Commerce Review Finds Continued Risk of Dumping for Welded Line Pipe from Korea and Türkiye

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Background

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced its findings from the recent sunset review of antidumping duty orders concerning welded line pipe from the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Türkiye. The review determined that ending these orders would likely result in the continuation or recurrence of dumping.

Antidumping duty orders for welded line pipe from Korea and Türkiye were first put in place on December 1, 2015. As required by law, the Commerce Department began a second review of these orders on May 1, 2026. The review checks if dumping would start again if the orders were lifted.

Findings

The Commerce Department’s investigation found significant risks. It concluded that if the orders were removed, there could be a continuation or recurrence of dumping, meaning welded line pipe could be sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices.

In particular, the department determined that the possible dumping margins — the percentage differences between normal value and export price — could reach up to 6.22% for Korea and 22.95% for Türkiye.

Process and Participation

Eligible parties, including American manufacturers of similar goods, actively participated in the review process. These parties submitted their intentions to participate in May 2026, meeting the deadlines set by Commerce regulations. However, no submissions were received from respondents in Korea or Türkiye.

By June 1, 2026, American manufacturers provided timely and detailed responses, leading the Commerce Department to conclude an expedited 120-day review because no foreign responses were provided.

Implications

This decision reaffirms the need for continued antidumping duties. The results aim to prevent unfair pricing practices that can harm U.S. manufacturers and maintain fair competition in the market.

Next Steps

The Commerce Department has published these findings and will maintain the current antidumping measures. This ongoing action is crucial for protecting domestic manufacturers from foreign companies potentially selling below-cost goods.

The decision and all supporting documentation are available through the Commerce Department’s Enforcement and Compliance division for public access.

The department has reminded all parties involved about their responsibilities concerning the handling of sensitive information under administrative protective orders.

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