Preliminary Determination in Countervailing Duty Investigation of Twist Ties from China
On November 24, 2020, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of twist ties from China.
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate |
|---|---|---|
| China | Zhenjiang Hongda Commodity Co. Ltd. | 122.5% |
| Zhenjiang Zhonglian I/E Co., Ltd. | 122.5% | |
| All Others | 122.5% |
| Event | CVD Investigation(s) |
|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | June 26, 2020 |
| DOC Initiation Date | July 16, 2020 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination | August 10, 2020 |
| DOC Preliminary Determination | November 23, 2020 |
| DOC Final Determination | February 16, 2021 |
| ITC Final Determination | April 2, 2021 |
| Issuance of Order [1] | April 9, 2021 |
[1] This will take place only in the event of affirmative final determinations from Commerce and the ITC
Note: Commerce preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a) of the Act.
| China | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value (USD) | $6,400,000 | $6,890,000 | $4,150,000 |
Source: Because there is no Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheading specific to twist ties, the petitioner estimated the import values listed above based on its knowledge of the U.S. market.
The petitioner is Bedford Industries, Inc. (Worthington, MN).
For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of FAQs for the preliminary determination.
Additional case information including the scope of the investigation 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 number C-570-132.
To date, Commerce maintains 539 AD and CVD orders which provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.
Since the beginning of the Trump Administration, Commerce has initiated 306 new AD and CVD investigations - this is a 283 percent increase from the comparable period in the previous administration.