U.S. Commerce Department Maintains Duties on Oil Country Tubular Goods
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The United States Department of Commerce has announced that certain duties on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from five countries will continue. These countries are India, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Türkiye, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Ukraine. This decision follows findings from both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
According to a recent notice, revoking the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders could lead to more dumping and harmful subsidies. These actions would likely hurt an industry in the United States. So, the Commerce Department has decided to keep these AD and CVD orders in place.
The notice is effective starting on September 29, 2026. The orders show a commitment by U.S. authorities to protect domestic industries from unfair competition. Yang Jin Chun from the International Trade Administration is the contact person for any questions. You can reach Yang Jin Chun at (202) 482-5760.
OCTG are hollow steel products used in the oil industry. The orders cover different types of OCTG products from these countries. These include both welded and seamless products. The scope details specific steel products by categorizing them with codes from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS). These codes help in identifying the products for customs purposes.
Products high in chromium, drill pipes, and certain other items are not covered by these orders. U.S. Customs will keep collecting duties at existing rates on subject imports to ensure compliance.
The decision to continue these duties is part of a five-year review process. The Commerce Department assesses whether ending these orders would harm U.S. industries. The effective date ties back to the ITC’s final determination.
Commerce acts on reminding parties about their responsibilities under an administrative protective order (APO). Compliance with APO rules is mandatory, and failure to do so may result in sanctions.
This announcement is a part of ongoing efforts by U.S. authorities to protect domestic industries from what they consider unfair trade practices. The decision ensures protection provided by the AD and CVD orders will stay in effect going forward.
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