Initiation AD investigations of boltless steel shelving units from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigations of Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
On May 16, 2023, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) investigations of boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam).
Alleged Dumping Margins
| Country | Dumping Margins |
|---|---|
| India | 175.31% |
| Malaysia | 35.45-81.12% |
| Taiwan | 78.12% |
| Thailand | 176.62-187.03% |
| Vietnam | 92.60-224.94% |
Case Calendar
| Event | AD Investigations |
|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | April 25, 2023 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | May 15, 2023 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations* | June 9, 2023 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | October 2, 2023 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | December 18, 2023 |
| ITC Final Determinations** | February 1, 2024 |
| Issuance of Orders*** | February 8, 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) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
* If the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a negative preliminary determination of injury, then the corresponding AD investigation(s) will be terminated.
** 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 from Commerce and the ITC.
Import Statistics
| INDIA | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (Units) | 4,736 | 1,498 | 68,029 |
| Value (USD) | $44,694 | $73,210 | $7,380,235 |
| MALAYSIA | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Volume (Units) | 146,415 | 464,511 | 612,169 |
| Value (USD) | $5,328,858 | $17,084,550 | $28,732,703 |
| TAIWAN | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Volume (Units) | 613,031 | 783,844 | 757,195 |
| Value (USD) | $29,101,101 | $39,595,327 | $42,082,312 |
| THAILAND | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Volume (Units) | 271,141 | 407,556 | 588,755 |
| Value (USD) | $12,302,088 | $21,660,287 | $36,532,916 |
| VIETNAM | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Volume (Units) | 426,801 | 492,560 | 437,513 |
| Value (USD) | $27,216,609 | $29,590,985 | $32,741,706 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through IHS Markit’s Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheading 9403.20.0075).
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is Edsal Manufacturing Co., Inc. (Chicago, IL).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQs.
- Additional case information including the scope of the investigations, 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-533-914 for India, A-557-824 for Malaysia, A-583-871 for Taiwan, A-549-846 for Thailand, and A-552-835 for Vietnam.
- To date, Commerce maintains 665 AD and countervailing duty orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.