19 Feb 2025
⚖️Preliminary Tariff Determination on Tungsten Shot from China
Certain Tungsten Shot From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that certain tungsten shot (tungsten shot) from the People's Republic of China (China) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- International Trade Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The notice indicates a preliminary determination of "less than fair value" for tungsten shot from China, leading to potential tariffs. U.S. companies importing these goods face financial implications via increased costs and regulatory scrutiny. The suspension of liquidation and requirement for cash deposits now affect importers directly.