Yesterday, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
unanimously determined that revocation of the existing antidumping
(AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on circular welded
carbon-quality steel pipe from the People's Republic of China
would result in continuation or recurrence of material injury to
the U.S. industry. As a result, the Department of Commerce will
continue the existing AD/CVD orders on imports of this product from
China for at least another five years.
Note that the ITC conducted its review on an "expedited"
basis, which means that the ITC had determined at an early stage
that there were not enough Chinese producers willing to participate
and supply data to justify a more thorough review. The fact that
the review was expedited, and the final result was unanimous, means
that the ITC determination almost certainly will not be
appealed.
The basis for the determination will explained in a final report
and opinion, which the ITC currently expects to be released by
December 9, 2013.
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