Preliminary Results of Antidumping Review on Korean Power Transformers
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The United States Department of Commerce has announced the preliminary results of its official review on large power transformers imported from the Republic of Korea. The review covered the period from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025.
Two key companies were evaluated: HD Hyundai Electric Co., Ltd. and Iljin Electric Co., Ltd. These companies were chosen as the main focus of this review due to requests from interested parties. The investigation aimed to determine if these companies sold transformers to the U.S. at prices lower than the normal value, which is known as dumping.
Upon review, the Department of Commerce found that both Hyundai and Iljin did not engage in dumping during the reviewed period. Their sales were not below the normal value, resulting in an estimated dumping margin of zero percent.
Other companies involved in the transformer market, such as LS Electric Co., Ltd. and Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation, were also reviewed indirectly. Since Hyundai and Iljin had zero percent margins, the Department applied a previously determined margin of 4.32 percent to these non-selected companies.
This whole process is part of the Department’s actions to ensure fair trade practices and to protect the U.S. industry from unfair competition due to dumping. It is based on the U.S. Tariff Act which allows regular assessments and adjustments to duties imposed on imported goods. The findings and preliminary results are open for comments from interested parties. These parties have the right to submit their feedback for further consideration before the final decision.
The decision and further details about this review are publicly accessible. Such transparency helps maintain fairness and accountability in international trade dealings.
The final results, which will take into account any comments or additional insights, will determine the duties that need to be adjusted or maintained. This includes what importers will need to pay when bringing in power transformers from Korea.
As the review process continues, there may be a public hearing if requested. The Department is committed to following all legal procedures and ensures that all findings are carefully analyzed and verified.
Finally, these actions underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and enforcement in trade practices to safeguard domestic industries while facilitating fair global trade.
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