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Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Slag Pots from the People’s Republic of China

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Slag Pots from the People’s Republic of China

On June 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of slag pots from the People’s Republic of China (China). Commerce is also conducting a concurrent countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of slag pots from China.

Preliminary Dumping Rates

China

Exporter/ProducerDumping Rate (percent)Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset(s)) (percent)
China-Wide Rate294.43*278.81


* This rate is based on fats available with adverse inferences.

Case Calendar

EventAD Investigations
Petitions FiledDecember 31, 2024
Commerce Initiation DateJanuary 21, 2025
ITC Preliminary DeterminationsFebruary 14, 2025
Commerce Preliminary DeterminationsJune 10, 2025
Commerce Final Determinations*August 25, 2025
ITC Final Determinations**October 9, 2025
Issuance of Orders**October 16, 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 Act. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.

* Where the deadline falls on a weekend/holiday, the appropriate date is the next business day. 
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
*** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
 

IMPORT STATISTICS:

China202120222023
Volume (Units)37,80343,47976,402
Value (USD)$35,075,803$34,357,758$18,023,141

Source:U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7309.00.0090. Imports of 7309.00.0090 enter under HTSUS subheadings that may cover subject and non-subject merchandise. Therefore, publicly available import data may not accurately reflect actual imports of 7309.00.0090 covered by the scope of the investigations.

Other Case Information

  • The petitioner is WHEMCO-Steel Castings, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA).
  • For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of preliminary FAQs.
  • Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, 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:
Trading PartnerAD Investigation Case Numbers
ChinaA-570-196
  • To date, Commerce maintains 755 AD and countervailing duty orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.

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