U.S. Sets Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Tungsten Shot from China

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On August 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued final antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain tungsten shot imported from the People’s Republic of China. This action follows affirmative final determinations by both the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).

Background

Commerce determined on July 11, 2025, that Chinese producers and exporters of tungsten shot are selling their products in the United States at less than fair value and are receiving countervailable subsidies. The ITC confirmed, on August 20, 2025, that U.S. industry is being materially retarded by these imports.

Product Scope

The orders cover tungsten spheres or balls, also known as shot, that are 92.6 percent or greater tungsten by weight. The size ranges from 1.5 mm to 10.0 mm in diameter. The product may be called “Tungsten Super Shot” and may include coatings, such as copper, nickel, iron, or metallic alloys. These products are generally classified under U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) subheading 9306.29.0000, and may also enter under 8101.99.8000. The written description in the order determines the scope.

Antidumping Order Details

Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to impose antidumping duties equal to the amount by which the normal value of the merchandise exceeds its export price. Because the ITC’s injury determination is based on material retardation, AD duties will only be collected on entries made on or after the date the ITC’s final injury determination is published.

CBP will also refund any cash deposits from entries before this date, specifically for entries made on or after February 19, 2025 (the date of the AD Preliminary Determination).

Commerce will reinstitute the suspension of liquidation and require a cash deposit for all future imports of subject tungsten shot from China. The estimated weighted-average dumping margin for all Chinese producers and exporters is 201.32 percent.

Countervailing Duty Order Details

Under the CVD order, CBP will collect duties on imports of tungsten shot from China beginning with entries made on or after the publication date of the ITC’s final injury determination. CBP will refund any cash deposits for entries before this date, specifically those made on or after December 20, 2024 (the date of the CVD Preliminary Determination).

Estimated subsidy rates by company:

  • Luoyang Combat Tungsten & Molybdenum Materials Co., Ltd.: 292.84%
  • Luoyang Hypersolid Metal Tech Co., Ltd.: 292.84%
  • Mudanjiang North Alloy Tools Co., Ltd.: 292.84%
  • Shaanxi Xinheng Rare Metal Co., Ltd.: 292.84%
  • Xi’an Refractory & Precise Metals Co., Ltd.: 292.84%
  • Zhuzhou KJ Super Materials Co., Ltd.: 55.64%
  • Zhuzhou Oston Carbide Co., Ltd.: 292.84%
  • Zhuzhou Tungsten Man Materials Co., Ltd.: 292.84%
  • All Others: 55.64%

Administrative Procedures

Commerce will maintain an annual inquiry service list for these orders. Interested parties must submit an entry of appearance to be added to this list within 30 days of the order’s publication. Law firms are asked to designate a lead attorney. This list will be updated as needed.

The petitioner and the Government of China must submit their initial entries of appearance to be included on the first annual list. They do not need to resubmit each year but must update their entries if there are changes.

Conclusion

These orders are effective as of August 27, 2025. Detailed information is available online at: https://enforcement.trade.gov/stats/iastats1.html.

These actions were signed by Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.


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