India PFA imports enter preliminary antidumping and subsidy investigations

The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted preliminary antidumping and countervailing-duty injury investigations covering perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) from India. The investigations were instituted on August 5, 2026 in response to a petition filed that day by The Chemours Company FC, LLC, and the notice was published in the Federal Register on August 10.

The petition alleges that subject PFA is sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the Government of India. The USITC notice identifies HTSUS subheading 3904.69.50 for the imports under investigation. That subheading is useful for screening, but importers should confirm product coverage against Commerce's complete written scope if Commerce initiates the investigations.

This is the preliminary injury phase. The institution notice does not impose an antidumping or countervailing-duty order, announce a dumping or subsidy rate, or direct CBP to collect new cash deposits. Unless Commerce extends its initiation timetable, the USITC says it must reach its preliminary determination by September 21 and transmit its views to Commerce by September 28.

Entries of appearance and applications for access to business proprietary information are due no later than seven days after the August 10 publication. Requests to appear at the August 26 staff conference are due by noon on August 24. Written testimony and conference material are due by 4 p.m. on August 25, and written briefs are due by 5:15 p.m. on August 31.

Action items

• Screen current and planned India-origin PFA imports using HTSUS 3904.69.50 as an initial flag, then confirm product coverage against Commerce's complete written scope if the cases are initiated.
• Preserve purchase orders, specifications, supplier identities, country-of-origin support, and entry data for potentially affected merchandise.
• Keep current duty treatment unchanged unless and until Commerce and CBP publish operative cash-deposit or suspension instructions.
• Coordinate participation and filing deadlines with qualified trade counsel if the investigations materially affect the business.