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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96638
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that some oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Mexico were sold in the U.S. at prices below their normal value. The review period is from May 11, 2022, to October 31, 2023. Commerce is also cancelling an administrative review for the company Siderca because the request for their review was withdrawn by United States Steel Tubular Products, Inc. Interested parties can comment on these preliminary results, and final results are expected within 120 days of publishing these findings.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government found that some steel tubes from Mexico were sold in America for less than they usually cost, and they decided to stop checking one company because they weren't asked to anymore. People interested can say what they think about this decision.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9324
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Department of Commerce decided to cancel the review of countervailing duties on oil country tubular goods from India because the parties that requested the review withdrew their request within the allowed time frame. This review was initially intended to cover 45 Indian companies. The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties on these goods as per the usual rules, and reminds parties about their responsibilities regarding confidential information. This cancellation is in accordance with U.S. regulations and was published as official notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government decided not to continue checking extra charges on certain pipes from India because the people who asked for the check changed their minds and took back their request. This means the usual rules for these pipes will stay the same.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102864
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has started an investigation to determine if seamless oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from China are avoiding existing trade duties by being sent to Thailand for completion before being imported into the U.S. This inquiry is in response to concerns raised by certain U.S. industries and unions, suggesting these goods might be evading antidumping and countervailing duties. The department will collect data from Thailand and decide whether these goods meet the criteria for circumvention under U.S. trade laws. Letters and questionnaires will be sent to producers in Thailand to gather necessary information.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Commerce is looking into whether some steel pipes from China are being sent to Thailand to finish making them and then shipped to the U.S. to dodge extra taxes. They want to make sure everything is fair and are asking companies in Thailand for more information.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10072
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the final results of an administrative review concerning countervailing duties on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Korea, specifically for the SeAH Steel Companies. They found that no countervailable subsidies were provided to these companies during the review period from September 29, 2022, to December 31, 2022. As a result, there will be no countervailing duties assessed, and no cash deposits will be required for future imports of these goods from the SeAH Steel Companies. These final results are effective as of February 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Commerce checked if a Korean company that makes special pipes for oil had gotten unfair money help from the government. They found out the company didn't get any such help, so they won't have to pay extra fees when bringing those pipes into the U.S.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100969
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision that SeAH Steel Corporation and its affiliate did not receive any countervailable subsidies for oil country tubular goods from Korea for the period from September 29 to December 31, 2022. As a result, the administrative review will be partially terminated for four other companies that were initially included. If these preliminary findings are upheld, no new countervailing duties will be imposed unless further notice is given. Interested parties are invited to comment on these findings.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Commerce checked if a Korean company named SeAH Steel got any help from their government to make their products cheaper in America and found that they didn't. They also decided to stop checking on four other companies for now, and they want people to tell them what they think about this decision.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10535
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the review of countervailing duties on certain oil country tubular goods imported from Turkey during the year 2019. This decision follows the withdrawal of the review request by the interested parties who initially asked for it. Since no other parties requested a review, the process is now rescinded entirely. The department plans to instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties based on existing cash deposit rates accordingly.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a group of people decided to check if some special pipes from Turkey were paying too much or too little in extra taxes. But then, they changed their mind and decided not to check after all. So, the government said, "Okay, we won't check," and everything stays the same as before.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6868
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from South Korea are being sold in the U.S. at prices below their normal value, covering the period from September 1, 2018, to August 31, 2019. They identified Hyundai Steel and SeAH Steel Corporation as key companies involved and calculated a preliminary average dumping margin of 1.07% for businesses not individually examined. Interested parties can comment on these findings, and the final results will be published after a review period. The public can access details and submit feedback through specified channels, and there are opportunities to request hearings and submit case briefs.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce found that some special pipes from South Korea were sold in the U.S. at super low prices, and they're checking these pipes from two big companies to see if that's fair. People can share their thoughts before a final decision is made.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8696
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce is ending its review of the antidumping order on oil country tubular goods from China for the period of May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. This decision is due to the absence of suspended entries for the two companies involved, meaning there were no items to evaluate for duties. As a result, the current cash deposit rates for these goods will stay the same. Commerce plans to notify Customs and Border Protection to assess duties according to estimated deposit rates previously set.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to stop checking certain metal pipes from China for unfair pricing because there were no new pipes to look at from the two companies involved this year, so things will stay the same as before.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7069
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Department of Commerce has issued preliminary findings regarding oil country tubular goods from Turkey. They determined that certain Turkish producers received negligible subsidies in 2018 and plan to end the review for two companies due to no sales in the U.S. during that time. Additionally, there is an intent to stop the review for five other companies. Interested parties are invited to comment on these findings.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who check if other countries are being fair in trade found that some Turkish businesses got really tiny help from their government in selling metal pipes in 2018, which wasn't enough to matter. They decided to stop checking some businesses because they didn't sell anything in the U.S. that year, and they think they'll stop looking at a few more companies too.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97596
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has conducted a preliminary review of sales by Siderca S.A.I.C. from Argentina and found them to be sold at less than normal value in the U.S. market during May 11, 2022, to October 31, 2023. They invite feedback on these findings. The review aims to assess additional duties, and public comments may be submitted following the publication date. Final results will shape future antidumping duties and deposit requirements for Siderca's products from Argentina.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government looked at pipes sold by a company in Argentina and found they were selling them too cheaply in the U.S., which isn't fair; they want people to tell them what they think about this finding.