Old Tire Tariffs Revived by Court: China Pays Up
Published Date: 3/13/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Court made a new decision about tire imports from China, changing the official review results for Kenda Rubber’s dumping margin. This affects companies dealing with passenger and light truck tires from China for the 2016-2017 period and could impact the money they owe or get back. The government is updating its records to match the court’s ruling, so everyone stays on the same page.
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Kenda Dumping Margin Amended After Court Ruling
If your company imported passenger vehicle or light truck tires from China during August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017, a U.S. court decision on November 26, 2024 changed the official review results for Kenda Rubber (China) Co., Ltd. Commerce is amending the final antidumping duty results for Kenda, which could change how much money affected companies owe or may be refunded.
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