India's Citric Acid Exports Face U.S. Tariff Scrutiny
Published Date: 6/26/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some Indian makers of citric acid and citrate salts got unfair government help, which could lead to extra taxes on their products. This decision covers the whole year of 2025 and aims to keep trade fair for U.S. businesses. The final ruling will line up with related antidumping decisions, so everyone knows what to expect soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Huge Preliminary Subsidy Rate
The Department of Commerce preliminarily found countervailable subsidies for citric acid and certain citrate salts from India and set an estimated subsidy rate of 63.88 percent ad valorem for Daffodil Pharmachem and for all other producers. The investigation period covers January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and this preliminary rate could lead to extra duties on imports of these products.
Immediate Cash Deposits and Suspension
Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation and require cash deposits for entries of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after June 26, 2026. The required cash deposit will equal the company-specific estimated subsidy rate (or the all-others rate), and where producer and exporter rates differ the higher rate applies.
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