Chromium Trioxide from India & Turkey: Final Duty Phase
The U.S. International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into chromium trioxide (HS 2819.10.00) from India and Turkey. The Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that both countries are selling the product below fair value, and that India is providing subsidies. The final phase will determine whether U.S. industry has suffered material injury.
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On June 8, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission announced the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations (Nos. 701-TA-779 and 731-TA-1765-1766) into chromium trioxide imports from India and Turkey, under Section 705 and 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
What's under investigation
The investigation targets chromium trioxide classified under HS subheading 2819.10.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The Department of Commerce has already made preliminary determinations that:
Imports of chromium trioxide from India and Turkey [are] preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce to be sold at less-than-fair-value and [imports] from India [are] preliminarily determined by Commerce to be subsidized by the government of India.
This dual track — covering both dumping (unfair pricing) and subsidies — means importers and end-users of chromium trioxide face potential exposure on two fronts.
Who is affected
Importers of chromium trioxide from India or Turkey will be directly affected by final duty orders. U.S. manufacturers and downstream users in pigment, leather tanning, wood treatment, metal finishing, and specialty chemical sectors depend on stable pricing and supply of this intermediate. The final determination will establish the baseline for any duties owed on entries during the investigation period and going forward.
Timeline and next steps
The final phase hearing and analysis will proceed under the Commission's standard schedule. Preliminary duties may already be in effect; final orders will cement the rate and scope. Importers should:
- Verify whether any entries during the investigation period are subject to provisional duty deposits.
- Prepare documentation of cost, pricing, and subsidy arguments if they intend to participate in post-order review or request duty-suspension.
- Evaluate supply-chain alternatives or cost-pass-through options before final rates are published.
What this means for shippers
If you import chromium trioxide from India or Turkey, verify your entries against HS 2819.10.00 and confirm whether provisional duties are already owed. Final duty rates will likely increase your landed cost significantly—review your cost basis now and prepare customers for price adjustments. File any comments or intent to participate with the Commission immediately; once final orders issue, appeal windows close quickly. Exporters in these countries should engage counsel on potential duty appeals or exclusion requests.
