Court Tweaks Japan Steel Duties in Routine Trade Ruling
Published Date: 6/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Court of International Trade changed the antidumping duty results for nickel-plated steel products from Japan, specifically affecting Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd. This means the Department of Commerce is updating the final duty rates for Toyo Kohan based on the court’s decision, starting June 1, 2026. If you’re involved in importing these steel products, keep an eye on these new numbers—they could impact costs and trade moves.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Entries Remain Enjoined; Possible Duty Assessment
Commerce is enjoined by a Court of International Trade order from liquidating entries produced and/or exported by Toyo Kohan that were entered or withdrawn for consumption during May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023; these entries remain enjoined during any appeals. If the CIT's ruling is not appealed or is upheld, Commerce intends to instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on unliquidated entries with importer-specific ad valorem rates that are not zero or de minimis; entries with zero or de minimis rates will be liquidated without regard to antidumping duties.
Toyo Kohan Dumping Margin Raised
The Department of Commerce amended Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd.'s weighted-average dumping margin from 4.44 percent to 4.58 percent for the period May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023. This amendment is effective June 1, 2026 and applies to entries covered by that administrative review.
No Change to Current Cash Deposit Rate
Commerce will not issue revised cash deposit instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection because a subsequent administrative review has a superseding cash deposit rate. This notice does not change the current cash deposit rate and is applicable June 1, 2026.
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