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Preliminary Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs from China and India

Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs from the People’s Republic of China and India

On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from the People’s Republic of China (China) and India. Commerce is also conducting a concurrent countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China and India. 

Preliminary Dumping Rates

China

ExporterProducer Dumping Margin (percent)Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset(s)) (percent)
Suzhou Shunchi Hardware Co., Ltd.Chi Hardware Corporation Limited734.33734.33
Wuxi Xinhui Spring FactoryChi Hardware Corporation Limited734.33734.33
Hangzhou Fuxing Spring Co., Ltd.Chi Hardware Corporation Limited734.33734.33
Hangzhou Fuxing Spring Co., Ltd. Hangzhou Fuxing Spring Co., Ltd. 734.33734.33
Tianjin Gangzhen Auto Parts Co., Ltd.Hebei Meirui Metals & Minerals Co., Ltd. 734.33734.33
MFG Direct (Ningbo) LimitedMFG Direct (Ningbo) Limited734.33734.33
Tianjin Wangxia Spring Co., Ltd.Ningbo Well Lift Door Co., Ltd.734.33734.33
Hangzhou Fuxing Spring Co., Ltd. Ningbo Well Lift Door Co., Ltd.734.33734.33
Hefei Wangqin Spring Co., Ltd.Ningbo Well Lift Door Co., Ltd.734.33734.33
Tianjin Wangxia Spring Co., Ltd.Wuxi Jiupie Information Technology Co., Ltd. 734.33734.33
Wuxi New Fire Technology Co., Ltd.Wuxi Jiupie Information Technology Co., Ltd. 734.33734.33
Hangzhou Fuxing Spring Co., Ltd.Wuxi Jiupie Information Technology Co., Ltd. 734.33734.33
Hangzhou Fuxing Spring Co., Ltd.Wuxi Kop Door Technology Co., Ltd.734.33734.33
China-Wide Entity778.31*778.31

*This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences

India

Exporter/ProducerDumping Margin (percent)Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offsets(s)) (Percent)
Alcomex Springs Pvt Ltd.87.2084.54
Asha Spring and Engineering Company124.86*122.20
Balaji Springs Pvt. Ltd124.86*122.20
Modern Engineering & Spring Company124.86*122.20
Reliable Springs Ltd.124.86*122.20
All Others 87.2084.54

*This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences

Case Calendar

EventAD Investigation - ChinaAD Investigation - India
Petition FiledOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024
Commerce Initiation DateOctober 28, 2024October 28, 2024
ITC Preliminary DeterminationsNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024
Commerce Preliminary DeterminationsMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025
Commerce Final DeterminationsAugust 11, 2025*October 13, 2025
ITC Final Determinations**September 25, 2025November 28, 2025*
Issuance of Orders***September 29, 2025December 5, 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 ITC.

IMPORT STATISTICS:

China202120222023
Volume (KG)10,349,52513,683,3688,470,488
Value (USD)$45,605,881$56,311,404$34,095,510
Inida202120222023
Volume (KG)204,163376,695483,532
Value (USD)$759,372$1,601,851$2,094,227

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7320.20.5020, 7320.20.5045, and 7320.20.5060). Imports of overhead door springs enter under HTSUS subheadings that may cover subject and non-subject merchandise. Therefore, publicly available import data may not accurately reflect actual imports of overhead door springs covered by the scope of the investigations.

Other Case Information

  • The petitioners are IDC Group, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN); Iowa Spring Manufacturing, Inc. (Adel, IA); and Service Spring Corp. (Maumee, OH).
  • For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of preliminary FAQs.
  • Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, 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 numbers:
Trading PartnerAD Investigation Case Numbers
ChinaA-570-186
IndiaA-533-936
  • To date, Commerce maintains 755 AD and countervailing duty orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.