# 2025-23822: Commerce Finds Brazilian Empty Capsules Sold Below Fair Value in US

2025-23822, Hard Empty Capsules From Brazil: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, International Trade Administration published 2025-12-29, effective 2025-12-29 (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-23822
- Title: Hard Empty Capsules From Brazil: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; International Trade Administration
- Citation: 90 FR 60610
- Published: 2025-12-29
- Effective: 2025-12-29
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Commerce Finds Brazilian Empty Capsules Sold Below Fair Value in US

## Summary

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that hard empty capsules from Brazil are being sold in the U.S. for less than their fair price. Starting December 29, 2025, importers will face new rules and possible extra costs to keep things fair for American businesses. This decision affects capsule sellers and buyers, aiming to balance the market and protect U.S. companies.

## Abstract

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that hard empty capsules (capsules) from Brazil are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), for the period of investigation October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.

## Effects PRIA read

- 77.63% Antidumping Duty Rate Set: cost, high. If you import hard empty capsules from Brazil, Commerce calculated an estimated dumping margin of 77.63% for ACG do Brasil S.A. and assigned the same 77.63% rate to all other Brazilian producers/exporters. If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issues a final affirmative injury determinat…
- Suspension of Liquidation Dates Affect Imports: cost, high. U.S. Customs and Border Protection was instructed to suspend liquidation of entries of the subject merchandise entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after May 29, 2025. Commerce directed CBP to discontinue suspension for entries on or after November 25, 2025, but continue suspension for entrie…
- Which Capsules Are Covered: cost, medium. The rule covers hard empty capsules from Brazil defined as two prefabricated hollow sections (cap and body) that are at least 80% by weight of a water-soluble polymer and that disintegrate in aqueous tests within 2 hours under USP-NF Chapter 701 (or equivalent). The notice also lists relevant HTSUS…
- Refunds If ITC Finds No Injury: benefit, medium. If the ITC determines there is no material injury or threat of material injury, the proceeding will be terminated, the suspension of liquidation will be lifted, and all cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties will be refunded or canceled.

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## Sources
- [2025-23822 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23822/hard-empty-capsules-from-brazil-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value)
- [2025-23822 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-29/pdf/2025-23822.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-23822 (as of 2026-06-08).