China's Tungsten Shot Deemed Unfair—Provisional Duties Extended
Published Date: 2/19/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that tungsten shot from China is likely being sold in the U.S. for less than fair value, which could hurt American businesses. They’re delaying the final decision and extending temporary rules to keep things fair while they investigate more. This affects importers, sellers, and buyers of tungsten shot, with important updates coming soon.
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Large cash deposits required on Chinese imports
Beginning on the publication date, February 19, 2025, U.S. Customs must suspend liquidation of tungsten shot from China and require cash deposits equal to the dumping margins. The preliminary deposit rates are 183.31% for Zhuzhou KJ Super Materials Co., Ltd. and 201.32% for the China-wide entity, and these suspension instructions remain in effect until further notice.
Which tungsten shot is covered
The rule covers tungsten spheres or balls ('shot') that are 92.6 percent or greater tungsten by weight (not counting coatings) with diameters from 1.5 millimeters to 10.0 millimeters. These products may be entered under HTSUS 9306.29.0000 or 8101.99.8000, but the written scope description controls.
Provisional measures extended, final decision delayed
Commerce is postponing the final determination and extending provisional measures from four months to a period not greater than six months, following a February 7, 2025 request by KJ Super. Commerce will make its final determination no later than 135 days after the publication of this preliminary determination.
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