Slag Pots from China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
Published Date: 1/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is launching investigations to see if cheap slag pots from China are hurting American businesses by being sold unfairly or getting government help. If the claims are true, extra taxes might be added to these imports to protect U.S. companies. The first big decision is due by February 14, 2025, so things are moving fast!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Antidumping and CVD Probe on China Slag Pots
The U.S. International Trade Commission has started preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into imports of slag pots from China (HTS 7309.00.00). The petition was filed on December 31, 2024, and the Commission must reach a preliminary determination by February 14, 2025, with its views due to Commerce by February 24, 2025.
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