US Hits Chinese Temporary Fencing with Countervailing Duty Penalties
Published Date: 6/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. says Chinese makers of temporary steel fencing are getting unfair government help, so they’re starting to add extra fees to level the playing field. This affects companies importing these fences from China, and the final decision will line up with related trade checks soon. If you’re in the fence business, watch for new costs and deadlines coming your way in 2024!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary finding: China subsidies
Commerce preliminarily found that producers and exporters of temporary steel fencing from the People’s Republic of China received countervailable subsidies during January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. If you import these fences, Commerce is starting processes that add extra fees to level the playing field, so import costs could rise in 2024.
Critical circumstances and timing alignment
The notice includes a preliminary affirmative critical circumstances determination (in part) and says the final countervailing determination will be aligned with the final antidumping determination. If you are in the fence import business, watch for new deadlines and related actions coming in 2024.
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