U.S. Finalizes Antidumping Duty Review on Steel Racks from China
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On July 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the final results of its administrative review of antidumping duties for certain steel racks and parts from China. This review covers the period from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023.
Background and Review Process
The Department of Commerce began this review on October 10, 2024. Interested parties were invited to comment. The deadline for the review was extended several times, with the final results issued on July 3, 2025. The review follows the Tariff Act of 1930.
Steel racks and parts are under the scope of this order, as detailed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum.
Key Results
The Department found that some Chinese exporters sold steel racks in the U.S. at prices below normal value. Jiangsu Nova Intelligent Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd., along with Nanjing Jinshidai Storage Equipment Co., Ltd. and Hebei Nova Intelligent Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd., received a final weighted-average dumping margin of 11.18 percent.
Jiangsu Starshine Industry Equipment Co., Ltd. did not get a separate rate and was treated as part of the China-wide entity.
The China-wide entity’s dumping margin remains at 144.50 percent and was not reviewed or changed.
Differential Pricing Analysis
The Commerce Department made changes in its analysis methods for these results. This is based on recent court decisions about statistical tests used to find dumping.
The agency used a revised method for analyzing differential pricing, as explained in its memorandum. The method for calculating dumping margins did not change from the preliminary results.
Separate Rates
Jiangsu Nova received separate rate status. Jiangsu Starshine did not and is included in the China-wide group. This decision is unchanged from the preliminary results. No parties commented on this decision.
Assessment Rates
Commerce will tell U.S. Customs and Border Protection how much antidumping duty to assess on these products. These instructions will be given no earlier than 35 days after publication of these results.
For Jiangsu Nova, assessment rates are based on the total amount of dumping over the value of goods sold to each importer. If the rate for an importer is zero or very small, duties will not be collected.
If Jiangsu Nova did not report a sale for certain shipments, those entries will be assessed at the China-wide rate of 144.50 percent.
For Starshine, the assessment rate is 144.50 percent, the China-wide rate.
Cash Deposit Requirements
- Jiangsu Nova: 11.18 percent.
- Exporters with separate rates not reviewed: their current rate.
- Other China exporters without a separate rate: 144.50 percent.
- Non-China exporters without a separate rate: the rate for their China supplier.
These rates remain until further notice.
Reminders for Importers
Importers must file a certificate if antidumping duties have been reimbursed, before liquidation of entries. If not filed, Commerce may assume reimbursement and double the duties.
Administrative Protective Order (APO)
Parties under APO must return or destroy proprietary information as required. Failure to do so can lead to penalties.
Legal Notices
These results are issued under sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.213(h)(2) and 351.221(b)(5).
For more details, the Issues and Decision Memorandum is available online at the Enforcement and Compliance’s website.
Contact Information
Questions should be directed to Jonathan Hill at (202) 482-3518, U.S. Department of Commerce.
Dated: July 3, 2025.
Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
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