U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Antidumping Duties on Oil Country Tubular Goods from Vietnam
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced preliminary results on the administrative review of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) exported by companies from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This announcement was made on March 16, 2026.
The review covers the period from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024. The Department of Commerce found that certain producers and exporters from Vietnam sold their products in the United States at less than the normal value.
The main case involves SeAH Steel VINA Corporation, which received a preliminary dumping margin of 12.84 percent. This means the company sold its goods at a price lower than fair value, causing harm to American companies.
The review also involved two other companies, Halima Pipe Company (Halima) and Pusan Pipe America, Inc. (PPA). However, the review was rescinded for these two companies. This decision was because there were no suspended entries of their products during the period under review. This means they did not have any questionable sales during the designated time.
According to the Department’s policy, a review of the Vietnam-wide entity would only occur if specifically requested or if deemed necessary by the Department. There were no requests for such a review, so the Vietnam-wide entity’s duty rate remains unchanged at 111.47 percent.
For all interested parties, the Department has opened a window to submit comments on these preliminary results. Parties are invited to submit their feedback within 21 days from the notice’s publication. This allows stakeholders to raise any points or concerns about the preliminary findings.
After the review is complete, antidumping duties will be assessed on all appropriate entries. Duties will be calculated based on the amount of dumping compared to total sales. The intent is to protect U.S. industries from unfair competition that results from foreign producers selling below market value.
Importers must comply with these requirements and file certificates regarding reimbursement of antidumping duties. Failing to do so could lead to penalties or additional duties.
In conclusion, the U.S. Department of Commerce remains committed to ensuring fair trade practices and protecting the interests of American industries through vigilant monitoring and enforcement of antidumping measures.
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