U.S. International Trade Commission Launches Review of Copper Pipe Imports from Vietnam
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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is reviewing imports of seamless refined copper pipe and tube from Vietnam. This review checks if removing a duty, or tax, would hurt U.S. businesses.
The review is part of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission will see if taking away the duty would lead to more harm to U.S. companies making similar products.
The duty was first placed on August 13, 2021, by the U.S. Department of Commerce. It affects copper pipes and tubes that come from Vietnam to the United States.
Interested parties must respond by July 31, 2026. They must send comments on the responses by September 8, 2026. All responses must be sent through the USITC’s electronic system.
The Commission defines key terms for this review: “Subject Merchandise” refers to the items from Vietnam, while “Domestic Like Product” means similar items made in the U.S. “Domestic Industry” refers to U.S. businesses making these products.
Rules and timelines guide the review. People and companies who want to join the review must file an appearance within 21 days of the notice. Former employees of the Commission can participate in this review even if they worked on related investigations before.
Business information will be shared only with those who can protect it. Companies must meet deadlines to access detailed business data.
The Commission asks U.S. companies to share information from 2025. They want to know how the copper pipes and tubes business is doing. This includes production, sales, costs, and profits.
Importers of Vietnamese copper pipes and tubes must also share their data for 2025. They must explain how much they import and sell in the U.S.
Vietnamese producers selling to the U.S. must report their production and export numbers.
If parties have issues providing information, they must inform the Commission early. Otherwise, the Commission might make decisions without it.
Changes in U.S. and Vietnamese market conditions since the duty was put in place should be reported. This includes both supply and demand changes.
The Commission’s rules and procedures ensure that the information provided is clear and helps make a fair decision.
Contact Information:
For more details, Jordan Harriman at the U.S. International Trade Commission can be reached at 202-205-2610.
The public can view this proceeding on the Commission’s electronic docket at https://edis.usitc.gov.
Authority: The review is conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930. This notice follows Section 207.61 of the Commission’s rules.
This review goes to show how the US monitors its trade practices carefully to protect local industry.
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