Türkiye Chromium Exports Draw U.S. Fair Trade Scrutiny
Published Date: 5/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that chromium trioxide from Türkiye is likely being sold in the U.S. for less than its fair price. This means importers from Türkiye might face extra duties soon to keep things fair for American businesses. The investigation covers sales from July 2024 to June 2025, and people can still share their thoughts before the final decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
40.88% Cash Deposit Required
Commerce preliminarily set a cash deposit rate of 40.88 percent for chromium trioxide from Türkiye. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will require that cash deposit for entries of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after May 22, 2026.
Adverse Facts Available for Şişecam
Commerce preliminarily applied facts available with adverse inferences (AFA) to the mandatory respondent, Şişecam, because the company failed to provide requested information. As a result, Commerce assigned Şişecam a company-specific estimated weighted-average dumping margin of 40.88 percent and will not conduct verification.
Very Broad Product Coverage
The investigation covers chromium trioxide (CAS 1333-82-0) in any form or purity, including dry or solution form, pellets, flakes, powders, beads, and blends that contain 90 percent or more chromium trioxide by total formula weight. The scope also includes merchandise processed in a third country and lists HTSUS subheading 2819.10.0000 and additional CAS numbers for import documentation.
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