US Slaps Duties on Indian Chromium Trioxide—Chemistry Trade War Heats Up
Published Date: 10/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that chromium trioxide from India is being sold in the U.S. for less than its fair price. This means importers might face new duties starting October 8, 2026, to keep things fair for American businesses. If you buy or sell this chemical, get ready for some changes that could affect costs and timing.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Importers Must Post 14.44% Cash Deposits
If you import chromium trioxide from India, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will require a cash deposit equal to the estimated dumping margin of 14.44 percent for entries entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after May 22, 2026. This determination is published as applicable October 8, 2026.
Company and All-Others Dumping Rates Set
Commerce assigned an estimated weighted-average dumping margin of 14.44 percent to the mandatory respondent Vishnu Chemicals (based on adverse facts available) and set the all-others rate at 14.44 percent. The notice also shows a cash-deposit column adjusted for export subsidies at 11.82 percent, but Commerce states it is not instructing CBP to collect deposits based on the adjusted (11.82%) rate at this time.
Broad Scope Covers All Chromium Trioxide Forms
The investigation and any resulting duties cover chromium trioxide (CAS 1333-82-0) in any form (dry or solution), all relevant trade names, blends that contain 90 percent or more chromium trioxide by total formula weight, products processed in a third country, and entries reflected under HTSUS subheading 2819.10.0000. All such merchandise is identified as subject merchandise in the notice.
ITC Decision Will Determine Refunds or Duties
Commerce will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), which must decide within 45 days whether the U.S. industry is materially injured. If the ITC finds no injury, all cash deposits will be refunded or canceled and suspension of liquidation will be lifted; if the ITC finds injury, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order and duties will be assessed on entries entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after May 22, 2026.
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