U.S. Department of Commerce Reviews Stainless Steel Bar Imports from India
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On May 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published preliminary results of its review on stainless steel bar imports from India. The review aims to determine if the products were sold in the United States at prices below the normal value.
Entities Under Review
The period of review was from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. Eight producers and exporters from India, known collectively as the “Venus Group,” were examined. These include:
- Atlas Stainless Corporation Private Limited
- Astrabright LLP
- Bahubali Steel Industries
- Eurostahl Tech LLP
- Venus Metal Corporation
- Precision Metals
- Venus Wire Industries Private Limited
- Hindustan Inox Limited
- Sieves Manufactures (India) Private Limited
The review also covered Laxcon Steels Private Limited.
Preliminary Findings
The Department of Commerce found that the Venus Group sold products at less than the normal value during the review period. However, it determined that Laxcon’s prices were not below this benchmark.
Review Rescission
The review for Ambica Steel Limited was rescinded because the request was withdrawn within the given period.
Implications for Non-Examined Companies
Five other companies were not directly reviewed but were included in the assessment:
- Aamor Inox Limited
- Bhansali Bright Bars Pvt. Ltd.
- Chandan Steel Limited
- Mangalam Alloys Limited
- Welspun Specialty Solutions, Ltd.
These companies were assigned a rate based on the average findings for Laxcon and Venus Group.
Next Steps
The Department of Commerce has set specific cash deposit rates for future imports from these companies. These rates are effective upon finalization. Importers must ensure compliance and file certificates to avoid penalties.
The final results of the review are expected within 120 days of this notice. Importers should be aware of the responsibilities that include filing certificates under the relevant regulations to avoid double assessment of duties.
The Department’s findings help keep the market fair and maintain appropriate trade practices for stainless steel bar imports from India.
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