ITC Weighs Duties on India, Korea Steel Fittings
Published Date: 6/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is reviewing whether to keep or end special taxes on forged steel fittings from India and South Korea. This review affects businesses that import or use these steel parts and could impact prices or trade rules soon. The Commission may take up to 90 extra days to decide, so stay tuned for updates!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Review Could Change Import Duties
The U.S. International Trade Commission is conducting full five-year reviews of the countervailing duty order on forged steel fittings from India and the antidumping duty orders on forged steel fittings from India and South Korea (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-631 and 731-TA-1463-1464). If duties are continued or revoked after the review, businesses that import or use these forged steel fittings could see changes in costs or trade rules.
Decision May Be Delayed Up To 90 Days
The Commission has determined it may extend these five-year reviews by up to 90 days pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)(B). That extension can delay a final determination on whether the duties will be continued or revoked.
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