is Cornerstone Chemical Company (Metairie, LA).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of preliminary FAQs.
- For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- 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 CVD case number C-428-853 for Germany, C-533-925 for India, C-518-002 for Qatar, and C-274-811 for Trinidad and Tobago.
- To date, Commerce maintains 698 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.