Chinese Pipe Fittings Keep Their Place in a Trade Dispute
Published Date: 6/16/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is keeping extra taxes on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from China because dropping them could hurt American businesses. This decision, effective June 10, 2025, means importers from China will still face these duties to keep things fair. If you deal with these pipe fittings, expect the current rules and costs to stay in place for now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Antidumping Duties Continue on Chinese Pipe Fittings
If you import malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the People’s Republic of China, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect antidumping (AD) cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry. This continuation is effective June 10, 2025, so current AD payment obligations for imports of the covered fittings remain in place.
Specific Products Covered — Some Couplings Excluded
The Order covers certain malleable iron pipe fittings from China that are classifiable under HTSUS 7307.19.90.30, 7307.19.90.60, and 7307.19.90.80. Metal compression couplings (imports under HTSUS 7307.19.90.80) that consist of a coupling body, two gaskets, and two compression nuts, range from 1/2 inch to 2 inches, and are carried only in galvanized finish are excluded from the Order.
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