China Metal Locker Tariffs Head for Five-Year Check
Published Date: 7/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is checking if metal lockers from China still need special import taxes to protect American makers. If these taxes are removed, it could hurt local businesses. Companies and folks interested have until July 31, 2026, to share their thoughts, so the government can decide what’s best.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Five-Year Review of China Lockers
The U.S. International Trade Commission started five-year reviews on July 1, 2026 to decide whether revoking the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on metal lockers from China (orders effective August 20, 2021) would likely cause material injury to U.S. producers. Interested parties must submit responses by July 31, 2026 so the Commission can determine whether to conduct full or expedited reviews.
Data Filing Requirements and Deadlines
Firms that want to participate must file detailed information (production, capacity, shipments, and financial data for calendar year 2025) and submit responses by 5:15 p.m. on July 31, 2026. The notice estimates a public reporting burden averaging 15 hours per response and requires electronic filings through the Commission's EDIS system (https://edis.usitc.gov).
Business-Proprietary Protections and Certification
Business proprietary information (BPI) submitted in this proceeding may be disclosed to authorized applicants under an administrative protective order (APO) if the APO application is made no later than 21 days after publication of this notice. Anyone submitting information must certify its accuracy and acknowledge possible limited disclosure to Commission employees and contract personnel under confidentiality rules.
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