Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-06450
Preliminary Affirmative Determination on Oleoresin Paprika from India Sold at Less Than Fair Value
Posted
April 02, 2026
Identifier
2026-06450
This notice from the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, addresses the preliminary affirmative determination that oleoresin paprika from India is being sold in the United States at less than fair value. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Enforcement and Compliance Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Mane Kancor Ingredients Private Ltd. - Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd. - Products/Services Requested: - Oleoresin paprika (coloring additive derived from Capsicum peppers) - Meets ASTA value ≥ 500 or color unit (CU) ≥ 20,000 - Includes blends and forms with specific chemical identifiers: - CAS Registry numbers: 68917782, 84625296 - CFSAN number: 977006453 - FEMA number: 2834 - E number: E160c - HTSUS subheadings: 3203.00.8000, 3301.90.1010, 1301.90.9190, 1302.19.9140, 3205.00.0500 - Fresh tomatoes from Mexico (import certification deadline extension for processing entries) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on chemical and trade classifications for oleoresin paprika - Preliminary dumping margins set for named exporters (3.33% and 5.66%) - All-others dumping margin rate of 4.60% - Opportunity for public comment on the determination - Extended certification deadline for importers of fresh tomatoes from Mexico - No procurement or contract award is announced; this is a trade enforcement action.
Description
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that oleoresin paprika from India is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value during the period April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. This investigation covers the scope of oleoresin paprika, a coloring additive derived from Capsicum peppers, with specific chemical and trade classifications. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. The final determination has been postponed, and provisional measures extended accordingly.