Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains from the People’s Republic of China
Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains from the People’s Republic of China
On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from the People’s Republic of China (China). Commerce is also conducting a concurrent countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China.
Preliminary Dumping Rates
| Exporter/producer | Dumping Margin (percent) | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjust for Subsidy Offsets) (percent) |
|---|---|---|
| China-Wide Entity | 88.32* | 72.22 |
* This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.
Case Calendar
| Event | AD Investigation |
|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | November 25, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | January 6, 2025 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination | January 29, 2025 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | May 27, 2025 |
| Commerce Final Determination | August 11, 2025* |
| ITC Final Determination** | September 25, 2025 |
| Issuance of Order*** | October 2, 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) of the Act. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
*Where the deadline falls on a weekend/holiday, the appropriate day is the next business day.
**This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
*** 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) | 10,349,252 | 13,683,368 | 8,470,488 |
| Value (USD) | $45,605,881 | $56,311,404 | $34,095,510 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 2818.10.2010 and 2818.10.2090)
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc. (Malvern, PA).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of preliminary FAQs.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigation, 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 number: A-570-191
- To date, Commerce maintains 755 AD and countervailing duty orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.