Korean Oil Pipes Hit with Dumping Duties Review
Published Date: 9/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that certain oil country tubular goods from South Korea were sold for less than their normal value between September 2023 and August 2024. This means importers might face new antidumping duties starting September 24, 2026. Companies involved should get ready for these changes, which could affect prices and trade.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 1 mixed.
Final antidumping duties for OCTG imports
Commerce determined that certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from the Republic of Korea were sold at less than normal value for the period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024. As of September 24, 2026, importers of these OCTG may face antidumping duties assessed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in accordance with these final results.
New cash deposit rates take effect
Upon publication (September 24, 2026), cash deposit requirements apply to OCTG shipments entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after that date. The final results set company rates of 29.94% for NEXTEEL, 9.80% for SeAH, a review-specific rate of 19.87% for non-examined respondents, and the all-others rate remains 5.24%.
Sixteen named Korean firms get 19.87% rate
Sixteen non-examined Korean companies listed in Appendix II (e.g., AJU Besteel, Hyundai Steel, POSCO International, etc.) are assigned a review-specific rate of 19.87% for the period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024. This rate will apply to their entries and related cash deposit requirements as provided in the final results.
Importers must certify reimbursement or face doubled duties
Importers are required, under 19 CFR 351.402(f), to file a certificate regarding any reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries. If an importer fails to file the required certificate, Commerce may presume reimbursement occurred and may assess doubled antidumping duties.
Timing rules for assessment and liquidation
Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection no earlier than 35 days after publication of the final results (publication September 24, 2026). If a timely summons is filed at the U.S. Court of International Trade, instructions will direct CBP not to liquidate relevant entries until the period for filing a statutory injunction has expired (i.e., within 90 days of publication).
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