Final Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain High Chrome Cast Iron Grinding Media from India
Final Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain High Chrome Cast Iron Grinding Media from India
On April 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its final determinations in the antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations of certain high chrome cast iron grinding media from India.
Final Dumping Rates
India
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping margin (Percent) |
|---|---|
| AIA Engineering Limited | 9.58 |
| All Others | 9.58 |
Final Subsidy Rates
India
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping margin (Percent) |
|---|---|
| Antiqa MineralsAIA Engineering Limited; Vega Industries (Middle East) F.Z.C; Welcast Steels Ltd. | 3.16 |
| All-Others | 3.16 |
Case Calendar
| Event | AD/CVD INVESTIGATIONS |
|---|---|
| Petition Filed | April 26, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | May 16, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations | June 10, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | September 30, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | April 21, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determinations | June 5, 2025 |
| Issuance of Orders* | June 12, 2025 |
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.
* This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the International Trade Commission.
IMPORT STATISTICS:
| India | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 16,402,574 | 30,236,769 | 25,464,624 |
| 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 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-533-930 and C-533-931.
- For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- To date, Commerce maintains 734 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.