Commerce polices Mexican sugar dumping: One firm flunks the fairness test
Published Date: 4/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce checked if two Mexican sugar companies followed the rules to stop unfairly low prices from December 2022 to November 2023. One company, San Jose, had no sales to review, but Grupo BSM didn’t cut dumping enough and will face actions to fix this. The overall agreement still meets legal standards, keeping trade fair and sugar flowing smoothly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Grupo BSM found seriously noncompliant
Commerce preliminarily determined that Santa Rosalia de la Chontalpa and its affiliates (Grupo BSM) did not comply with the Agreement requirement to eliminate at least 85 percent of the dumping for the period December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023. Commerce states Grupo BSM's noncompliance is serious and will pursue remediation steps including verification of its questionnaire responses, formal consultations under Section VII.E.2, additional monitoring, and consideration of selecting Grupo BSM in a future administrative review.
San Jose had no attributable sales for review
Commerce preliminarily determined that Azucarera San Jose De Abajo S.A. (San Jose) had no attributable sales to serve as a basis for reviewing whether it complied with the Agreement's Reference Prices and the requirement to eliminate at least 85 percent of dumping during the period December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023. As a result, Commerce did not base a compliance determination for San Jose on sales in this review period.
Agreement preliminarily meets statutory requirements
Commerce preliminarily determined that the Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar from Mexico met the applicable statutory requirements for the period December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023. Commerce also concludes, aside from the Grupo BSM issue and the San Jose sales matter, that the AD Agreement is functioning as intended during that period.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2025-05481, Regulations Enhancing the Administration of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Trade Remedy Laws; Correction
The Department of Commerce fixed some accidental mistakes in their trade rules that were published in December 2024. They put back important deadlines and details that were accidentally deleted and corrected a couple of typos. These fixes take effect on March 31, 2025, helping businesses and officials follow clear and accurate trade rules without confusion or delays.
2026-20777, Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Cambodia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some paper shopping bags from Cambodia were sold in the U.S. for less than their normal price between January 2024 and June 2025. This means certain Cambodian bag makers might have to pay extra duties to keep things fair. Businesses involved should watch for final decisions and possible changes in costs soon.
2026-20779, Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From Thailand: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that tires from Thailand were sold in the U.S. for less than their normal price between July 2024 and June 2025. This means some importers might have to pay extra duties to keep things fair. The review process had some delays due to government shutdowns, but now the preliminary results are out and open for comments.
2026-20778, Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Hyundai Steel and POSCO from South Korea got unfair government help on their hot-rolled steel in 2023. Because of this, extra taxes (called countervailing duties) will apply to their steel imports starting October 9, 2026. This means U.S. steel buyers might pay a bit more, and Korean producers will have to adjust to these new rules.
2026-20690, Oleoresin Paprika From India: Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order
Starting October 8, 2026, the U.S. is putting extra taxes on oleoresin paprika imported from India because it's being sold too cheaply and getting unfair government help. This move protects American paprika producers from losing business and means importers will have to pay more when bringing in this spice. If you import or sell this paprika, get ready for new costs and rules!
2026-20691, Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Taiwan: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce reviewed paper shopping bags from Taiwan sold between January 2024 and June 2025. They found that Haur Tyi Paper Bag Co. didn’t sell these bags at unfairly low prices, and they stopped reviewing five other companies because no one asked for it. This means no extra duties for Haur Tyi right now, and the review process is moving forward with some deadlines adjusted due to a government shutdown.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-06231, Agreement Suspending the Countervailing Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico; Preliminary Results of the 2023 Administrative Review
The U.S. Department of Commerce checked and found that Mexico and two sugar companies followed the rules in their sugar trade deal during 2023. This means no extra taxes (countervailing duties) will be added on Mexican sugar for now. Sugar growers and buyers can expect stability in prices and trade through this agreement, effective April 11, 2025.
Next: 2025-06233, Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some Chinese solar cell companies sold their products at unfairly low prices from December 2022 to November 2023. They also decided some companies didn’t ship any products or don’t qualify for special treatment, so those parts of the review are being dropped. This could affect import duties and prices, and the public can still share their thoughts before the final decision.