Final Determinations in the AD CVD Investigations of Melamine from India
Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Melamine from India
On February 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its final affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of melamine from India.
Final Dumping Rates
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate (Percent) | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offsets) (percent) |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited | 632.74* | 626.27 |
| All Others | 513.28 | 506.81 |
* Rate based on facts available with adverse inference.
Final Subsidy Rates
| Exporter/Producer | subsidy Rate (Percent) |
|---|---|
| Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited | 276.06 |
| All Others | 276.06 |
* Rate based on facts available with adverse inference.
Case Calendar
| Event | AD INVESTIGATION | CVD Investigation |
|---|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | February 14, 2024 | February 14, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | March 5, 2024 | March 5, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations | April 1, 2024 | April 1, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | September 18, 2024 | July 15, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | February 6, 2025 | February 6, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determination | March 24, 2025 | March 24, 2025 |
| Issuance of Orders* | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 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)(1) of the Act. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
*This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
Import Statistics
| China | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 618,907 | 3,968,211 | 5,013,582 |
| Value (USD) | $812,015 | $8,834,862 | $10,022,645 |
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 FAQs for the final determination.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to the following case numbers: A-533-924 (AD) and C-533-925 (CVD).
- For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- To date, Commerce maintains 728 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.