Tin Mill Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances and Extension of Provisional Measures
What happened
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determined that tin mill products from the People's Republic of China (China) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). This preliminary determination was signed by Donald Trump and was announced on September 21, 2026. The period of investigation (POI) for this determination covers October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. Commerce also preliminarily determined that critical circumstances exist for these imports from the China-wide entity.
Why it matters
This preliminary finding indicates that Chinese tin mill products might be unfairly priced in the U.S. market, potentially harming domestic producers. If finalized, this could lead to the imposition of antidumping duties, making these imported products more expensive. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary decision before it becomes final.
Who it affects
- ›Manufacturers of tin mill products in China.
- ›U.S. importers of tin mill products from China.
- ›U.S. industries that use tin mill products.
- ›U.S. domestic producers of tin mill products.
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