U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Preliminary Findings on Copper Pipe Imports from Mexico
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Introduction
The United States Department of Commerce has announced preliminary findings regarding the import of seamless refined copper pipe and tube from Mexico. This review covers sales made during the period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025.
Findings on Nacional de Cobre
The review finds that Nacional de Cobre, S.A. de C.V. (Cobre) sold copper pipe and tube in the U.S. at prices below their normal value. This practice is often referred to as “dumping,” as it can harm domestic manufacturers by undercutting prices. As a result, a preliminary antidumping duty margin of 56.43% has been determined for Cobre.
Partial Rescission
The review has been partially rescinded for two companies: GD Affiliates S. De R. L. de C.V. (Golden Dragon) and IUSA, S.A. de C.V. (IUSA). This means that these two companies are no longer subject to this particular review process. The decision to rescind the review for these companies comes after domestic interested parties withdrew their requests for review.
Methodology Used
The U.S. Department of Commerce relied on facts available to determine Cobre’s dumping margin since Cobre failed to provide necessary information. The Department also applied an adverse inference, which means they assumed less favorable facts due to Cobre’s lack of cooperation in providing information.
Public Comment Invitation
Interested parties are invited to submit comments on these preliminary results. The deadlines for these comments are strictly set: case briefs must be submitted within 14 days of the notice’s publication, and rebuttal briefs are due five days after case briefs. Any party wishing for a hearing must request it within 14 days.
Future Implications
For Cobre, the determined antidumping margin will affect all shipments made on or after the final results of this review are published. The calculated deposit rates will apply to future entries until there are further changes.
Conclusion
This announcement from the Department of Commerce indicates serious actions against certain imports of copper pipes and tubes from Mexico, notably impacting Nacional de Cobre, S.A. de C.V. The final results of this administrative review will provide clearer directions and any adjustments on duties applied.
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