Oleoresin Paprika From India: Preliminary Antidumping Determination and Postponement of Final Decision

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary affirmative determination that oleoresin paprika imported from India is being sold, or is likely to be sold, in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), constituting dumping under U.S. trade law. The investigation covers the period of April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025. Alongside the LTFV finding, Commerce has made a preliminary negative determination on critical circumstances, meaning no accelerated or retroactive duties will be applied at this stage. The agency has also announced a postponement of the final determination and an extension of provisional measures, giving all interested parties additional time to submit evidence and comments. Importers of Indian oleoresin paprika may be required to post cash deposits or bonds as provisional measures while the investigation proceeds. The preliminary determination triggers a formal comment period during which domestic producers, importers, exporters, and other stakeholders can respond to Commerce's findings. If the final determination upholds the LTFV finding, and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) separately confirms material injury to the domestic industry, antidumping duties would be imposed on oleoresin paprika imports from India on a permanent basis.

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