Korean Steel Makers Face Continued Subsidy Scrutiny in Review
Published Date: 1/8/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some Korean steel makers got unfair government help during 2023, which could affect import taxes on their corrosion-resistant steel. They’re stopping the review for two companies but continuing with others, so businesses should watch for updates. These changes kick in starting January 8, 2026, and could impact prices and trade rules soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary duties on Korean CORE
Commerce preliminarily assigned countervailable subsidy rates for corrosion-resistant steel from the Republic of Korea for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023: Hyundai Steel Company 1.28%; KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. 4.11%; POSCO and listed POSCO affiliates 2.39%; SeAH companies 2.39%. Commerce states that, upon issuance of the final results, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shall assess countervailing duties on appropriate entries covered by this review.
Cash-deposit rule for future entries
Commerce intends to instruct CBP to collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties for shipments of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of the final results of this review. Commerce says these cash deposit instructions, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice.
Review rescinded for two exporters
Commerce is rescinding the administrative review for NS BlueScope Steel Vietnam Ltd. and Dongkuk Coated Metal Co., Ltd. for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 because withdrawal requests were timely. For these two companies, Commerce will instruct CBP to assess countervailing duties at a rate equal to the cash deposit of estimated countervailing duties required at the time of entry for entries during that period; Commerce intends to issue rescission instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after publication.
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