Initiation of Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Steel Nails from India, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey
On January 20, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) investigations of steel nails from India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey, and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of steel nails from India, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey.
Alleged Dumping Rates
| Country | Dumping Margin |
|---|---|
| India | 66.53 to 99.43 percent |
| Sri Lanka | 35.50 to 104.13 percent |
| Thailand | 64.44 to 65.87 percent |
| Turkey | 28.94 to 33.03 percent |
Alleged Subsidy Rates
| Country | Subsidy Rate |
|---|---|
| India | Above de minimis |
| Oman | Above de minimis |
| Sri Lanka | Above de minimis |
| Thailand | Above de minimis |
| Turkey | Above de minimis |
de minimis = less than 1% for developed countries, less that 2% for developing countries
| Event | AD Investigation(s) | CVD Investigation(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | December 30, 2021 | December 30, 2021 |
| DOC Initiation(s) Date | January 19, 2022 | January 19, 2022 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination(s) [1] | February 14, 2022 | February 14, 2022 |
| DOC Preliminary Determination(s) | June 8, 2022 | March 25, 2022 |
| DOC Final Determination(s) | August 22, 2022 | June 8, 2022 |
| ITC Final Determination(s) [2] | October 6, 2022 | July 25, 2022 |
| Issuance of Order(s) [3] | October 13, 2022 | August 1, 2022 |
Note: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a) of the Act. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
[1] If the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes negative preliminary determinations of injury, the investigations are terminated.
[2]This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
[3]This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.
| Country | Volume/Value | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Volume (KG) | 35,357,396 | 30,562,709 | 25,802,899 |
| Value (USD) | $44,869,473 | $37,867,921 | $24,719,719 | |
| Oman | Volume (KG) | 58,668,033 | 66,395,830 | 65,425,139 |
| Value (USD) | $82,733,412 | $88,493,348 | $82,899,521 | |
| Sri Lanka | Volume (KG) | 17,060,610 | 26,077,681 | 28,023,701 |
| Value (USD) | $22,579,177 | $31,321,088 | $26,383,186 | |
| Thailand | Volume (KG) | 31,430,391 | 36,319,007 | 44,194,6601 |
| Value (USD) | $38,212,503 | $43,614,948 | $52,507,638 | |
| Turkey | Volume (KG) | 32,714,114 | 43,693,245 | 46,954,271 |
| Value (USD) | $35,504,488 | $43,027,369 | $39,591,958 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through IHS Markit Global Trade Atlas. HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.5501, 7317.00.5502, 7317.00.5503, 7317.00.5505, 7317.00.5507, 7317.00.5508, 7317.00.5511, 7317.00.5518, 7317.00.5519, 7317.00.5520, 7317.00.5530, 7317.00.5540, 7317.00.5550, 7317.00.5560, 7317.00.5570, 7317.00.5580, 7317.00.5590, 7317.00.6530, 7317.00.6560 and 7317.00.7500.
The petitioner is Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (Poplar Bluff, MO).
For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQs.
Additional case information including the scope of the investigation are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case numbers:
- A-533-904 and C-533-905 for India AD and CVD, respectively;
- C-523-817 for Oman;
- A-542-804 and C-542-805 for Sri Lanka AD and CVD, respectively;
- A-549-844 and C-549-845 for Thailand AD and CVD, respectively; and
- A-489-846 and C-489-847 for Turkey AD and CVD, respectively.
Commerce currently maintains 651 AD and CVD orders which provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.
In the India petition, there are 32 alleged subsidy programs, comprised of one less-than-adequate-remuneration (LTAR) program, nine tax benefit programs, 14 grant programs, and eight loan programs. For more information on these subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
In the Sri Lanka petition, there are 14 alleged subsidy programs, comprised of seven tax programs, three duty concession programs, one loan program, one export promotion and marketing assistance program, and two export insurance programs. For more information on these subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
In the Thailand petition, there are 14 alleged subsidy programs, comprised of one LTAR program, nine tax benefit programs, three Thailand Export-Import Bank programs, and a currency undervaluation allegation. For more information on these subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
In the Turkey petition, there are 27 alleged subsidy programs, comprised of four LTAR programs, six tax benefit programs, six grant programs, five Turkey Export-Import Bank programs, five investment incentive programs, and a currency undervaluation allegation. For more information on these subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
In the Oman petition, there are 13 alleged subsidy programs, comprised of two LTAR programs, seven tax benefit programs, one grant program, and three loan programs. For more information on these subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.