U.S. Slaps Duties on India's Cheap Grinding Balls
Published Date: 4/28/2025
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Summary
The U.S. says some high chrome cast iron grinding balls from India are being sold here for less than they should be. This means importers might have to pay extra fees to keep things fair. These changes affect sales from April 2023 to March 2024 and could impact prices and business soon.
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