Commerce slaps Vietnam on cheap steel pipes
Published Date: 10/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Vietnam sold welded stainless steel pressure pipes at unfairly low prices from July 2024 to June 2025. They plan to stop reviewing seven companies in this case but want feedback before final decisions. This could affect import duties and trade fairness starting October 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
90.80% Dumping Margin for Vietnam-Wide Entity
Commerce preliminarily found that welded stainless steel pressure pipe from Vietnam was dumped during July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and preliminarily assigned a Vietnam-wide weighted-average dumping margin of 90.80 percent for that period.
Cash Deposit Rule: 90.80% for No Separate Rate
If the final results maintain these findings, Commerce says that for shipments entered on or after the publication date of the final results, exporters that have not been found entitled to a separate rate will have a cash deposit requirement equal to the Vietnam-wide rate of 90.80 percent.
Importer Reimbursement Certificate Requirement
Importers must file a certificate about reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation under 19 CFR 351.402(f). If an importer fails to file the certificate, Commerce may presume reimbursement occurred and assess double antidumping duties.
Partial Rescission for Seven Named Companies
Commerce preliminarily intends to rescind this administrative review, in part, with respect to seven named companies: Sonha International; Sonha SSP; Vinlong; Quang Thuong; Cong Ty; Mejonson; and Vinasteel.
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