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The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that producers and exporters of melamine from Trinidad and Tobago are benefiting from government subsidies, which are against trade rules. This investigation covers the year 2023, and no changes were made to the scope since the initial findings. If the U.S. International Trade Commission also concludes that these imports harm the domestic industry, a countervailing duty will be applied to these imports. If no harm is found, the investigation will be terminated, and any duties collected will be refunded.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that melamine from Trinidad and Tobago is being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, which is a violation of trade laws. No new comments were submitted, so the decision remains the same as the preliminary findings, applying adverse facts available (AFA) to Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) Limited for not participating. The calculated dumping margin for Methanol Holdings and a 98.32% rate for all other producers and exporters continue to apply. The U.S. International Trade Commission will decide whether U.S. industries are harmed or threatened by these imports within 45 days of the official notice. If harm is found, antidumping duties will be enforced; otherwise, deposits will be refunded.

Based on final decisions made by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Commerce Department has issued antidumping duty orders on melamine imported from Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, and Trinidad and Tobago. This means that these countries have been selling melamine in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, harming American businesses. As a result, these imports will now be subject to special duties to level the playing field. The orders also detail procedures for lifting certain duties and continuing others, in accordance with U.S. tariff laws.

The United States International Trade Commission determined that imports of melamine from Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands are harming U.S. industries because they are being sold at unfairly low prices. Additionally, imports from Germany and Qatar are subsidized, contributing to this harm. The Commission found that imports from Trinidad and Tobago also pose a threat of injury for similar reasons. These investigations began in February 2024 following petitions from a U.S. chemical company and included a public hearing in December 2024.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the issuance of countervailing duty orders on melamine imported from Germany, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago. This decision follows final determinations by both the Commerce Department and the U.S. International Trade Commission. According to these findings, the imports from Germany and Qatar have caused injury to U.S. industries, while products from Trinidad and Tobago pose a threat of future harm. Consequently, duties will be assessed on these imports to protect domestic industries.