Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Melamine from Germany, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago
Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Melamine from Germany, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago
On March 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) investigations of melamine from Germany, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of melamine from Germany, India, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago.
ALLEGED DUMPING RATES:
| COUNTRY | DUMPING MARGINS (percent) |
|---|---|
| Germany | 139.74% - 218.73% |
| India | 393.82% - 632.74% |
| Japan | 102.53% - 127.69% |
| The Netherlands | 34.84% - 72.16% |
| Qatar | 143.75% - 504.23% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 49.78% - 146.85% |
ALLEGED SUBSIDY RATES:
| COUNTRY | SUBSIDY RATES |
|---|---|
| Germany | Above de minimis* |
| India | Above de minimis* |
| Qatar | Above de minimis* |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Above de minimis* |
* de minimis = less than 1% for developed countries, less than 2% for developing countries.
CASE CALENDAR:
| EVENT | AD INVESTIGATIONS | CVD INVESTIGATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | February 14, 2024 | February 14, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | March 5, 2024 | March 5, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations* | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | July 23, 2024 | May 9, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | October 7, 2024 | July 23, 2024 |
| ITC Final Determinations** | November 21, 2024 | September 6, 2024 |
| Issuance of Orders*** | November 29, 2024 | September 13, 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 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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (kg) | 4,155,796 | 6,449,460 | 4,832,179 |
| Value (USD) | $7,312,122 | $23,915,736 | $8,874,190 |
| India | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (kg) | 618,907 | 3,968,211 | 5,013,582 |
| Value (USD) | $812,015 | $8,834,862 | $10,022,645 |
| Japan | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (kg) | 412,000 | 461,780 | 668,780 |
| Value (USD) | $738,700 | $1,519,966 | $1,227,282 |
| The Netherlands | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (kg) | 6,900,900 | 10,568,975 | 6,721,100 |
| Value (USD) | $11,070,956 | $37,131,573 | $17,311,165 |
| Qatar | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (kg) | 40,000 | 100,000 | 1,750,000 |
| Value (USD) | $57,900 | $341,823 | $3,980,240 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 AD case number A-428-852 for Germany, A-533-924 for India, A-588-882 for Japan, A-421-817 for Netherlands, A-518-001 for Qatar, and A-274-810 for Trinidad and Tobago, and 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.
•For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library
•To date, Commerce maintains 678 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.