USITC to Continue Probe on Seamless Pipe Imports from Czech Republic, Korea, Russia & Ukraine
The United States International Trade Commission has determined that there is a reasonable indication that a US industry is materially injured by reason of imports of seamless standard, line, and pressure pipe from Czech Republic, Korea, Russia, and Ukraine that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of Korea and Russia. As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the US Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of seamless standard, line, and pressure pipe, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about October 1, 2020, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about December 15, 2020.
The merchandise covered by the scope of these investigations is seamless carbon and alloy steel (other than stainless steel) pipes and redraw hollows, less than or equal to 16 inches (406.4 mm) in outside diameter, regardless of wall-thickness, manufacturing process (e.g., hot-finished or cold-drawn), end finish (e.g., plain end, bevelled end, upset end, threaded, or threaded and coupled), or surface finish (e.g., bare, lacquered or coated). Standard, line, and pressure pipe is generally intended to convey liquids and is typically tested and rated for its ability to withstand hydrostatic pressure.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations
2. Petitioners: Vallourec Star LP Houston Texas
3. USITC Institution Date: July 08, 2020
4. USITC Conference Date: July 29, 2020
5. USITC Vote Date: August 21, 2020
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: August 24, 2020.
Source : STRATEGIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE