Government speeds up review: Keep taxes on Chinese boltless shelves?
Published Date: 8/12/2026
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The U.S. International Trade Commission is speeding up reviews to decide if special taxes on boltless steel shelving from China should stay or go. This affects U.S. businesses that make or sell these shelves and could impact prices or imports soon. The review started on July 6, 2026, and aims to protect American companies from unfair competition.
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