U.S. Department of Commerce Finalizes Antidumping Review on Raw Honey from Argentina
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the final results of its administrative review concerning antidumping duties on raw honey from Argentina. This process took place for the period starting June 1, 2023, and ending May 31, 2024.
In this review, the Commerce Department discovered that some exporters were selling raw honey to the U.S. at prices lower than the normal value. This practice is known as “dumping,” and it can hurt U.S. producers by driving down prices unfairly.
The enforcement of these results is part of Commerce’s effort to ensure fair competition. The review named specific Argentine companies, like ACA (Asociación De Cooperativas Argentinas Cooperativa Limitada) and NEXCO S.A., which were individually examined. ACA was found to have a dumping margin of 21.35%, while NEXCO had a margin of 0.00%, meaning no dumping was detected for NEXCO.
For other companies that were not individually examined but still fall under this order, a weighted-average dumping margin of 21.35% has been determined. This margin is based on ACA’s calculated rate, consistent with the approach outlined in section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act. This section advises using the average rate of the companies investigated unless results are zero or based entirely on facts available.
The process also encountered delays due to a federal government shutdown. This interruption extended timelines for case briefs and final analysis, ensuring a comprehensive review despite the challenges.
Assessment rates will be calculated and instructed for all entries covered by this review. Certain entries by ACA and NEXCO will have specific rates or be liquidated at previous “all others” rates if neither firm knew the merchandise was U.S.-bound. These duties will be collected to adjust past and future consistency in pricing.
Importers should note that cash deposit requirements following this review now reflect the updated rates. These deposits are required to ensure that any future dumping detected is offset.
This measure continues the Department of Commerce’s efforts to protect U.S. industries from the adverse effects of unfair trade practices, such as dumping. The final results and actions are parts of a continuous process to provide a level playing field for domestic producers of raw honey and other goods. This notice confirms the compliance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Trade Act.
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