United States Department of Commerce Announces Preliminary Review Results on Organic Soybean Meal from India
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August 13, 2026
The United States Department of Commerce (Commerce) has released preliminary results concerning the review of the antidumping duty on organic soybean meal imported from India. The review covers the period from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. This follows the ongoing effort to ensure fair trade practices involving Indian exporters.
Background
Commerce originally initiated the review process on May 16, 2022, after receiving requests for the review in line with the government regulation 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i). Respondent companies Ecopure Specialities Ltd. and Bergwerff Organic (India) Pvt., Ltd. were selected for mandatory examination in August 2025. Notably, two significant requests for withdrawals were made by Perdue Agribusiness LLC and Organic Soybean Producers of America (OSPA) on September 23, 2025. Consequently, this review focused solely on Ecopure.
Preliminary Findings
Commerce has preliminarily determined that Indian producers and exporters have not sold organic soybean meal in the United States at less than normal value during the specified review period. As part of the review’s progression, Commerce extended the timeline for preliminary results on a couple of occasions, adding up to a significant 113-day delay due to administrative adjustments, government shutdowns, and backlog.
For the companies not individually reviewed, including 145 entities listed for rescission, those whose assessments were withdrawn are slated for exclusion from review action. The enforcement dictates imply these companies won’t undergo the review procedure as per 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1).
Methodology and Findings
In evaluating Ecopure Specialities Ltd., results showed a weighted-average dumping margin of 26.60 percent. This indicates that the sales were not below the normal value as delineated in the Tariff Act of 1930. The same margin applies to companies not selected for individual review unless separate determinations are merited.
Deadline Extension and Comments
Owing to unforeseen delays, Commerce had tolled several deadlines, notably including extensions on April 7 and July 24, 2026. Following regulations enabled the complete extension of the preliminary findings deadline to August 7, 2026.
Commerce invites comments and case briefs from interested parties, citing a 21-day grace period post-publication to facilitate public discourse. Participants are encouraged to focus on content found in the published preliminary results. The department has established a procedural framework for conducting subsequent hearings and will issue final notice thereafter.
Assessment and Cash Deposits
The publication delineates methodology for establishing assessment rates. Ecopure and the rest under review will be subject to either calculated rates or all-other rates determined in earlier segments. The cash deposit rate will continue, barring further adjustments.
This memorandum hints at systematic adherence to fair trade policies between the United States and foreign trade partners, safeguarding both domestic industries and international market equilibriums.
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Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
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