On July 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction to its final determination about certain brake drums from the People’s Republic of China. The correction affects what types of brake drums are included in the investigation of sales at less than fair value (LTFV).

The original notice was published on June 18, 2025. It did not update the scope in Appendix I to reflect recent changes.

This investigation covers certain brake drums made from gray cast iron. These brake drums can be finished or unfinished. The size is important: they must have an actual or nominal inside diameter of 14.75 inches or more, but not over 16.6 inches. Each drum must weigh more than 50 pounds.

Unfinished brake drums are those that have had some turning or machining done, but are not ready for installation. The investigation includes brake drums whether imported by themselves or with other goods, such as a hub, assembled or unassembled. If a brake drum is imported as part of an assembly, only the brake drum is covered by the scope.

Included in the investigation are brake drums that are finished or unfinished, and then processed further in another country or in the United States. This could include assembly or any process that does not remove the product from the investigation’s scope. Adding non-subject merchandise, in the original country or another country, does not remove the subject brake drum from the investigation.

Some items are not included. Merchandise that is already covered by the duty orders on certain chassis and subassemblies from China is not included. Also excluded are composite brake drums that have more than 38 percent steel by weight.

The brake drums are identified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The main subheading is 8708.30.5020. They might also be listed under these subheadings when imported as parts of assemblies: 8708.30.5090, 8716.90.5060, 8704.10, 8704.23.01, 8704.32.01, 8704.43.00, 8704.52.00, 8704.60.00, 8708.50.61, 8708.50.6500, 8716.90.5010, 8716.31.00, 8716.39.00, and 8716.40.00. However, the written description of the merchandise is what decides if a product is covered by the investigation.

This notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on June 30, 2025. The correction is published according to section 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1).