U.S. Sets New Import Duties on Raw Honey from India
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced new findings regarding the import of raw honey from India. After a thorough investigation, it was determined that India sold raw honey in the United States at prices lower than usual during the period from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.
The decision was made official on June 18, 2026.
The review looked into companies like Indocan Honey Private Limited and Shakti Apifoods Pvt., Ltd. These companies were found to have sold their honey at a dumping margin. This means they sold honey at unfairly low prices.
The margins, or differences in price, were calculated and released. Indocan Honey Private Limited had a dumping margin of 6.98%. Shakti Apifoods Pvt., Ltd. had a margin of 1.11%. Other companies were assigned a margin of 3.99%.
The U.S. government will now apply duties, or taxes, on these honey imports. This is to ensure fair competition within the U.S. market. Duties help to level the playing field for local producers.
Importers must now pay cash deposits when bringing in honey from India. These deposits are based on the calculated dumping margins. The goal is to prevent unfairly cheap products from hurting U.S. industries.
The cash deposit rate for companies not reviewed individually will be 3.99%. For companies previously investigated, the rate will reflect past findings. If a company has not been investigated and the producer has been, the producer’s rate will apply. For others, a standard rate of 5.87% will remain in effect.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been instructed to assess and collect these duties. If an importer does not fulfill its duty to report reimbursements, double duties may be enforced.
This decision reflects the U.S. government’s commitment to fair trade practices. It ensures that American honey producers can compete justly in the market. The American public benefits from fair competition and quality products.
This notice serves to inform importers about their responsibility to adhere to these new regulations. It is important for importers to remain in compliance to avoid additional penalties.
Duties and regulations like these are set to protect U.S. industries from unfair trade practices by foreign companies. It ensures that the trade remains fair for everyone involved.
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