Pipe Dreams Blocked: China Steel Duties Remain Firm
Published Date: 4/15/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep extra taxes on certain steel pipes from China because removing them could let unfair government help continue. This affects U.S. steel pipe makers who want a level playing field and means the taxes stay in place starting April 15, 2026. So, importers will still pay more, helping protect American jobs and businesses.
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China OCTG Duties Stay in Place
If you import oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from China, you will continue to pay countervailing duties starting April 15, 2026. Commerce set net countervailable subsidy rates of 22.87% for Jiangsu Changbao (and related entities), 20.90% for Tianjin Pipe Group (and related entities), 25.36% for Wuxi Seamless Pipe and related firms, 26.19% for Zhejiang Jianli and related firms, and 23.82% for all other Chinese producers/exporters.
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