Preliminary Determination in the AD Investigation of Brass Rod from Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa, and Korea
Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Brass Rod from Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa, and the Republic of Korea
On November 27, Commerce announced affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of brass rod from Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa, and the Republic of Korea (Korea). Commerce is conducting concurrent countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on imports of brass rod from Israel, India, and Korea.
Preliminary Dumping Rates
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Termomecanica Sao Paulo S.A. | 24.10% |
| Megabras Industria Eletronica Ltda. * | 77.14% | |
| All Others | 24.10% |
*This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offsets) |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Rajhans Metals Pvt Ltd | 9.41% | 6.42% |
| Shree Extrusions Limited | 10.95% | 7.96% | |
| All Others | 9.52% | 6.53% |
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offsets) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korea | Booyoung Industry | 10.52% | 10.52% |
| Daechang Co., Ltd./ Seowon Co. Ltd./Affiliate A | 9.01% | 8.85% | |
| All Others | 9.36% | 9.20% |
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Industrias Unidas S.A. de C.V. | 4.31% |
| Aleamex S.A. de C.V.* | 29.43% | |
| All Others | 4.31% |
*This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Non-Ferrous Metal Works (SA) (PTY) Ltd. | 11.31% |
| All Others | 11.31% |
Case Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | April 27, 2023 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | May 17, 2023 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination | June 12, 2023 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | 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.
* 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), A-201-858 (Mexico), and A-791-828 (South Africa).
- To date, Commerce maintains 676 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.