U.S. Department of Commerce’s Preliminary Findings in Antidumping Review for Tires from Thailand
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has released preliminary results from its administrative review. This review is about antidumping duties on passenger vehicle and light truck tires from Thailand. These findings cover the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
Background Information
In July 2024, the Commerce Department started the review process. This was to check the prices of tires sold from Thailand to the U.S. The goal was to see if these prices were less than normal.
The department set new deadlines because of shutdowns in the federal government. These changes were due to a lack of available staff and resources. Important extensions were made in June 2026.
Scope of the Review
The review targets tires from Thailand. The products under review are mostly passenger vehicle tires and light truck tires.
Methodology Used
The review follows certain guidelines. The Commerce Department checks if export prices are fair using special rules. It compares these prices to normal value. The results are based on these calculations.
Rescission of Some Reviews
Some companies asked to be removed from the review process. These requests were honored by the department because they were made in time. The companies removed include Bridgestone, Deestone, Maxxis, Otani, and Sentury, among others.
Preliminary Results
The Department found that Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd. had a dumping margin of 1.14 percent. Other companies not individually reviewed received the same rate.
Next Steps
Interested parties can comment on the findings. They can submit case briefs or written comments to the department.
A hearing can be requested within 30 days after this notice. Parties should list the issues they want to discuss in the hearing.
Assessment for Importers
The Commerce Department will guide U.S. Customs and Border Protection on how to handle entries from the reviewed period. If Sumitomo Rubber’s final ruling is not zero or very small, specific rates are calculated for importers.
Companies removed from the review will follow a different rule. They will have duties assessed based on their initial deposit rates.
Cash Deposit Requirements
New cash deposit rates will apply to shipments after the final review results are published. The deposit rate is the rate from this review unless it is zero or very low. These requirements will remain until further notice.
The Department also reminds importers about their duty reimbursement responsibilities.
Conclusion
These preliminary results indicate continued oversight by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This ensures fair pricing of imported products. The review clarifies how tire imports from Thailand are monitored for compliance. The Commerce Department aims to maintain fair trade practices.
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