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US Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Duty on Hard Empty Capsules from India
Imports of hard empty capsules from India into the US are subject to an antidumping duty order (A-533-934) and a countervailing duty order (C-533-935). The US importer pays a cash deposit at entry, at the rate set for the Indian producer and exporter.
- AD case
- A-533-934
- CVD case
- C-533-935
- In force since
- 23 Feb 2026
- Next sunset review
- 1 Jan 2031
The orders
Antidumping and countervailing duty orders
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antidumping (AD) | A-533-934 | 23 Feb 2026 | 18.68% (cash deposit 11.70%) | 1 Jan 2031 |
| Countervailing (CVD) | C-533-935 | 23 Feb 2026 | 7.06% | 1 Jan 2031 |
Scope
What products the orders cover
The merchandise covered by the scope of these orders is hard empty capsules, which are comprised of two prefabricated, hollowed cylindrical sections (cap and body). The cap and body pieces each have one closed and rounded end and one open end, and are constructed with different or equal diameters at their open ends. Hard empty capsules are unfilled cylindrical shells composed of at least 80 percent by weight of a water soluble polymer that is considered non-toxic and appropriate for human or animal consumption by the United States Pharmacopeia--National Formulary (USP-NF), Food Chemical Codex (FCC), or equivalent standards.…
From 91 FR 8433 (23 Feb 2026). The written scope decides what is covered, not the HTS number.
HTSUS numbers listed in the scope
- 1905.90.9090
- 2106.90.9998
- 3503.00.5510
- 3923.90.0080
- 9602.00.1040
- 9602.00.5010
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 hard empty capsules to the USA
Federal Register
Key notices
- Hard Empty Capsules From Brazil, the People's Republic of China, India, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders
- Hard Empty Capsules From Brazil, the People's Republic of China, India, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders
- Hard Empty Capsules From Brazil, the People's Republic of China, India, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Countervailing Duty Orders
Questions
Hard Empty Capsules from India: FAQs
Is there anti-dumping duty on hard empty capsules from India?
Yes. Imports of hard empty capsules from India are subject to an antidumping duty order (A-533-934, since 23 Feb 2026) and a countervailing duty order (C-533-935, since 23 Feb 2026), 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 hard empty capsules from India?
When the orders were issued, the rate for exporters not individually named (the "all-others" rate) was 18.68% (cash deposit 11.70%) for the AD order and 7.06% 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 orders on hard empty capsules from India end?
Orders are reviewed every five years in a "sunset review". The next one for hard empty capsules from India is due to start in Jan 2031. 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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