Commerce Fixes Brake Drum Blunder from China Trade Ruling
Published Date: 7/3/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce fixed a mistake in their final decision about brake drums from China being sold for less than fair value. This correction updates the list of products covered, making sure everyone knows exactly which brake drums are affected. If you import or sell these brake drums, pay attention—this could impact your business soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Scope Correction Affects Brake Drum Importers
On June 18, 2025, Commerce issued a final determination in the LTFV (antidumping) investigation of certain brake drums from the People's Republic of China. This notice corrects Appendix I to update the exact list of brake drums covered, so if you import or sell these brake drums you need to check whether your products are now included or excluded.
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