U.S. Department of Commerce Reviews Commodity Matchbooks from India

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Date: 2026-04-10

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed its review of the antidumping duty on commodity matchbooks from India. This review focuses on the potential continuation or recurrence of dumping if the duty is revoked.

The Department of Commerce believes that removing the antidumping duty could lead to more dumping. They expect the dumping margins to remain at high levels, particularly up to 66.07 percent.

Background

The investigation into the dumping of commodity matchbooks from India started on December 11, 2009. In October 2025, the Department of Commerce began reviewing this case for the third time. This review is done every five years, as per the Tariff Act of 1930.

Participation and Responses

In December 2025, a group interested in keeping the duty active asked for more time to express their intention to participate in the review. They were granted an extension until January 12, 2026.

By January 8, 2026, the domestic group officially showed its intention to participate. They are recognized as producers of similar products in the U.S. On January 23, 2026, the Department of Commerce acknowledged their participation to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).

The Department of Commerce did not receive any responses from other interested parties. Since no other responses were submitted, they proceeded with an expedited review.

Review Process

Due to a government shutdown, many deadlines were delayed. This pushed the final decision date to April 7, 2026. The Department of Commerce used the time to make sure all aspects were reviewed carefully.

Conclusion

The Department of Commerce has determined that revoking the duty could lead to a continuation or new cases of dumping. They emphasized the potential for high dumping margins if measures are not maintained.

Parties involved in the review must remember their responsibilities. They need to handle sensitive information correctly and follow regulations.

This review is important for ensuring fair trade between countries. The U.S. aims to protect its industries from unfair practices, such as dumping.

For more details, you can check the full report available on the Federal Register’s website.

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