India's Off-Road Tires Busted for Government Handouts
Published Date: 3/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Indian makers of certain off-the-road tires got unfair government help in 2023. Because of this, extra duties (taxes) will apply to these tires starting March 19, 2026, affecting importers and sellers. This means companies should prepare for changes in costs and rules soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New Countervailing Duties and Rates
Commerce found countervailable subsidies for certain off-the-road (OTR) tires from India for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. As of March 19, 2026, net countervailable subsidy rates are 5.96% for ATC Tires Private Limited, 0.57% for Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), and 3.97% for companies not selected for individual review.
Assessment, Cash Deposits, and Timing Rules
Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess countervailing duties on covered entries and to collect cash deposits of estimated duties for shipments entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after March 19, 2026. Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions no earlier than 35 days after publication, and if a timely summons is filed at the U.S. Court of International Trade, CBP will be directed not to liquidate relevant entries until the period for seeking a statutory injunction has expired (within 90 days of publication). Cash deposit requirements will remain in effect until further notice.
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