China's Pipe Imports Keep Facing Subsidy Taxes
Published Date: 1/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep extra taxes (called countervailing duties) on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube imported from China. This means U.S. companies making these pipes are protected from unfair government help that Chinese producers might get. These duties stay in place starting January 9, 2026, helping American businesses stay competitive and fair.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Specific CVD Rates Assigned to Exporters
Commerce announced the net countervailable subsidy rates (percent ad valorem) that would likely prevail: Zhangjiagang Zhongyuan Pipe-making Co., Ltd. — 15.28%; Qingdao Xiangxing Steel Pipe Co., Ltd. — 200.58%; Kunshan Lets Win Steel Machinery Co., Ltd. — 2.20%; and an "All Others" rate of 15.28%. These rates are part of the final results of the expedited third sunset review and relate to the CVD order on light-walled pipe and tube from China.
CVDs Continue Protecting U.S. Makers
The Department of Commerce decided to keep the countervailing duty (CVD) order on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from China in place, effective January 9, 2026. The notice says keeping the duties helps U.S. producers stay competitive by protecting them from countervailable subsidies to Chinese producers.
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