Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures
What happened
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that citric acid and certain citrate salts from India are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value. This determination was signed by Donald Trump. The period of investigation for this finding is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Why it matters
This preliminary finding could lead to duties on citric acid imports from India, making them more expensive. It indicates a potential effort to protect domestic producers from foreign competition deemed unfair. The public can comment before a final decision is made.
Who it affects
- ›U.S. Department of Commerce
- ›Importers of citric acid from India
- ›Manufacturers using citric acid in the U.S.
- ›Producers of citric acid in India
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