Federal Officials Revisit Chinese Ironing Tables for the Fourth Time
Published Date: 11/4/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep the antidumping duty on metal-top ironing tables and parts from China because dropping it could lead to unfair low prices again. This means U.S. makers like Seymour Home Products stay protected from cheap imports. The decision kicks in starting November 4, 2026, keeping the playing field fair and prices steady.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Importers/Chinese exporters face high duties
Importers of floor-standing, metal-top ironing tables and certain parts from the People’s Republic of China face continued antidumping measures, with Commerce finding likely weighted-average dumping margins up to 157.68 percent. This determination is applicable beginning November 4, 2026.
U.S. ironing-table makers remain protected
Commerce decided not to revoke the antidumping duty order on floor-standing, metal-top ironing tables and parts from China, so U.S. producers of these ironing tables remain protected. The finding is effective November 4, 2026.
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