Final Results of Sunset Review on Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Pipe from Korea and Russia
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the final results of the expedited first sunset review of countervailing duty orders on seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe. These pipes come from the Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation.
Summary of Findings
The review finds that canceling the countervailing duty orders would likely lead to more countervailable subsidies. This means that if the duties were removed, Korea and Russia might continue to unfairly subsidize their steel pipe exports to the U.S. This could harm U.S. producers.
Background of Orders
The countervailing duty orders were originally published on August 23, 2021. These orders aimed to protect U.S. industries from unfairly subsidized imports from Korea and Russia.
On March 2, 2026, the Commerce Department began the first sunset review of these orders. A sunset review is a check to decide if the duties are still needed.
Participation in the Review
The domestic company, Vallourec Star, LP, took part in the review. Vallourec is a U.S. producer of similar steel products. They showed that they have a stake in ensuring fair competition and filed their intent to participate on March 16, 2026.
Findings on Subsidy Rates
For Korea:
- ILJIN Steel Corporation and All Others have a subsidy rate of 1.78%.
For Russia:
- PAO TMK/Volzhsky Pipe Plant Joint Stock Company and All Others have a subsidy rate of 48.38%.
Scope of the Orders
The orders cover seamless pipes made from carbon and alloy steel. These are standard, line, and pressure pipes used for various industrial purposes.
Conclusion
The Department of Commerce concluded that removing the countervailing duties would lead to continued or repeated subsidies from Korea and Russia. Therefore, the duties will remain to protect U.S. industries.
Notification to Parties
Commerce reminds parties involved in administrative protective orders to handle proprietary information with care. They must return or destroy such information as required, helping to ensure fair trade practices.
For further information, interested parties can refer to detailed documents available through the U.S. Department of Commerce.
These results ensure that the U.S. market remains fair for all players involved.
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