{"id":2830,"date":"2026-10-30T18:38:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T18:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hscodematch.com\/news\/us-sets-zero-anti-dumping-rate-on-french-strontium-chromate-from-30\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T18:38:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T18:38:58","slug":"us-sets-zero-anti-dumping-rate-on-french-strontium-chromate-from-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hscodematch.com\/news\/us-sets-zero-anti-dumping-rate-on-french-strontium-chromate-from-30\/","title":{"rendered":"US Sets Zero Anti-Dumping Rate on French Strontium Chromate from 30 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

United States sets a 0.00% anti-dumping rate for French maker SNCZ’s strontium chromate, applicable from Oct. 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Department of Commerce on Oct. 30, 2026, set a zero anti-dumping duty on a French maker’s 2023-2024 sales of strontium chromate.<\/p>\n

The Federal Register notice finds that the maker, Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nouvelle des Couleurs Zinciques (SNCZ), did not sell the chemical in the United States below normal value1<\/a><\/sup>. The finding covers sales from Nov. 1, 2023, through Oct. 31, 20241<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

In short, shipments made by SNCZ will clear U.S. customs without anti-dumping duty. Goods from other French makers still face the old deposit rates, including 32.16% for most of them.<\/p>\n

What did Commerce decide on French strontium chromate?<\/h2>\n

Commerce ran a yearly check, called an administrative review, of its anti-dumping order on strontium chromate from France. An anti-dumping duty is an extra import tax on goods sold abroad below their normal price. The review looked at one company, SNCZ, and set its dumping margin at 0.00%<\/strong>1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

The dumping margin is the gap between the export price and the normal price, as a share of the price. A margin of zero means Commerce found no dumping by SNCZ in the review year. The result is the same as the preliminary finding Commerce published on May 8, 20262<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

The final notice was signed on Oct. 26, 2026, and published four days later1<\/a><\/sup>. It is applicable from Oct. 30, 2026<\/strong>1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

What is strontium chromate used for?<\/h2>\n

Strontium chromate is a yellow powder used mostly in coatings that stop rust and corrosion on metal3<\/a><\/sup>. It protects surfaces such as aluminum and stainless steel, especially in the aerospace industry3<\/a><\/sup>. It is sold as a pure powder, or mixed with a solvent into a paste3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

The order covers strontium chromate in any form<\/strong>: powder, sometimes called granular, paste, or solution4<\/a><\/sup>. Its chemical formula is SrCrO44<\/a><\/sup>. Its Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry number, an international chemical ID, is 7789-06-24<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Which goods and tariff codes does the order cover?<\/h2>\n

Blends are also covered when the mix holds 15% or more strontium chromate<\/strong> by total formula weight4<\/a><\/sup>. Blending products named in the order include water and solvents such as acetone and xylene4<\/a><\/sup>. Strontium chromate processed in a third country stays covered if it would otherwise fall under the order4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

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What the strontium chromate order covers<\/h4>\n
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Point<\/th>Rule<\/th><\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Forms<\/th>Powder, paste or solution<\/td><\/tr>\n
Blends<\/th>15% or more strontium chromate by weight<\/td><\/tr>\n
Third-country processing<\/th>Still covered<\/td><\/tr>\n
Main tariff code<\/th>HTSUS 2841.50.9100<\/td><\/tr>\n
Other tariff code<\/th>HTSUS 3212.90.0050<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Customs usually classifies the goods under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 2841.50.9100<\/strong>4<\/a><\/sup>. They may also enter under subheading 3212.90.00504<\/a><\/sup>. The written product description, not the tariff code, decides what is covered4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Why does an anti-dumping order exist on this chemical?<\/h2>\n

Commerce published the anti-dumping orders on strontium chromate from Austria and France on Nov. 27, 20194<\/a><\/sup>. Before that, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), the agency that judges harm to U.S. industry, ruled on the imports3<\/a><\/sup>. On Oct. 31, 2019, it found that imports from Austria and France materially injured a U.S. industry3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

The case was brought by WPC Technologies of Oak Creek, Wisconsin3<\/a><\/sup>. In 2018 the United States had one producer<\/strong> of the chemical, with plants in Wisconsin3<\/a><\/sup>. Austria and France were the leading import sources that year3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Why does the order stay in force after five years?<\/h2>\n

U.S. anti-dumping orders get a five-year check, called a sunset review. The first sunset review of these orders began on Oct. 1, 20244<\/a><\/sup>. Commerce found that ending the orders would likely lead to more dumping4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

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The French strontium chromate order<\/h4>\n
\n 27 Nov 2019<\/span>\n Order published<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 10 Apr 2025<\/span>\n Order kept after sunset review<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 30 Oct 2026<\/span>\n Final review results apply<\/span>\n SNCZ at 0.00%<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

On April 10, 2025, the USITC published its finding that ending the orders would likely bring back injury to the U.S. industry4<\/a><\/sup>. Commerce then kept both orders in force, effective April 10, 2025<\/strong>4<\/a><\/sup>. Customs keeps collecting cash deposits at the rates in effect when goods enter4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

How did Commerce check SNCZ’s figures?<\/h2>\n

The review began after the petitioner, the U.S. company that brought the case, asked for it2<\/a><\/sup>. The request was dated Nov. 18, 20242<\/a><\/sup>. A U.S. government shutdown later pushed back the review’s deadlines2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Commerce staff visited SNCZ in Beauchamp, France, from June 1 to 5, 2026<\/strong>1<\/a><\/sup>. They checked the company’s sales and cost data against its accounting and sales records1<\/a><\/sup>. This on-site check is called verification.<\/p>\n

Verification led to some changes, but they did not change the dumping margin1<\/a><\/sup>. Commerce invited comments on Aug. 21, 20261<\/a><\/sup>. No interested party filed a written argument, called a case brief, so the final result matches the preliminary one1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

What changes for importers at the border?<\/h2>\n

The new deposit rates apply to goods entered on or after Oct. 30, 2026<\/strong>1<\/a><\/sup>. A cash deposit is money an importer pays to customs at entry, before the final duty is known. The deposit rates are:<\/p>\n