The period covered by the investigation took place between July 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. The Department invited interested parties to comment on this preliminary determination.
According to the preliminary decision, the dumping margins set for certain Chinese producers and exporters are as follows:
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Shenzhou Yongao / Shenzhou Yuelei: 187.69% (based on AFA)
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Shijiazhuang SD and affiliated producers: 136.57%
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Anping Chengxin Metal Mesh Co., Ltd: 126.03%
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China-wide entity: 187.69% (based on AFA)
Within the framework of this preliminary decision, the U.S. Department of Commerce requested the imposition of cash deposit requirements on imports of the subject steel fences and the temporary suspension of import transactions. In addition, under the “critical circumstances” finding, it was stated that imports from the China-wide entity and Yongao/Yuelei would also be suspended retroactively for the 90 days prior to the publication of the decision in the Federal Register.
Interested parties may submit comments on the preliminary decision within 30 days; replies and rebuttal comments may also be filed through the ACCESS system.
The U.S. Department of Commerce will announce its final determination at a later date, and import practices will be clarified in line with the results of the investigation.
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