Preliminary Findings on Antidumping Duty Review of Steel Pipes from Korea
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary announcement regarding steel pipes imported from Korea. It has found that Hyundai Steel Company and Hyundai Steel Pipe Co., Ltd. sold circular welded non-alloy steel pipes, commonly known as CWP, at prices less than their normal value. The review period for these findings covers November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024.
The investigation has shown that Husteel Co., Ltd., another major exporter, did not sell at less than normal value during this period. The Department of Commerce has decided to end its review of 14 other companies because there were no reviewable entries from these companies during the review period.
Readers can contact Benjamin Nathan or Mira Warrier at the Department of Commerce for further information. The contact numbers are (202) 482-3834 and (202) 482-8031.
Background
The review started after requests were made for a review of the antidumping duty order on CWP from Korea. Hyundai Steel and Husteel were picked as the main companies for the review.
However, there were delays due to a government shutdown, which extended the review timeline. After these delays, the preliminary findings were ready by May 2026.
The Department of Commerce had already notified companies that the review would be rescinded for those with no entries. None of the parties affected objected, so this plan stands.
Scope and Method
The review focused on steel pipes from Korea. When looking at companies not individually reviewed, the Department often applies the same method used to find a general rate in past investigations. For companies that were not reviewed individually, a rate was assigned based on findings for Hyundai Steel Pipe Co., Ltd.
Preliminary Results
For the highlighted period, Hyundai Steel/HSP is subjected to a preliminary dumping margin of 4.19%. However, Husteel has a margin of 0.00%, meaning they did not sell below normal value. For six companies not selected for individual review, a rate of 4.19% also applies.
Next Steps
The public and interested parties can comment on these findings. The Department will share its calculations, and a verification of the information will be conducted. This is an important step to ensure that all details are correct.
Anyone interested can submit their opinions or request a hearing. The deadline for these actions will be shortly after all information is finalized.
Assessment and Future Steps
After the review, duties will be assessed on entries during the period. The specific rates decided will guide how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will handle duties on imports.
For companies where the review has been stopped, the cash deposit rates effective at the time will continue to apply.
In conclusion, the findings are significant in determining the duties and pricing policies moving forward. The final decisions will help guide the industry and ensure fairness in trade practices.
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