Commerce Department Review Finds Chinese Steel Nails Sold Below Normal Value

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The U.S. Department of Commerce recently completed a review on steel nails from China. This review covered the period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. The final results were published in the Federal Register on May 19, 2026.

Commerce found that Shanghai Yueda Nails Co., Ltd. and its affiliate companies sold steel nails in the U.S. at prices below normal value. This action is called “dumping” and can harm U.S. industries by undercutting their prices.

The rate for these dumped nails was set at 28.28 percent. This means that importers will have to pay this duty rate on future shipments from these companies. For the China-wide entity, which includes companies not reviewed separately, the duty rate remains at 118.04 percent.

Commerce did not receive any comments on its preliminary findings from January 28, 2026. Because of this, the preliminary results stand as the final results.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will soon start collecting duties based on this review. The duties will apply to all entries of these steel nails made during the review period.

These new duty rates apply to any shipments entering the U.S. after publication of the final results. Previous rates will apply to other companies that were not individually reviewed.

This review is part of Commerce’s ongoing effort to ensure fair trade practices. The duties aim to protect U.S. businesses by leveling the playing field.

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