USITC Votes To Proceed With Investigation On Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains From China

On January 22, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) ruled that there is a reasonable indication that the U.S. industry has suffered significant harm due to imports of Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains from China. These abrasive grains are alleged to be sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and to have received subsidies from the Chinese government.
Chair Amy A. Karpel, Commissioners David S. Johanson, and Jason E. Kearns voted in favor of the ruling, while Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein did not vote.
As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) will continue its investigations into Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains imported from China. Key timelines for subsequent rulings are as follows:
The preliminary anti-dumping (AD) duty determination on China is expected around May 27, 2025.
The first preliminary countervailing duty (CVD) determination on China will be made on March 12, 2025.
The Commission's public report, Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-750 and 731-TA-1728 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5581, February 2025), will include the Commission's opinions and information obtained during the investigation. The report will be released on March 5, 2025 and will be accessible on the USITC website if available.