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US Countervailing Duty on Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from India
Imports of forged steel fluid end blocks from India into the US are subject to a countervailing duty order (C-533-894). The US importer pays a cash deposit at entry, at the rate set for the Indian producer and exporter.
- CVD case
- C-533-894
- In force since
- 29 Jan 2021
- Next sunset review
- 1 Dec 2025
The orders
Countervailing duty order
The all-others rate applies to Indian producers and exporters without their own rate. It is the rate printed when the order was issued; later administrative reviews set new, company-specific rates.
| Type | Case number | Order date | All-others rate at order | Next sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countervailing (CVD) | C-533-894 | 29 Jan 2021 | 5.20% | 1 Dec 2025 |
Scope
What products the order covers
The products covered by these orders are forged steel fluid end blocks (fluid end blocks), whether in finished or unfinished form, and which are typically used in the manufacture or service of hydraulic pumps. The term "forged" is an industry term used to describe the grain texture of steel resulting from the application of localized compressive force. Illustrative forging standards include, but are not limited to, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifications A668 and A788.…
From 86 FR 7535 (29 Jan 2021). The written scope decides what is covered, not the HTS number.
HTSUS numbers listed in the scope
- 7218.91.0030
- 7218.99.0030
- 7224.90.0015
- 7224.90.0045
- 7326.19.0010
- 7326.90.8688
- 8413.91.9055
For Indian exporters
What this means for your shipments
- Your US buyer pays. The importer of record posts a cash deposit at the AD/CVD rate when the goods enter the US, on top of normal duty.
- The rate depends on who made and sold the goods. Companies reviewed by Commerce get their own rate; everyone else gets the all-others rate.
- The entry is filed differently. The customs broker files it as an AD/CVD entry and quotes the case number, so share the producer and exporter names with your buyer.
- Rates can change every year. Interested parties can ask for an administrative review in the order's anniversary month.
Shipping forged steel fluid end blocks to the USA
Federal Register
Key notices
- Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From the People's Republic of China, the Federal Republic of Germany, India, and Italy: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Countervailing Duty Orders
- Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From the People's Republic of China, the Federal Republic of Germany, India, and Italy: Countervailing Duty Orders, and Amended Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination for the People's Republic of China
Questions
Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from India: FAQs
Is there anti-dumping duty on forged steel fluid end blocks from India?
Yes. Imports of forged steel fluid end blocks from India are subject to a countervailing duty order (C-533-894, since 29 Jan 2021), according to the U.S. International Trade Administration's list of orders in force as of 18 Sept 2026.
What is the duty rate on forged steel fluid end blocks from India?
When the order was issued, the rate for exporters not individually named (the "all-others" rate) was 5.20% for the CVD order. Rates are set per producer and exporter and change after each administrative review, so the rate on a shipment today depends on who made and sold it. Check the latest Federal Register notice.
Who pays the anti-dumping duty, the Indian exporter or the US importer?
The US importer of record. It pays a cash deposit at the AD/CVD rate when the goods enter the US, and the final amount is settled when Commerce completes its review. In practice the duty shapes the price the US buyer can pay, so it matters to the Indian exporter too.
When can the order on forged steel fluid end blocks from India end?
Orders are reviewed every five years in a "sunset review". The next one for forged steel fluid end blocks from India is due to start in Dec 2025. Until an order is revoked, it stays in force.
Source: U.S. International Trade Administration, "AD/CVD Orders and Suspension Agreements", and the Federal Register (as of 18 Sept 2026). Rates shown are those printed in the order notice; current rates are set by later reviews.
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