Date: 2026-06-03

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that some steel pipe producers and exporters from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sold their products in the United States at less than normal value. The preliminary results cover the period from December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2024.

The review focuses on circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe, a specific type of steel pipe used in various applications. The review was initiated in January 2025 due to requests for a closer look at trade practices.

The companies specifically examined are Conares Metal Supply Limited and Universal Tube and Pipe Industries FZE, along with its related entities THL Tube and Pipe Industries LLC and KHK Scaffolding and Formwork LLC.

Determination Process

The U.S. Department of Commerce used several methods to calculate whether the companies sold their products at unfairly low prices. These methods include examining export prices and constructed export prices. The goal is to determine if such prices are less than the normal value, which would affect fair competition.

Preliminary results show that the companies have different dumping margins. A dumping margin indicates how much the export price is less than the normal value. Major companies in the review like Conares and Universal have dumping margins that are not zero, meaning they were selling at less than normal value.

Rates and Procedures

• Conares Metal Supply Limited: Preliminary dumping margin is 3.15%.
• Universal Tube and Pipe Industries FZE and Related Entities: Preliminary dumping margin is 6.16%.
• Other Companies Not Individually Examined: These companies have been assigned a weighted average dumping margin of 5.50%.

For companies not individually examined, their rates are based on the overall results of the reviewed companies.

After these preliminary findings, the Commerce Department will accept more comments, allowing interested parties to submit their opinions. The opportunity to submit written comments will last for 21 days from the notice’s publication date. Rebuttals or responses to these comments are allowed for five days after the initial comment period.

If requested, the Department will hold a hearing allowing further discussion. Such requests must be submitted within 30 days of this announcement.

Upon completion of all final reviews and issuance of results, cash deposit requirements will be updated, affecting future shipments and indicating future compliance requirements.

These results provide important insights into how international trade laws are monitored and enforced. The findings and the comments received during this period will help inform the final decision, ensuring fair international trade practices.