U.S. Hits Indian 2,4-D Herbicide with Anti-Subsidy Duties
Published Date: 4/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Indian producers and exporters of 2,4-D, a common herbicide, received unfair government subsidies in 2023. Because of this, the U.S. will add extra duties (taxes) on these imports starting April 7, 2025, to keep things fair for American businesses. This means Indian 2,4-D will cost more when sold in the U.S., protecting local growers and manufacturers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
Countervailing Duties May Be Imposed
Commerce made a final affirmative countervailing duty (CVD) determination for 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) from India. If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) finds material injury within 45 days, Commerce will issue a CVD order and require cash deposits of estimated duties effective April 7, 2025.
Specific Duty Rates Announced
Commerce calculated estimated countervailable subsidy rates of 5.29 percent ad valorem for Atul Limited, 6.32 percent ad valorem for Meghmani Organics Limited (and certain cross-owned companies), and 5.88 percent ad valorem for all other Indian producers/exporters for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposits Timeline
Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect cash deposits and suspend liquidation for entries of subject 2,4-D from India entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after September 13, 2024. Commerce directed CBP to discontinue suspension for entries on or after January 11, 2025, but to continue suspension for entries that were subject to suspension on or before January 10, 2025.
Products Covered: 2,4-D, Salts, Esters, and HTS Codes
The investigation covers 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (CAS 94-75-7), its salts and esters (including specific CAS numbers listed in Appendix I), and related formulations irrespective of purity, particle size, or physical form. The notice lists Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 2918.99.2010 and additional subheadings for customs purposes.
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