U.S. Department of Commerce Finds South African Brass Rods Sold Below Value

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On September 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced preliminary findings on the sale of brass rods from South Africa. These findings concern a review period from December 1, 2023, to May 31, 2025.

Background Information

In June 2024, an order was issued concerning the sale of brass rods from Brazil. In July 2025, a review began for the brass rods from South Africa. This was during a time when there were shutdowns in the U.S. government, causing delays in the review process. These delays led to extensions, with the preliminary results finally coming out in September 2026.

Key Findings

Non-Ferrous Metal Works (SA) (PTY) Ltd., also known as NFMW, was found to have sold brass rods at prices less than their normal value. This means they sold it cheaper than expected or fair. The U.S. Department of Commerce calculated that the dumping margin, or the difference between normal value and sale price, was 19.82%.

Next Steps

The Department of Commerce is open to comments from interested parties regarding these findings. They have set a deadline for submitting briefs on the case. This is a formal way that people can give their opinions on the matter. After the comments are reviewed, more analysis will follow.

A detailed memorandum, called the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, explains these findings further. It is available online for anyone interested.

Final Decisions

The Department of Commerce will make the final decision after considering the comments and any new findings. These final results will be published, and any duties will be calculated based on this final decision.

Conclusion

For the time being, the importers of these brass rods will need to use a specific cash deposit rate. The deposit rate will follow what has been established in previous reviews unless the new findings suggest a different rate.

This process is essential for fair trade and ensures that U.S. businesses compete on a level playing field with foreign companies. The final review and decisions will help determine the future of these duties and trade practices.

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