Final Determinations in the AD CVD Investigations of Brass Rod from Five Countries
Final Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Brass Rod from Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa, and the Republic of Korea and Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Brass Rod from the Republic of Korea
On April 16, Commerce announced the final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of brass rod from Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa, and the Republic of Korea (Korea). Commerce also announced the final determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of brass rod from Korea.
Final Dumping Rates
| Trading Partner | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Termomecanica Sao Paulo S.A. | 22.78% |
| Megabras Industria Eletronica Ltda. | 77.14%* | |
| All Others | 22.78% |
* This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.
| Trading Partner | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offsets) |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Rajhans Metals Pvt Ltd | 2.19% | 0.00% |
| Shree Extrusions Limited | 5.42% | 3.22% | |
| All Others | 2.41% | 0.00% |
| Trading Partner | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offsets) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korea | Booyoung Industry | 9.18% | 7.45% |
| Daechang Co., Ltd. / Seowon Co. Ltd. / IMI Co. Ltd. | 8.26% | 8.04% | |
| All Others | 8.48% | 7.90% |
| Trading Partner | Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Korea | Booyoung Industry | 2.04% |
| Daechang Co., Ltd.* | 3.70% | |
| All Others | 2.87% |
* Commerce has found the following companies to be cross-owned with Daechang Co. Ltd.: Essentech Co., Ltd., IN Steel Industry Co., Ltd.; Seowon Co., Ltd.; Taewoo Co., Ltd.; and IMI Co., Ltd.
| Trading Partner | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Industrias Unidas S.A. de C.V. | 6.51% |
| ALEAMEX S.A. de C.V. | 29.43%* | |
| All Others | 6.51% |
* This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.
| Trading Partner | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Non-Ferrous Metal Works (SA) (PTY) Ltd. | 10.67% |
| All Others | 10.67% |
Case Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | April 27, 2023 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | May 17, 2023 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination | June 12, 2023 |
| Commerce Korea CVD Preliminary Determination | September 25, 2023 |
| Commerce AD Preliminary Determination | November 24, 2023 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | April 15, 2024 |
| ITC Final Determinations* | May 30, 2024 |
| Issuance of Orders** | June 6, 2024 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Act.
* This will take place only in the event of a final affirmative determination from Commerce.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations by Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Import Statistics
| Brazil | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 1,651,794 | 2,035,302 | 3,900,389 |
| Value (USD) | $8,717,219 | $15,080,814 | $30,781,266 |
| India | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 419,370 | 826,101 | 1,264,050 |
| Value (USD) | $2,546,487 | $7,249,280 | $11,756,248 |
| Korea | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 5,544,982 | 5,957,041 | 5,981,320 |
| Value (USD) | $30,028,477 | $45,256,694 | $50,218,518 |
| Mexico | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 783,058 | 1,065,867 | 826,771 |
| Value (USD) | $4,442,163 | $9,109,076 | $7,126,781 |
| South Africa | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 1,106,186 | 2,086,288 | 1,253,222 |
| Value (USD) | $5,634,354 | $14,469,613 | $9,329,599 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through IHS Markit’s Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7407.21.1500, 7407.21.7000, and 7407.21.9000).
Other Case Information
- The petitioners are the American Brass Rod Fair Trade Coalition and its constituent members, Mueller Brass Co. (Port Huron, MI) and Wieland Chase LLC (Montpelier, OH).
- Additional case information is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System. Once you log in, refer to case numbers: A-351-859 (Brazil), A-533-915 (India), A-580-916 (Korea AD), C-580-917 (Korea CVD), A-201-858 (Mexico), and A-791-828 (South Africa).
- To date, Commerce maintains 675 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.