India Steel Flanges Hit With New Duty Rates
Published Date: 6/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Indian producers of finished carbon steel flanges got unfair government help during 2023. Because of this, extra duties (taxes) will apply to these imports starting June 8, 2026, making sure U.S. businesses compete on a level playing field. If you import or sell these steel flanges, get ready for some changes that could affect prices and timing.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Cash Deposit and Duty Assessment Rules
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties for shipments of subject merchandise entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after June 8, 2026. Cash deposit rules: company‑specific rates equal the final rates above unless the rate is less than 0.50% (then deposit is zero); if both producer and exporter have different company rates, the higher rate applies; if only one has a rate, that rate applies; and for all other producers/exporters the deposit is 7.39%. Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after publication.
New Import Duties on Indian Steel Flanges
The Department of Commerce found countervailable subsidies for finished carbon steel flanges from India and final duty rates take effect June 8, 2026. Company-specific ad valorem subsidy rates are 2.40% for Norma (India) Ltd. and its cross‑owned companies, 2.27% for R.N. Gupta & Co. Ltd., and 2.32% for companies not individually examined; the investigation’s all‑others rate remains 7.39%.
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