India's Hexa-What? US Slaps Duties on Mystery Chemical
Published Date: 3/7/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Indian producers of hexamethylenetetramine (a chemical) are getting unfair government help, so they’re starting to add extra taxes (countervailing duties) on these imports. This affects Indian exporters and U.S. buyers, with changes kicking in from March 7, 2025. The final decision will line up with related antidumping rules, and everyone involved can still share their thoughts before it’s locked in.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Countervailing Duties on Hexamine Imports
If you import hexamethylenetetramine (hexamine) into the U.S., Commerce preliminarily set countervailing duty (CVD) rates and will require cash deposits for entries on or after March 7, 2025. The preliminary ad valorem rates are: Kanoria Chemicals and Industries Limited — 2.32%; Horizon Chemicals, Micro Labs Ltd, Shreenathji Rasayan Private Limited, and Rajsha Chemicals Pvt. Ltd — 139.55% (rate based on facts available with adverse inferences); All Others — 2.32%.
Which Hexamine Shipments Are Covered
The investigation covers granular hexamine with particle size 5 millimeters or less that contains 50 percent or more hexamine by weight (including blends that meet the 50% threshold). Covered merchandise can be classified under HTSUS subheading 2933.69.5000.
Final CVD Decision Timetable Aligned
Commerce will issue the final countervailing duty determination on the same date as the final antidumping (less-than-fair-value) determination; the final antidumping determination is currently scheduled to be issued no later than July 14, 2025, unless postponed.
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