Final Determination in Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Sodium Nitrite from India
On January 3, 2023, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of sodium nitrite from India
Final Dumping Rates
| Country | Producer/Exporter | Dumping Rates | Adjusted Cash Deposit Rate[1] |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Deepak Nitrate Limited | 44.82% | 42.76% |
| All Others | 44.82% | 42.76% |
Final Subsidy Rates
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate |
|---|---|---|
| India | Deepak Nitrite Limited [2] | 2.40% |
| All Others | 2.40% |
[1] Cash deposit rates adjusted for export subsidy offsets.
[2] Deepak Nitrite Limited Includes Deepak Nitrite Limited Nandesari Division
| Event | AD Investigation(s) | CVD Investigation |
|---|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | January 13, 2022 | January 13, 2022 |
| DOC Initiation Date | February 2, 2022 | February 2, 2022 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations | February 28, 2022 | February 28, 2022 |
| DOC Preliminary Determinations | August 11, 2022 | June 13, 2022 |
| DOC Final Determinations | December 30, 2022 | December 30, 2022 |
| ITC Final Determinations | February 13, 2023 | February 13, 2023 |
| Issuance of Orders [1] | February 20, 2023 | February 20, 2023 |
[1] This will take place only in the event of affirmative final determinations from Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Note: Commerce preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in section 733(b) and 735(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a) of the Act.
| Country | Volume/Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Volume (KG) | 4,697,400 | 5,835,030 | 7,002,678 |
| Value (USD) | $3,335,604 | $3,976,104 | $4,881,428 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through IHS Markit Global Trade Atlas (HTSUS 2834.10.1000).
The petitioner is Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC (Parsippany, NJ).
For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of FAQs for the final determination.
Additional case information including the scope of the investigations 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-533-906 and C-533-907 for the AD and CVD investigations, respectively.
Commerce currently maintains 663 AD and CVD orders which provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.