U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Mexican Pipe and Tube Sold at Less than Normal Value
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U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Mexican Pipe and Tube Sold at Less than Normal Value
The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized the results of an investigation into the sale of light-walled rectangular pipe and tube (LWRPT) from Mexico. The findings indicate that these products were sold in the United States at a price lower than their normal value during the review period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. This practice is known as dumping.
The department announced these results on August 20, 2026. The review was conducted by the Enforcement and Compliance unit of the International Trade Administration, a branch of the Department of Commerce.
Key Contact Information:
For any further details, the department suggests reaching out to either John Conniff or Charles Doss at the U.S. Department of Commerce. They are with the enforcement and compliance division and can be contacted at (202) 482-1009 or (202) 482-4474, respectively.
Background of the Review:
The department had earlier published preliminary results in February 2026 and allowed interested parties to comment on these outcomes. After extending its deadline, the final results are now published.
Scope of the Order:
The order and focus were specifically on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube products from Mexico. A detailed description of what products are covered by the order is available in the Issues and Decision Memorandum.
Analysis of Feedback:
The department considered all feedback from different parties. Changes were made to the calculations as a result, particularly affecting Perfiles LM, S.A. de C.V. and Regiomontana de Perfiles y Tubos S. de R.L. de C.V. (Regiopytsa). This is explained in detail in the Issues and Decision Memorandum.
Final Results:
The final results indicate various weighted-average dumping margins for different Mexican producers and exporters. Perfiles LM, S.A. de C.V. was assigned a margin of 10.23 percent. Regiopytsa received a 6.36 percent rate. Other companies, like Aceros Cuatro Caminos S.A. de C.V. and Maquilacero S.A. de C.V., were assigned a rate of 8.16 percent.
Disclosure Plans:
The Department of Commerce will share the calculations used for these results with interested parties within five days of the notice’s publication.
Assessment and Cash Deposit Requirements:
The department will determine antidumping duties which U.S. Customs and Border Protection will assess. Companies with zero or minimal dumping margins will not face additional duties. The Department of Commerce will also enforce new cash deposit rates for all shipments of the subject merchandise made from the review’s publish date onward.
Administrative Reminders:
Importers are reminded of their responsibility to submit a certificate regarding duty reimbursements. All parties are also reminded to handle confidential information, disclosed under administrative protective orders, with care.
This notice highlights the Department of Commerce’s continuous work in ensuring fair trading practices.
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