⚒️Temporary Steel Fencing Investigations by USITC Announced
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-754 and 731-TA-1732 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of temporary steel fencing from China, provided for in subheading 7308.90.95 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value.
Learn More⚖️Preliminary Determination on Temporary Steel Fencing from China
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a notice in the Federal Register of August 19, 2025, in which Commerce announced the preliminary determination in the less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation of temporary steel fencing from the People's Republic of China (China). This notice corrects the inadvertent statement that critical circumstances exist for the separate rate companies and corrects the names of producers of certain separate rate companies.
Learn More🏗️Postponement of Preliminary Determination for Steel Fence Duties
The U.S. Department of Commerce is postponing the preliminary determination in a countervailing duty investigation regarding temporary steel fencing imports from China. The decision follows a request from the petitioner, ZND US Inc., highlighting the complexity of issues under review. New deadlines are set to allow further assessment of subsidy programs related to this case.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determination in its countervailing duty investigation of temporary steel fencing imports from China. Requested by ZND US Inc., this postponement allows more time to examine the complexity of subsidy investigations, aiming to ensure fair trade practices and compliance with trade laws.
Learn More⚖️Initiation of LTFV Investigation on Temporary Steel Fencing Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a Less-Than-Fair-Value investigation into imports of temporary steel fencing from China, following a petition alleging injuries to the domestic industry. This review will assess whether such imports are sold at unfairly low prices, potentially leading to tariffs that impact pricing and market dynamics for U.S. manufacturers.
Learn More⚖️USITC Investigates Antidumping Duties on Steel Fencing Imports
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-754 and 731-TA-1732 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of temporary steel fencing from China, provided for in subheading 7308.90.95 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by March 3, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by March 10, 2025.
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