U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Chromium Trioxide from Türkiye Sold at Less Than Fair Value
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination regarding the sale of chromium trioxide from the Republic of Türkiye. The result shows that this chemical compound is being sold in the United States at less than fair value.
This preliminary decision covers the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The Department of Commerce is inviting interested parties to comment on this determination.
The agency responsible for this investigation is the International Trade Administration, which is a part of the Department of Commerce. The contact person for more information is Monica Gillis from AD/CVD Operations, Office V.
The product being investigated is chromium trioxide from Türkiye. This investigation follows section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930.
According to the findings, chromium trioxide from Türkiye has an estimated weighted-average dumping margin of 40.88 percent. This margin applies to Türkiye Şi[ş]e ve Cam Fabrikaları A.Ş., the main respondent in the investigation, and all other producers not individually examined.
The Department applies an adverse facts available (AFA) rate to the main respondent for not providing the necessary information for calculation.
The Department instructs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of these entries of chromium trioxide. The CBP will now require a cash deposit equal to the estimated dumping margin.
The public document detailing this decision is available on the Enforcement and Compliance website. The deadline for interested parties to submit comments is 14 days after the notice publication. Rebuttal briefs are due five days later.
To request a hearing, parties must submit a written request within 30 days after this notice. The final decision on this investigation is expected within 75 days of the preliminary determination.
This determination means that chromium trioxide is sold more cheaply in the U.S. than in Türkiye, possibly harming U.S. industries. The International Trade Commission (ITC) will investigate further to determine if these imports are materially injuring U.S. industries.
The Department’s decision is focused on ensuring fair trade and compliance with U.S. trade laws.
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