Korea Tire Makers Get Final U.S. Duty Rates
Published Date: 7/13/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Hankook and Nexen, two Korean tire makers, sold passenger vehicle and light truck tires in the U.S. at unfairly low prices from July 2023 to June 2024. Because of this, certain extra duties will apply starting July 13, 2026, to keep things fair for American businesses. If you’re involved in importing or selling these tires, get ready for some changes in costs and rules!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Antidumping Duties Set for Korean Tire Makers
The Department of Commerce found that Hankook and Nexen sold passenger vehicle and light truck tires in the U.S. at unfairly low prices for July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024, and set final weighted-average dumping margins of 13.03% for Hankook and 8.02% for Nexen. These final margins are applicable beginning July 13, 2026 and will be used to assess antidumping duties on imports from these companies.
Cash Deposit Rates Required at Entry
For shipments of the covered tires entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after the publication date, importers must make cash deposits equal to the final weighted-average dumping margins: 13.03% for Hankook, 8.02% for Nexen, and a 21.74% all-others rate for other producers unless a different company-specific rate applies. These cash deposit requirements remain in effect until Commerce announces otherwise.
Importer Certificate and Double‑Duty Risk
Importers must file a certificate about whether antidumping duties were reimbursed before liquidation of the relevant entries, as required by 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2). If an importer does not comply, Commerce may presume reimbursement occurred and assess double antidumping duties.
Non‑Examined Company Assigned a Rate
Commerce assigned Kumho Tire Co., Inc. a rate equal to the weighted average of the margins calculated for Hankook and Nexen, resulting in a 10.53% rate for Kumho for the July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024 period. The all-others rate from the original investigation remains 21.74%.
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