U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Final Results of Steel Pipe Review from Korea

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized a review regarding the sale of circular welded non-alloy steel pipe from the Republic of Korea. The review period was from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024.

Results of the Review

The Department of Commerce determined that Hyundai Steel Company and Hyundai Steel Pipe Co., Ltd. made sales of the steel pipe at prices less than the normal value. This means they sold these products cheaper than what is usually expected. On the other hand, Husteel Co., Ltd. did not sell the steel pipe at prices less than the normal value.

Important Dates

The final results are effective from November 5, 2026. These results will determine duties and deposits required for any future entries of these products into the U.S. market.

Background and Timeline

  • On May 13, 2026, preliminary results were shared, inviting comments from interested parties.
  • On August 25, 2026, the deadline for final results was extended to November 2, 2026.
  • The Commerce Department received comments from Hyundai Steel and rebuttals from other companies in August and September 2026.
  • A public hearing on the matter took place on October 15, 2026.

Scope and Process

The circular welded non-alloy steel pipe from Korea was the focus of this review. During the process, verifications were held in May, June, and August 2026 to ensure the integrity of sales and cost data provided by Husteel and Hyundai Steel/HSP.

Resulting Actions and Regulations

For those involved in importing these products, there will be specific rates and duties to be paid. Companies that were not individually reviewed will have duties based on the results for Hyundai Steel/HSP. Liquidation instructions will be issued to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, directing them on duties for specific entries during the review period.

For companies that did not have their sales specifically reviewed, a rate of 4.20% is established. The cash deposit rate for future shipments will either be the rate determined in this review or a previously established rate from earlier segments of this proceeding.

Conclusion

This detailed review ensures fair trading practices are upheld and applicable duties are imposed correctly on steel pipe imports from Korea. The reviewed companies and their importers must follow these guidelines and regulations to remain in compliance with U.S. trade laws.


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