US Investigates Imports of Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs from China and India
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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the final phase scheduling of its investigation into imports of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China and India. This case looks at whether the U.S. industry is being harmed by these imports, which are thought to be sold at less-than-fair-value and subsidized.
What Products Are Being Investigated?
The products involved are helically-wound, overhead door counterbalance torsion steel springs. These springs usually have attached cones, plugs, or other fittings for mounting or making torque. The springs are used to lift and lower overhead doors, such as garage doors and warehouse doors.
The springs covered must have:
- Coil inside diameter between 15.8 mm and 304.8 mm
- Wire diameter from 2.5 mm to 20.4 mm
- Length of at least 127 mm
All wire types, shapes, and coatings are included. Springs with different winding orientations or end types are also included, as well as springs fitted with hardware like fasteners and cones.
What Is Not Included?
The following items are not under investigation:
- Leaf springs
- Disc springs
- Extension springs
- Compression springs
- Spiral springs
Kits and Third-Country Processing
If torsion springs and their fittings are shipped as part of overhead door kits, mounting kits, spring-operated or winder assemblies, they are included in the scope. If they undergo minor changes in another country before coming to the U.S., they are still covered.
Background of the Investigation
The investigation follows a petition filed on October 29, 2024, by three companies:
- IDC Group, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Iowa Spring Manufacturing, Inc. (Adel, Iowa)
- Service Spring Corp. (Maumee, Ohio)
The Department of Commerce found that these products from China and India may be subsidized and sold below fair value in the U.S. This led to the USITC starting its investigation as required by the Tariff Act of 1930.
Important Dates and Procedures
- The prehearing staff report will be placed in the nonpublic record on August 7, 2025.
- The public hearing is set for August 21, 2025, starting at 9:30 a.m. Requests to appear at the hearing must be filed by August 15, 2025.
- Written testimony and presentation slides are due by noon on August 20, 2025.
- Prehearing briefs must be filed by August 14, 2025; posthearing briefs and public written statements by August 28, 2025.
- The Commission will share new information on September 9, 2025, allowing parties to comment by September 11, 2025.
All official filings must be made electronically via the USITC’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS). No paper filings will be accepted for now.
Participation and Hearing Details
Any party, including companies and consumer organizations, wishing to take part in the investigation must file an appearance. To get access to business proprietary information, parties must apply at least 21 days before the hearing. There are also specific rules for submitting hearing requests for remote testimony.
Nonparties can ask to make short statements during the public hearing. Written submissions must follow detailed rules, especially if they contain confidential information.
Contact Information
For more details, contact Peter Stebbins at (202) 205-2039, Office of Investigations, USITC. Additional information and all documents are available online at https://www.usitc.gov and https://edis.usitc.gov.
Issued by the USITC
This notice was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on June 6, 2025.
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