U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Review on Korean Steel

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the preliminary results of its review on antidumping duties for certain steel products from Korea. The review looks at whether certain steel makers from Korea sold their products in the U.S. at prices below their normal value during the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Key Findings

Commerce found that some Korean steel producers and exporters sold steel at less than normal value in the United States. These companies are subject to additional duties as a result.

Affected Companies

The main companies involved in this review are KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd., and the combined entity of Dongkuk Coated Metal Co., Ltd./Aju Steel Co., Ltd. These companies have been preliminarily found to have sold steel at below normal value, with specific duties determined for their sales.

Preliminary Duty Rates

The preliminary duty rates are:

  • KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. faces a rate of 23.40 percent.
  • Dongkuk Coated Metal Co., Ltd./Aju Steel Co., Ltd. receives a rate of 19.43 percent.
  • Companies not individually reviewed get a general rate of 20.58 percent.

Rescissions of Review

Some companies have had their reviews rescinded. This means these companies were found to have no suspended entries of the product during the review period. These companies are:

  • Dongbu Incheon Steel Co., Ltd.
  • Dongkuk Steel Mill Co., Ltd.
  • POSCO Coated & Color Steel Co., Ltd.
  • TCC Steel Corp.

Next Steps

Interested parties are welcome to comment on these preliminary results. There will be time for case briefs and rebuttal briefs. Additionally, any party may request a hearing to discuss the decisions in more depth.

If these preliminary findings are confirmed in the final results, the affected companies will need to pay the respective duties. These payments serve to level the playing field for U.S. steel producers and prevent unfair pricing practices.

The findings also affect future imports of Korean steel and carry cash deposit implications to ensure compliance.

For More Information

For further details and calculation specifics, please refer to the Federal Register or the U.S. Department of Commerce’s official announcements. Stakeholders can contact Noah Wetzel at the Department of Commerce for more information.


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