US launches AD and CVD probes on imported tin mill products

The US Department of Commerce (USDOC) has initiated a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation on imports of tin mill products from China. At the same time, the department launched anti-dumping (AD) investigations on the same products originating from China, Taiwan, and Turkey.

These actions were taken in response to a petition filed by United States Steel Corporation and the United Steelworkers, which alleged that unfair government subsidies and low-priced imports are causing material injury to the domestic industry.

The petitioners identified 53 Chinese companies and highlighted several key concerns, including a significant rise in imports, increasing market shares, price depression or suppression, idled production facilities, lost sales and revenues, as well as adverse impacts on operating and financial performance.

The International Trade Commission (ITC) is expected to issue a preliminary ruling within 45 days to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that imports of these subject goods are materially injuring the US industry.

The products involved are tinplate and tin-free flat-rolled steel, including those coated with tin, chromium, or chromium oxides, regardless of their dimensions, processing methods, tempers, or additional plastic coatings. They fall under HTSUS subheadings 7210.11.0000, 7210.12.0000, 7210.50.0020, 7210.50.0090, 7212.10.0000, 7212.50.0000, 7225.99.0090, and 7226.99.0180.