US Eyes Tariffs on Indian, Turkish Chromium Trioxide Imports
Published Date: 1/12/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission found that imports of chromium trioxide from India and Turkey might be hurting American businesses by being sold too cheaply or getting unfair government help. This means the U.S. could add extra taxes to these imports to protect local companies. The process started in late 2025, and businesses involved should watch for upcoming decisions that could affect prices and trade.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Commission finds possible U.S. industry harm
On January 2, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission found a reasonable indication that U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of chromium trioxide from India and Turkey (HTSUS subheading 2819.10.00). The finding arose from petitions filed September 29, 2025 and is part of preliminary investigations Nos. 701-TA-779 and 731-TA-1765-1766.
Imports face possible antidumping/countervailing duties
Imports of chromium trioxide from India and Turkey are subject to preliminary antidumping investigations (Nos. 731-TA-1765-1766) and imports from India are subject to a preliminary countervailing duty investigation (No. 701-TA-779). These investigations, instituted effective September 29, 2025 and reported January 2, 2026, could lead to additional import duties or other trade remedies on that merchandise.
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