U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Korean Brass Rod Sold Below Normal Value
Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes
Published: 2026-09-14
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced preliminary findings in its review of brass rod imports from the Republic of Korea. The review covers the period from December 1, 2023, to May 31, 2025.
Key Findings
The review focused on two Korean companies: Booyoung Industry (BYI) and Daechang Co., Ltd. (Daechang). The preliminary results show that both companies sold brass rods in the United States at prices lower than the normal value. This means they sold their products for less than it costs to produce them.
About the Review Process
The review began in July 2025, following requests to look into the antidumping duty order on brass rods from Korea. An antidumping duty is a protectionist tariff imposed on foreign imports believed to be priced below fair market value.
The U.S. Department of Commerce selected BYI and Daechang as the main companies for this review. The review experienced delays due to a government shutdown, leading to extensions of the deadlines.
Methodology
The Department of Commerce used an extensive process to come to these preliminary conclusions. This involved checking the companies’ sales data and comparing it to the normal value. They calculated export prices and constructed export prices based on U.S. laws.
Preliminary Results
For the period covered, BYI has a dumping margin of 9.28%, while Daechang Co., Ltd., along with the associated companies Seowon Co. Ltd. and IMI Co. Ltd., has a margin of 5.22%. These percentages reflect how much lower their sales prices were compared to the normal value.
Next Steps
Interested parties, such as importers and industry stakeholders, have an opportunity to comment on these preliminary results. They must submit their comments in writing, including summaries of their main points, within 21 days from the notice.
A final decision will be made after reviewing these comments. The decisions will affect how much duty importers must pay on brass rods from Korea in the future.
Impact on Importers
Importers of Korean brass rods will need to pay duties based on the preliminary dumping margins. If the final results confirm or change these margins, the duties will be adjusted accordingly. This can affect the final price of the brass rods for U.S. buyers.
Conclusion
The U.S. Department of Commerce is taking steps to address the issue of brass rods being sold for less than their production cost. Through the antidumping review, they aim to ensure fair competition and support U.S. manufacturers.
Legal Disclaimer
This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
