U.S. Keeps Taxes on Indian Matchbooks to Shield Domestic Makers
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep the countervailing duty (a special tax) on commodity matchbooks imported from India because removing it could bring back unfair subsidies. This means importers from India will still face extra costs starting April 10, 2026, protecting U.S. matchbook makers from unfair competition. The decision helps keep the playing field fair and supports American businesses.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Importers Face 9.88% Duty
If you import commodity matchbooks from India, Commerce continued the countervailing duty and importers will be charged a 9.88 percent ad valorem duty. This duty is applicable starting April 10, 2026 and applies to Triveni Safety Matches Pvt. Limited and all other Indian producers at the 9.88 percent rate.
U.S. Matchbook Makers Protected
U.S. matchbook producers remain protected from subsidized Indian competition because Commerce found that revoking the order would likely allow countervailable subsidies to continue. The final net countervailable subsidy rate set is 9.88 percent ad valorem, effective April 10, 2026.
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