US Investigates China's Cheap Temporary Fencing Dumping Practices
Published Date: 1/22/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is launching investigations to see if cheap temporary steel fencing from China is hurting American businesses. If the fencing is found to be unfairly priced or subsidized by China, extra duties might be added to protect U.S. companies. The first big decision is due by March 3, 2025, so things are moving fast!
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Investigation of Chinese Steel Fencing
The U.S. has opened antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into temporary steel fencing imported from China (HTS 7308.90.95) to see if those imports materially injure U.S. industry. If imports are found to be sold at less than fair value or subsidized by the Government of China, extra import duties could be imposed to protect U.S. companies. The Commission must make a preliminary determination by March 3, 2025, and transmit its views to the Department of Commerce by March 10, 2025.
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