Final Determinations in the AD and CVD Investigations of Tin Mill Products from Canada, China, Germany, Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom
Final Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Tin Mill Products from Eight Trading Partners and the Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Tin Mill Products from the People’s Republic of China
On January 5, 2024, Commerce announced the final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of tin mill products from Canada, the People’s Republic of China (China), Germany, the Republic of Korea (Korea), the Netherlands, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey (Turkey), and the United Kingdom. Commerce also announced the final determination in the accompanying countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of tin mill products from China.
Final Dumping Rates
Canada
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|
| ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P. | 5.27% |
| All Others | 5.27% |
China
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offsets) |
|---|---|---|
| China-wide Entity* | 122.52% | 111.98% |
*This rate is based on an adverse inference.
Germany
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|
| thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH | 6.88% |
| All Others | 6.88% |
Korea
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|
| KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. | 0.00% |
| TCC Steel Corp. | 2.69%% |
| All Others | 2.69%% |
Netherlands
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|
| Tata Steel Ijmuiden BV | 0.00% |
Taiwan
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|
| Ton Yi Industrial Corporation | 0.00% |
Turkey
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|
| Tosyali Toyo Celik A.S.; Toscelik Profil ve Sac Endustrisi A.S.* | 0.00% |
* Commerce determined that Tosyali Toyo Celik A.S. and Toscelik Profil ve Sac Endustrisi A.S. are a single entity.
United Kingdom
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|
| Tata Steel UK Ltd. | 0.00% |
Final Subsidy Rates
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate |
|---|---|
| Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.* | 649.98% |
| Shougang Jingtang United Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.** | 331.88% |
| China-wide Entity** | 331.88% |
* This rate is based on an adverse inference.
** This rate is based partially on an adverse inference. Commerce found several companies to be cross owned with Shougang Jingtang United Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. These companies are listed in the Federal Register notice.
Case Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | January 18, 2023 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | February 7, 2023 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination | March 6, 2023 |
| Commerce Preliminary CVD Determinations | June 20, 2023 |
| Commerce Preliminary AD Determinations | August 16, 2023 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | January 4, 2024 |
| ITC Final Determination* | February 20, 2024 |
| Issuance of Orders** | February 27, 2024 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a)(1) of the Act.
* 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 Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Import Statistics
| Canada | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 244,667,977 | 219,987,048 | 251,023,924 |
| Value (USD) | $282,994,305 | $277,309,570 | $463,584,547 |
| China | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 93,996,913 | 117,925,842 | 183,718,109 |
| Value (USD) | $74,434,158 | $123,630,084 | $265,296,221 |
| Germany | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 215,117,858 | 264,463,771 | 260,947,029 |
| Value (USD) | $209,483,759 | $271,445,479 | $487,509,010 |
| The Netherlands | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 228,163,948 | 239,997,079 | 269,036,772 |
| Value (USD) | $207,719,958 | $267,652,579 | $532,928,888 |
| Korea | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 101,396,143 | 99,571,018 | 97,318,871 |
| Value (USD) | $100,161,664 | $116,954,566 | $191,447,525 |
| Taiwan | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 41,521,226 | 68,529,943 | 78,218,450 |
| Value (USD) | $34,451,885 | $69,396,968 | $127,672,017 |
| Turkey | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 279,297 | 14,944,791 | 47,197,997 |
| Value (USD) | $230,084 | $20,240,294 | $79,664,249 |
| United Kingdom | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 85,487,476 | 111,825,897 | 107,352,209 |
| Value (USD) | $99,258,107 | $144,528,761 | $240,392,828 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through IHS Markit’s Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7210.11.0000, 7210.12.0000, 7210.50.0020, 7210.50.0090, 7210.50.0000, 7212.10.0000, 7212.50.0000, 7225.99.0090, and 7226.99.0180).
Other Case Information
- The petitioners are Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (Cleveland, OH) and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (Pittsburgh, PA).
- To date, Commerce maintains 676 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.