U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Preliminary Results on Brazilian Honey

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has released preliminary findings on the antidumping duty review of raw honey from Brazil. This review covered the period from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. The department has found that certain companies in Brazil sold honey in the U.S. at less than its normal value.

Main Companies Reviewed:

The review targeted two main companies:

  1. Melbras Importadora E Exportadora Agroindústria Ltda.
  2. Minamel Agroindústria Ltda.

Both companies were found to have sold honey at prices lower than normal value.

Review Details:

  • The review began on July 25, 2025.
  • The U.S. Department of Commerce selected Melbras and Minamel as the primary subjects of this review.
  • The review considered data from a period when several federal delays altered timelines.

Rescissions:

The department decided to rescind the review of 11 other companies, including Apis Nativa Agroindustrial Exportadora Ltda, as they did not have entries of subject merchandise during the review period.

Methodology:

The department considered both the export price and the constructed export price. They also evaluated the normal value of Brazilian honey. For companies not individually reviewed, an average margin was applied.

Preliminary Results:

  • Melbras received a preliminary dumping margin of 1.67 percent.
  • Minamel received a margin of 2.64 percent.

Additional Information:

Interested parties can comment on these findings, and responses must include a public executive summary. All documents should be filed via the department’s electronic service system.

Next Steps:

  • The Department of Commerce expects to finalize these preliminary findings in the coming months.
  • Cash deposit rates apply to shipments of honey from Brazil based on these preliminary results.
  • U.S. importers must continue to ensure compliance with antidumping duties.

These findings are part of ongoing efforts by the U.S. to maintain fair trade practices and evaluate imports for dumping activities. The department plans to continue its thorough review process to ensure that American producers are not harmed by unfair pricing practices from foreign entities.


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