U.S. Continues Antidumping Duty Order on Certain Steel Threaded Rod from China

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The United States Department of Commerce (Commerce) has announced the continuation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain steel threaded rod from the People’s Republic of China. This action comes after findings from Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that ending the order would probably lead to more dumping and harm to U.S. industry.

The effective date for the continuation of this order is July 16, 2025.

Background

The AD order on steel threaded rod from China was first put in place on April 14, 2009. This year, both the ITC and Commerce started a third review of the order. Commerce found that stopping the order would likely cause dumping to continue or return. The ITC also decided that revoking the order would likely hurt U.S. industry again.

Scope of the Order

The order covers steel threaded rod, bar, or studs made of carbon quality steel. These products must have a solid, circular cross section and can be any diameter or length. The products must be non-headed and have threads on more than 25% of their length.

Several finishes or coatings may be applied to these rods, including plain oil, zinc (galvanized), and paint.

  • Be mostly iron by weight.
  • Have 2% or less carbon by weight.
  • Not contain more than certain amounts of other elements like manganese, silicon, copper, aluminum, chromium, cobalt, lead, nickel, tungsten, boron, molybdenum, niobium, titanium, vanadium, or zirconium.

These rods are listed under several U.S. tariff codes:

  • 7318.15.5050
  • 7318.15.5090
  • 7318.15.2095

The written description is what’s important, not just the code numbers.

Exclusions

Not all threaded rods are part of this order. Excluded are rods that:

  • Only have threads on one or both ends and cover 25% or less of the length.
  • Are made to certain American standards (ASTM A193 Grade B7, ASTM A193 Grade B7M, ASTM A193 Grade B16, or ASTM A320 Grade L7).

Continued Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting AD cash deposits at the current rates for all these imports. Commerce plans to start another five-year review of this order within 30 days of the fifth anniversary of the latest ITC decision.

Administrative Protective Order

Parties with access to confidential business information must return or destroy these materials as required by law. Failure to do so may result in penalties.

Legal References

This action was published according to sections 751(c), 751(d)(2), and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).

Contact Information

For more information, contact David De Falco at the U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-2178.

Official Notice

Dated: July 17, 2025.

Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations (performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance).

[Document Reference: FR Doc. 2025-13788]


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