U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Preliminary Findings on PC Strand from Ukraine
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has taken a significant step in its review of trade activities. The department, through the International Trade Administration, has released preliminary findings regarding the sale of prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Ukraine. This process involves verifying if the goods were sold in the United States at a price lower than the normal value.
The specific company under review is PJSC Stalkanat. The review period considered by the department is from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. The preliminary findings have determined that PJSC Stalkanat did not sell these products at prices below the normal value during this period. This means they have not engaged in what is known as “dumping.”
These findings are important, as dumping can harm the local market by underselling domestic goods. Hence, countries impose duties to protect their industries from such practices. This process is part of an antidumping duty administrative review.
The Department of Commerce first initiated this review back on July 25, 2025. The government shutdowns affected the timeline for these reviews, causing several extensions. Originally, extensions were made in April, July, and August of 2026 to ensure thoroughness in the review process.
The department now invites interested parties to comment on these preliminary results. Interested individuals or businesses have the opportunity to submit their case briefs or written comments. The timeline for providing these submissions will be communicated at a later date. Those wishing to file rebuttal briefs, specifically countering the issues raised, have five days following the submission deadline for case briefs to do so.
The final results of this administrative review are expected to be issued within 120 days of the publication of this preliminary notice. This will include analysis of the all issues raised from submitted comments or briefs.
The department will provide specific instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for assessing the appropriate antidumping duties based on the final results. If PJSC Stalkanat’s margin remains zero or is determined to be less than 0.50 percent, no duties will be collected. If the margin is more than 0.50 percent, duties will be applied to future shipments.
The findings and updates about this process are available for public viewing through official government online portals. The detailed information is accessible electronically for those with interest in the trade compliance practices.
This notice also reminds importers of their need to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties before they finalize the transaction of goods. This ensures transparency and compliance with U.S. trade regulations.
This process is overseen by Christopher Abbott, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, who is acting in this role for the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
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