Preliminary Determination in the AD Investigation of Large Top Mount Combination Refrigerator-Freezers from Thailand
Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Large Top Mount Combination Refrigerator-Freezers from the Kingdom of Thailand
On January 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of large top mount combination refrigerator-freezers from the Kingdom of Thailand (Thailand).
Preliminary Dumping Margins
| Exporter | Dumping Margins (Percent) |
|---|---|
| Toshiba Consumer Products (Thailand) Co., Ltd. | 13.28 |
| Thai Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 37.90* |
| Sanden Intercool (Thailand) Public Company Limited | 37.90* |
| Sharp Appliances (Thailand) Co., Ltd. | 37.90* |
| All Others | 13.28 |
* This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.
Case Calendar
| Event | AD INVESTIGATION |
|---|---|
| Petition Filed | May 30, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | July 9, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination | July 22, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | January 22, 2025 |
| Commerce Final Determination | June 13, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determination* | July 29, 2025 |
| Issuance of Order** | August 5, 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 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 from both Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
Import Statistics
| Thailand | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (Units) | 400,647 | 378,154 | 407,593 |
| Value (USD) | $112,752,257 | $103,991,070 | $76,555,134 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 8418.10.0075). Imports of large top mount combination refrigerator-freezers enter under HTSUS subheadings that may cover subject and non-subject merchandise. Therefore, publicly available import data may not accurately reflect actual imports of large top mount combination refrigerator-freezers covered by the scope of the investigations.
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc.
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of preliminary FAQs.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigation, 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 number A-549-853.
- To date, Commerce maintains 721 AD and countervailing duty orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.