U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Latest Scope Rulings – Q3 2025
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has published a list of scope rulings finalized between July 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025. These rulings determine whether certain imports are subject to existing antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. This list was officially released on January 26, 2026.
Final Scope Rulings
India
Large Diameter Welded Pipe from India (A-533-881 and C-533-882)
Shawcor Pipe Protection Acquisition Corp. requested a ruling. The company imports pipes made from Grade L450 steel with an 18-inch outside diameter. The Department found the products are within the scope of the AD/CVD orders. These pipes are covered because they are larger than 16 inches in diameter and are suitable for moving oil or gas. Ruling date: September 8, 2025.
People’s Republic of China
Aluminum Extrusions from China (A-570-967 and C-570-968)
IPG Photonics Corporation requested a ruling for finished heat sinks. The Department reviewed whether these aluminum extrusions should be excluded as finished heat sinks. To qualify for exclusion, the product must be made from aluminum extrusions, be designed to meet specific thermal requirements, and be tested (fully or not individually) to meet those thermal needs. Commerce found IPG’s products do not meet these conditions. Ruling date: August 27, 2025.
Fresh Garlic from China (A-570-831)
International Golden Foods, Inc. (IGF) requested a ruling for garlic cloves in brine. The AD order includes all garlic unless it is preserved by added ingredients. IGF’s garlic was preserved with other ingredients, so it is excluded from the scope. Ruling date: August 29, 2025.
Mattresses from China (A-570-092)
Point A Technologies, Inc. submitted a request for memory foam mattresses for hospital beds made by Zhongshan Getop Medical and Healthcare Equipment Co., Ltd. These mattresses measure 34.5” x 77.5” x 5.9”. The Department found them to be within the scope of the order due to these dimensions being close to those listed for adult mattresses in the AD order. Ruling date: August 1, 2025.
Wooden Cabinets and Vanities from China (A-570-106 and C-570-107)
RST Brands, LLC requested a ruling for Flow Wall cabinets. The Department found these cabinets fall under the scope of the orders. The cabinets match the materials and construction described in the AD/CVD orders and use a bracket and rail system for fixed installation. Ruling date: August 25, 2025.
Thailand
Truck and Bus Tires from Thailand (A-549-848)
Yokohama TWS North America, Inc. requested a ruling for its TR-900 Series truck tires. The scope includes tires that:
– Bear a “TR” or “HC” suffix in size.
– Have a “DOT” symbol at importation.
Yokohama’s tires have a “TR” marking for tread pattern (not size), no “DOT” symbol at import, and are not sized for trucks or buses. The Commerce Department concluded these tires are not subject to the AD/CVD orders. Ruling date: July 22, 2025.
Preliminary Scope Determinations
Mexico
Mattresses from Mexico (A-201-859)
Bob Barker Company Inc. requested a ruling for mattresses assembled in Mexico using U.S.-origin mattress cores. The Department’s preliminary decision is that these products are not covered by the AD order. The U.S.-origin cores are not substantially changed during assembly and the product country of origin remains the United States. Ruling date: September 26, 2025.
China
Aluminum Extrusions from China (A-570-967 and C-570-968)
HTM MBS LLC requested a ruling for wall standoffs and components. The Department preliminarily found that the items do not qualify under the finished merchandise or finished goods kit exclusions. Since they consist of extruded aluminum parts without further qualifying features, they are included in the scope of the orders. Ruling date: August 22, 2025.
Public Notice
Interested parties are welcome to comment on this scope ruling list. Comments should be sent to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, by email at the address provided in the Federal Register notice.
Issued under 19 CFR 351.225(o).
Dated: 2026-01-21
Signed: Scot Fullerton
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations
Federal Register Document Number: 2026-01455
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