Initiation of AD Investigation of Truck and Bus Tires from Thailand
Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigation of Truck and Bus Tires from Thailand
On November 7, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of an antidumping duty (AD) investigation truck and bus tires from Thailand.
Alleged Dumping Margins
| Country | Dumping Margins |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 48.39% |
Case Calendar
| Event | AD INVESTIGATION |
|---|---|
| Petition Filed | October 17, 2023 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | November 6, 2023 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination* | December 1, 2023 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | March 25, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determination | June 10, 2024 |
| ITC Final Determination** | July 25, 2024 |
| Issuance of Order*** | August 1, 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) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
* If the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a negative preliminary determination of injury, then the corresponding AD investigation will be terminated.
** 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 ITC.
Import Statistics
| Thailand | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (sqm) | 4,781,776 | 7,211,667 | 10,186,456 |
| Value (USD) | $623,023,982 | $958,242,924 | $1,461,381,411 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)) subheadings 4011.20.1015 and 4011.20.5020.
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC (Pittsburgh, PA).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation 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-549-848.
- To date, Commerce maintains 671 AD and countervailing duty orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.