Dillinger France S.A. Avoids Antidumping Duties in U.S. Review

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary results for its review of Dillinger France S.A., a producer of certain carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plates from France. The review covers the period of May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. According to these preliminary findings, Dillinger France S.A. did not sell the steel plates in the U.S. at prices below normal value, meaning no antidumping duties will be imposed.

The review was part of an ongoing process that assesses whether foreign companies sell products in the U.S. at unfairly low prices. This is known as “dumping.” The review process is essential to ensure fair competition in the U.S. market.

Background and Process

The review began on June 25, 2025, after entering a request for it, and it covers one main exporter, Dillinger France S.A. The Commerce Department uses several calculations to determine if dumping occurred, comparing the export price to the normal value of the product.

During the review, the ongoing U.S. government shutdown caused deadlines to be postponed. This was because Commerce needed time to manage electronically filed documents and the backlog they created.

Results and Next Steps

The Commerce Department found that Dillinger France S.A. did not sell its steel plates at less than normal value. As a result, the preliminary margins were determined to be zero percent. This decision means Dillinger France S.A. will not face any additional duties on its steel plates imported into the United States during the review period.

Interested parties can submit comments on this preliminary review. They have 21 days from the notice date to send case briefs, followed by five days for rebuttal briefs.

If any party requests a hearing, it must be submitted within 30 days of the publication date. However, the oral presentations in the hearing will be limited to the issues already mentioned in the written briefs.

Future Implications

The findings will influence cash deposit requirements for future imports. A final review will determine cash deposit rates and could impact other companies if further investigations occur.

The Commerce Department is expected to publish the final results of the review later this year, which will provide more insights and confirm whether any adjustments need to be made to cash deposit rates and assessment rates.

This review represents an ongoing effort by the U.S. to ensure fair pricing and competitive practices in international trade.

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