U.S. Department of Commerce Reviews Raw Honey Imports from Vietnam

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What Did the Review Find?

The United States Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision on raw honey imports from Vietnam. The decision is part of an antidumping duty administrative review. The review covers the period from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025.

The Department of Commerce found that some companies in Vietnam sold raw honey in the U.S. at prices less than the normal value. This means they sold honey at a lower price than it usually costs in their own country.

Companies Reviewed

The review looked closely at two companies: Ban Me Thuot Honeybee Joint Stock Company (BMT) and Daklak Honeybee Joint Stock Company (DakHoney). These companies are the main focus because they are large exporters of honey to the U.S.

Preliminary Results

BMT was found to have a dumping margin of 30.21 percent. DakHoney was found to have a dumping margin of 39.61 percent. The dumping margin is the amount by which the normal value exceeds the export price.

Eight other companies were also reviewed. They were not individually examined, but they met certain qualifications. These companies received a dumping margin of 34.91 percent.

Companies Not Reviewed

Some companies from Vietnam were not part of the reviewed group. For these companies, the wider Vietnam entity rate of 60.03 percent still applies. This is a standard rate used for companies not individually reviewed or that do not qualify for separate rates.

Upcoming Steps

The Department of Commerce has shared these preliminary results. Parties involved have the opportunity to submit comments. These comments can be filed in case briefs within 21 days of the date of publication of this notice. After the comments are reviewed, a final decision will be made.

In summary, the preliminary results of this review could lead to changes in how raw honey from Vietnam is imported into the U.S. Future cash deposit rates may be adjusted based on these results. This review aims to ensure fair trade practices between the U.S. and Vietnam.

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