US Launches Probe into Indian Chromium Trioxide Subsidies
Published Date: 1/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is starting an investigation into whether Indian companies making chromium trioxide are getting unfair government help. This could lead to extra taxes on these imports to protect American producers like American Chrome & Chemicals, Inc. The investigation officially kicked off on December 29, 2025, and could impact prices and trade soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
U.S. Starts Countervailing Duty Probe
On December 29, 2025, the Department of Commerce officially started a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation into chromium trioxide imports from India. Commerce will determine whether imports benefit from subsidies and, unless postponed, will make a preliminary CVD determination no later than 65 days after initiation; the U.S. International Trade Commission will make a preliminary injury determination by December 30, 2025.
Which Chromium Imports Are Covered
The investigation covers chromium trioxide (CAS 1333-82-0) from India in any form (dry or solution), regardless of purity or particle size, including products blended with other materials if the blend contains 90% or more chromium trioxide by total formula weight. The merchandise is associated with HTSUS subheading 2819.10.0000 and certain CAS numbers listed in the scope.
Only Known Indian Exporter to Be Examined
The petition identifies a single known Indian producer/exporter, Vishnu Chemicals Limited, and Commerce intends to individually examine that company. Interested parties were invited to comment within three business days of the Federal Register publication of this notice (Federal Register publication: January 5, 2026); if no contrary information is filed, Commerce will issue the initial CVD questionnaire to Vishnu.
Petition Backed by Sole U.S. Producer
The petition was filed on behalf of American Chrome & Chemicals, Inc., which identified itself as the sole U.S. producer of the domestic like product; Commerce found that the petition is supported by 100 percent of the U.S. industry for purposes of initiating this investigation. The period of investigation is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
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