Initiation of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Tungsten Shot from China
Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Tungsten Shot from the People’s Republic of China
On August 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations of certain tungsten shot from the People’s Republic of China (China).
Alleged Dumping Margins
Trading Partner | Dumping Margins |
---|---|
China | 160.79% |
Alleged Subsidy Rates
Trading Partner | Subsidy Rates |
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China | Above de minimis* |
*de minimis = less than 1% for developed countries, less than 2% for developing countries
Case Calendar
EVENT | AD INVESTIGATIONS | CVD INVESTIGATIONS |
---|---|---|
Petition(s) Filed | July 10, 2024 | July 10, 2024 |
Commerce Initiation Date | August 6, 2024 | August 6, 2024 |
ITC Preliminary Determinations* | August 26, 2024 | August 26, 2024 |
Commerce Preliminary Determinations | December 24, 2024 | October 10, 2024 |
Commerce Final Determinations | March 10, 2025 | December 24, 2024 |
ITC Final Determinations** | April 24, 2025 | February 7, 2025 |
Issuance of Orders*** | May 1, 2025 | February 24, 2025 |
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 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/CVD investigation(s) will be terminated.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
*** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.
Import Statistics
China | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Volume (KG) | 6,577,413 | 9,717138 | 5,929,930 |
Value (USD) | $16,236,830 | $19,480,775 | $10,877,564 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 9306.29.0000). Imports of certain tungsten shot enter under HTSUS subheadings that may cover subject and non-subject merchandise. Therefore, publicly available import data may not accurately reflect actual imports of tungsten shot covered by the scope of the investigations.
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is Tungsten Parts Wyoming, Inc. (Laramie, WY).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQs.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, is 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-570-178 and C-570-179, for the AD and CVD investigations, respectively.
- For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- To date, Commerce maintains 708 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.