U.S. Department of Commerce Reviews Countervailing Duty on Indian Steel Fittings
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The U.S. Department of Commerce recently reviewed a duty order on forged steel fittings from India. This was part of their first “sunset review,” which checks if certain duties should continue. The findings showed that if this duty is canceled, it may lead to more unfair subsidies.
The duty order began on December 11, 2020. The review started on December 1, 2025. This is as per U.S. trade laws. The review was to see if stopping the duty would cause harm to U.S. industries.
U.S. companies like Bonney Forge Corporation participated in the review. They have a strong interest as they make similar products in the U.S. Unions involved in the production also took part in the review.
Only the U.S. side gave detailed feedback during this review. There was little response from India or other companies interested in this case. Due to this, the review was completed quickly, in 120 days.
There were delays in the process because of a government shutdown. This caused all deadlines to be pushed back. The final results were finally published on April 14, 2026.
The main product involved here is called forged steel fittings. These are small parts used in things like plumbing and pipelines.
The review found that Indian companies, like Shakti Forge, might continue to get unfair help from their government. They found a subsidy rate of up to 300.77% for some companies.
This review helps decide if U.S. industries are competing fairly. These results will guide what happens next with duties on these products.
The Commerce Department’s decision and related documents are available online. These give a full picture of why this decision was made. The full results can be found on the Department’s website for those who want more details.
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