Commerce Department’s Preliminary Findings on Welded Pipe Subsidies from Türkiye
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Commerce Department’s Preliminary Findings on Welded Pipe Subsidies from Türkiye
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced its preliminary results on a review concerning large diameter welded pipes (LDWP) imported from the Republic of Türkiye. The findings reveal that HDM Çelik Boru Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (HDM Çelik), a notable producer and exporter from Türkiye, received countervailable subsidies during the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
Background and Review Process
The review began on June 25, 2025, following requests for an administrative review in line with 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i). HDM Çelik was selected as the mandatory respondent on July 14, 2025. However, due to a government shutdown starting November 14, 2025, the deadlines for administrative proceedings were delayed by 47 days. An additional delay of 21 days occurred due to a backlog from the shutdown. The timeline was also extended on March 13, 2026, resulting in a final due date for preliminary results on May 29, 2026.
Scope of Review
The review centers on LDWP from Türkiye, assessing whether these products received unfair government subsidies. These subsidies, defined by financial contributions that benefit the recipient in a specific manner, fall under scrutiny to ensure fair trade practices.
Partial Rescission Decision
In part of the review, it was decided to rescind the administrative review for 11 companies. This decision is based on the absence of suspended entries of subject merchandise from these companies during the period of review (POR). The companies affected by this rescission will have their entries assessed at the rate established at the time of entry, as dictated by 19 CFR 351.212(c)(1)(i).
Subsidy Rates and Methodology
For HDM Çelik, the preliminary subsidy rate is set at 3.37 percent ad valorem. This rate considers various subsidy programs in which financial contributions benefit and specify how they are allocated to companies. The methodology used adheres to the legal framework aimed at identifying specific financial assistance benefiting the recipient.
Next Steps and Public Participation
The Commerce Department plans to disclose its full calculations for these preliminary results soon after the announcement. There will be an opportunity for interested parties to comment on these findings, with case briefs due following the issuance of the last verification report. Parties are encouraged to submit their comments with structured tables of content and authorities.
Additionally, requests for a hearing should be submitted at least 30 days after this notice’s publication, including details of participants and discussion issues.
Finality and Future Instructions
The final results of this review are expected within 120 days from the notice publication, pending any timeline extensions. The findings will impact the cash deposit instructions for future imports from Türkiye.
Conclusion
The preliminary results signal ongoing diligence by the U.S. Department of Commerce in assessing international trade practices and ensuring fair economic competition. The focus remains on transparent and lawful assessments that uphold trade agreements and standards.
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