U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Korean Wind Towers Dumped
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the final results of its review concerning utility scale wind towers from the Republic of Korea. The review determined that these wind towers, produced by Dongkuk S&C Co., Ltd. from Korea, were sold in the United States at below their normal value during the period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024.
Dumping Margin
Dongkuk S&C Co., Ltd. has been assigned a weighted-average dumping margin of 4.99%. This means that the Department of Commerce found that the company sold its wind towers in the U.S. at prices that were 4.99% less than their fair value.
Background
The Department had made a preliminary determination earlier in January 2026, which it has now finalized. Interested parties were invited to comment on these preliminary results. Dongkuk S&C was the sole producer or exporter reviewed in this period.
Scope of the Order
The order covers utility scale wind towers from Korea, which are subject to U.S. antidumping laws. These laws are intended to protect U.S. businesses from foreign companies selling goods at unfairly low prices.
Assessment and Cash Deposits
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess additional duties on imports at the determined dumping margin. The Department also confirmed that there would be no changes to the preliminary margin calculation. It outlined that CBP would liquidate entries of Dongkuk’s wind towers at these rates unless they had no knowledge of the items’ destination being the U.S.
The new cash deposit rate for future imports will be set at Dongkuk’s determined margin of 4.99%, effective from the date of publication of these findings. For others, different historical rates or a rate of 5.41% will apply.
Legal and Administrative Details
Commerce’s determination is part of its routine enforcement under the Tariff Act of 1930. Companies involved in importing must comply with these requirements or face penalties.
The information used in this determination can be accessed on the Department’s electronic systems by registered users.
For more details or further information, Anne Entz from AD/CVD Operations, Office IX, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, can be contacted at the Department of Commerce.
The U.S. government continues to monitor and enforce trade laws to ensure fair competition and protect domestic industries from practices like dumping.
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