U.S. initiates administrative review of anti-dumping duties on three Vietnamese products
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has initiated an administrative review of three Vietnamese export products that are currently subject to anti-dumping duties: frozen pangasius and basa fillets, honey, and copper pipes. The final ruling of this review is expected no later than August 31, 2025.
According to Vietnam’s Trade Remedies Authority (under the Ministry of Industry and Trade), DOC has officially begun the review process for the following products: frozen pangasius fillets (case number: A-552-801) for the review period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024; honey (case number: A-552-833) for the period from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024; and copper pipes (case number: A-552-831) for the period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024.
In line with U.S. regulations, within 35 days from the announcement of the review’s initiation (expected around October 25, 2024), DOC will select mandatory respondents based on the volume of exports by companies, from highest to lowest, using data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or responses to the Quantity and Value (Q&V) questionnaire submitted by the exporters.
It’s also important to note that DOC will not consolidate export volumes from affiliated companies for the purpose of selecting mandatory respondents, unless it has ruled to do so in a prior investigation or review for the specific case.
If any manufacturer/exporter listed in the review announcement had no export activity during the review period, they must inform DOC within 30 days of the review’s initiation (expected by October 20, 2024) to determine the appropriate course of action.
Additionally, within 90 days of the review announcement (expected by December 19, 2024), any party may withdraw their request for a review. DOC has the discretion to extend this 90-day period on a case-by-case basis.
For countries deemed non-market economies by the U.S., such as Vietnam, companies wishing to qualify for separate duty rates must both respond to the Q&V questionnaire within the specified deadline and submit an application for a separate rate within 30 days of the review initiation (expected by October 20, 2024).
If a company does not apply for a separate rate and is not selected as a mandatory respondent, it will be subject to the nationwide duty rate, which is typically higher.
DOC plans to issue its final conclusions for this review no later than August 31, 2025.
To safeguard their interests, Vietnam’s Trade Remedies Authority encourages involved manufacturers/exporters to participate in the review process if necessary to adjust their current anti-dumping duties. It is crucial for companies to comply with all DOC requirements, stay informed of developments in the case, and work closely with the Authority to receive timely guidance and support.
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