U.S. Slaps Preliminary Duties on Cheap Chinese Bird Shot
Published Date: 2/19/2025
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Summary
The U.S. says some tungsten shot from China is being sold here for less than it should be, which might hurt American businesses. They’re taking a closer look and delaying the final decision to make sure everything’s fair. If you’re involved, get ready to share your thoughts soon—this could affect prices and imports starting from early 2024.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Preliminary dumping finding
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily found that certain tungsten shot from the People’s Republic of China was sold in the United States at less than fair value for the period January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Final decision postponed; measures extended
Commerce announced a postponement of the final determination and an extension of provisional measures concerning certain tungsten shot from China. Parties involved in importing, exporting, or producing this product should expect continued provisional steps and have the opportunity to participate or comment before the final decision.
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