Thai Fridge Probe Ends: Importers Sigh in Relief
Published Date: 6/9/2025
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Summary
The investigation into whether large top-mount refrigerator-freezers from Thailand were being sold unfairly is officially over because the complaint was withdrawn. This means importers and sellers from Thailand won’t face extra duties or penalties. Everyone can breathe easy as this change takes effect immediately with no extra costs involved!
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Investigation Ended — No Duties for Thai Refrigerators
The antidumping investigation into large top-mount combination refrigerator-freezers from Thailand is terminated because the petitioner withdrew the complaint. This means importers and sellers from Thailand will not face extra duties or penalties, and the change takes effect immediately with no extra costs involved.
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