Grinding China: US Probes Weird Abrasive Grains Invasion
Published Date: 2/3/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is looking into whether cheap ceramic abrasive grains from China are hurting American businesses by being sold unfairly low or getting government help. This investigation affects U.S. manufacturers and importers, and could lead to new trade rules or tariffs soon. Keep an eye out for official updates and deadlines as the case moves to its final phase.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
USITC Finds Possible Injury to U.S. Industry
On January 29, 2025 the U.S. International Trade Commission determined there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China (HTS subheading 2818.10.20). The Commission instituted countervailing duty investigation No. 701-TA-750 and antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1728 (preliminary) effective November 25, 2024.
Importers Could Face Duties If Commerce Affirms
The Commission has begun the final phase of its investigations and will publish a final phase schedule after the U.S. Department of Commerce issues affirmative preliminary determinations under sections 703(b) or 733(b), or affirmative final determinations under sections 705(a) or 735(a). If Commerce's determinations are affirmative, imports of these ceramic abrasive grains from China could be subject to countervailing or antidumping measures.
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