U.S. Department of Commerce Reopens Review on Steel Wire Rod from Korea
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The U.S. Department of Commerce is taking another look at its decision about steel wire rod from Korea. They are reopening a previous review due to new information about possible fraud.
Background on the Review
On April 7, 2026, the Department of Commerce published the results of an administrative review. This review was about antidumping duties on carbon and alloy steel wire rod from Korea. A company named POSCO, along with POSCO International Corporation, was involved in the review. The initial finding showed a dumping margin of 0.00 percent.
Why Reopen the Review?
The Department of Commerce found new evidence. This could mean there were false statements in their previous 2023-2024 review and the ongoing 2024-2025 review. This evidence was brought to their attention through a submission during the 2024-2025 review process.
Next Steps
The Department of Commerce has decided to reopen the 2023-2024 review. They will look at the records and reconsider their initial findings. A memorandum will be issued to guide the procedural steps. This includes timelines for comments and new information from interested parties.
Actions with Customs and Border Protection
During this reconsideration, the Department will tell U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of entries from the 2023-2024 review period. Once the review is concluded, new instructions for assessments will be issued. If the cash deposit rate changes and hasn’t been updated by a new review, it will be revised accordingly.
Official Notice
These decisions and actions are in line with the Federal Circuit Court’s authority for protecting the integrity of administrative reviews.
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