Commerce Department Reviews Oil Country Tubular Goods from Türkiye

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Commerce Department Reviews Oil Country Tubular Goods from Türkiye

The U.S. Department of Commerce has released preliminary findings in its review of countervailing duties on certain Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) from Türkiye. These goods are a type of steel pipes used in the oil and gas industry. The review is for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

Key Details:

  • The department has found that Borusan Birleşik Boru Fabrikaları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Borusan), a major producer and exporter, received subsidies. A subsidy is a financial help given by the government.
  • For the specified period, Borusan has been given a subsidy rate of 0.63 percent.
  • The review started after requests made in 2025, and it includes extensions due to government shutdowns.

Important Dates:

  • The notice was published on September 15, 2026.
  • Case briefs, where interested parties can comment, are due 21 days from this date.
  • Rebuttal briefs, which respond to case briefs, are due five days after case briefs.

Public Participation:

  • Interested parties can submit comments and request a hearing to discuss the issues.
  • Such requests must include the requester’s details and list of discussion points.

Next Steps:

  • Commerce plans to release the final results within 120 days of this notice, unless the timeline is extended.
  • Cash deposit instructions related to the findings will guide future duty collections.

This review process helps ensure fair trade practices by evaluating and acting on subsidies that might affect the U.S. market. Interested parties are encouraged to participate actively for transparency and informed outcomes.


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