US Shields Slag Pots from China's Unfair Trade Tricks
Published Date: 12/1/2025
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Summary
The U.S. found that slag pots imported from China are being sold at unfairly low prices and are backed by Chinese government subsidies, hurting American companies like WHEMCO-Steel Castings. Because of this, the U.S. will take action to protect its industry, which could mean new rules or tariffs soon. This decision affects importers and manufacturers and signals changes that might impact prices and trade starting in early 2026.
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U.S. Industry Found Injured by China Slag Pots
If you make or sell slag pots in the United States, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined on November 25, 2025 that U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of slag pots from China. The imports in question are provided for in HTS subheadings 7309.00.00 and 8454.20.00, and the U.S. Department of Commerce found those imports were sold at less than fair value and subsidized.
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