U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Chromium Trioxide from India Sold at Unfair Prices

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision about chromium trioxide, a chemical product from India. They found that this product is likely being sold in the United States at prices lower than fair value. This finding is part of an investigation that took place from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

The Department of Commerce is asking people who are interested in this case to share their thoughts about this preliminary finding. These comments need to follow certain rules and be sent by a deadline.

Chromium trioxide is an inorganic compound used in many products. The investigation covers chromium trioxide in all forms and purities. No one has raised any issues regarding the range of products in this investigation.

This investigation is happening under U.S. law. The Department of Commerce looks into claims that products from other countries are sold at very low prices in the U.S. This is sometimes called “dumping.”

One company, Vishnu Chemicals Limited, is a main focus of this investigation. The Department of Commerce found that this company did not provide all the information needed to calculate if they were dumping the product. Because of this, the Department used evidence from other sources to make their decision.

They found an average dumping margin of 14.44% for Vishnu Chemicals and all other companies that did not provide enough information.

Because of these findings, the Department of Commerce will make sure that U.S. Customs collects a deposit when this product comes into the U.S. This is a common step in cases like this, to ensure fair trade practices.

Next, there will be a few more steps. People can submit written comments on this finding, and there might be a hearing. If these steps happen, they would help the Department finalize its decision.

Finally, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will receive information about this decision. The ITC will decide if the sale of this product is hurting U.S. companies that make similar products. This decision is important because it helps keep fair trade practices and supports U.S. industries.

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