Enter into force: Starting from February 17, 2022

Products concerned: Certain fasteners of iron or steel, other than of stainless steel, i.e. wood screws (excluding coach screws), self-tapping screws, other screws and bolts with heads (whether or not with their nuts or washers, but excluding screws and bolts for fixing railway track construction material), and washers originating in the People's Republic of China.

HS code: CN codes 7318 12 90, 7318 14 91, 7318 14 99, 7318 15 58, 7318 15 68, 7318 15 82, 7318 15 88, ex 7318 15 95 (TARIC codes 7318159519 and 7318159589), ex 7318 21 00 (TARIC codes 7318210031, 7318210039, 7318210095 and 7318210098) and ex 7318 22 00 (TARIC codes 7318220031, 7318220039, 7318220095 and 7318220098).

Duty:

(1)

Enter into force: April 9, 2020

Products concerned: Carbon and alloy steel threaded rods (steel threaded rods) from the People's Republic of China.

HS code: Steel threaded rod is currently classifiable under subheadings 7318.15.5051, 7318.15.5056, and 7318.15.5090 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Subject merchandise may also enter under subheading 7318.15.2095 and 7318.19.0000 of the HTSUS.

Duty:

(Anti-dumping duties)

(Countervailing duties)

(2)

Case status: On 12 July 2023, the United States initiated an anti-circumvention investigation on imports of certain alloy and certain carbon steel threaded rods from China.

Products concerned: Steel threaded rods, alloy and certain carbon steel threaded rod from China.

HS code: Classified under HS code subheadings 7318.15.5050, 7318.15.5090, and 7318.15.2095.

Case status: On November 30, 2023, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices of certain carbon steel fasteners originating in or exported from China, and the amounts of subsidy of certain carbon steel fasteners originating in or exported from China (subject goods).

Products concerned: Certain carbon steel fasteners originating in or exported from China, including wood screws, square and hex lag screws, sheet metal/tapping screws, thread forming screws, thread cutting screws, thread rolling screws, self-drilling tapping screws, machine screws, flange screws.

HS code: The subject goods are classified under the following tariff classification numbers: 7318.11.00.00, 7318.12.00.00, 7318.14.00.00, 7318.15.00.10, 7318.15.00.42, 7318.15.00.45, 7318.15.00.49.

The product definition is shown below:

Current Duty:

(Anti-dumping duties)

The following table identifies the exporters who currently have been issued normal values:

For importations of subject goods originating in/or exported from China for which the exporter has not been issued its own normal values, the anti-dumping duty is equal to 170% of the export price.

(Countervailing duties)

The following table identifies the exporters who currently have a specific amount of subsidy:

For importations of subject goods originating in/or exported from China for which the exporter has not been issued its own amount of subsidy, the countervailing duty is equal to 1.25 Renminbi per kilogram.

(1)

Enter into force:  Provisional countervailing duties starting from December 23, 2023, 

Products concerned: Imports of threaded steel rods originating in China. The product investigated has various names: all threaded rod plain, all threaded rod black, all threaded rod electrogalvanized yellow zinc, all threaded rod electro galvanized zinc plated and all threaded rod hot dipped galvanized HDG. 

They are threaded steel rods of low, medium carbon or unhardened alloy, with a diameter equal to or greater than 6.4mm ( /4 inch), but less than 38.1 mm (1 1/2 inch), and length equal to or greater than 152.4 mm (6 inches).

HS code: The products enter Mexico through tariff sections 7318.15.99 and 7318.19.99 of the Law of General lmport and Export Taxes (TIGIE).

Duty:

(2)

Enter into force: August 16, 2023 – July 31, 2025

Products concerned: The Mexican government has established temporary import tariffs ranging from 5% to 25% for 392 HS codes. These codes include items such as steel, aluminum, bamboo, rubber, chemical products, oils, soap, paper, cardboard, ceramic products, glass, electrical materials, musical instruments, furniture, and more. Fasteners are also included. The temporary tariff increase on imports is applicable solely to products originating from and produced in countries that do not have a trade agreement in place with Mexico.

HS code: Classified by codes 7318.11.01, 7318.12.91, 7318.13.01, 7318.14.01, 7318.15.04, 7318.15.99, 7318.16.06, 7318.19.99, 7318.22.91, 7318.23.02, 7318.24.03, 7318.29.99.

Duty: 25%

(1)

Case status: On September 22, 2023, India initiated an anti-dumping investigation on imports of fasteners originating in or exported from China.

Products concerned: The product under consideration for the present investigation is “fasteners”. The scope of the proposed product under consideration includes, but is not limited to: screws, bolts, nuts, coil nails, concrete nails, C-rings, spring & roll clips, industrial staple pins, steel strapping seals, plastic strip nails, cable clip nails, bulk nails, steel nails & staple pins, bedding consumables, steel nails, clip nails, brad nails, staples & staple pins, etc.

HS code: The product under consideration is classified under Chapters 73, 82, and 83 of the Customs Tariff Act under subheadings 73170013, 73170019, 73181110-73181190, 73181200, 73181300, 73181400, 73181500, 73181600, 73181900, 82074090 and 83059010. The customs classification is indicative only, and not binding on the scope of the product under consideration since the proposed PUC may be imported under other HS Codes.

(2)

Case status: On January 3, 2024, India amended the import policy and policy condition for specific HS codes covered under Chapter 73 of the lTC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (lmport Policy) as under:

Products concerned: Threaded articles, including coach screws, machine screws, other wood screws, screw hooks and screw rings, self-tapping screws, and other screws and bolts.

HS code: The import policy of screws under ITC (HS) Codes 73181110, 73181190, 73181200, 73181300, 73181400, 73181500 and 73181900.

Import policy: The import policy of screws under the above HS codes is revised from "Free" to "Prohibited". However, import shall be “Free" if CIF value is Rs.129/- or above per Kg.

Enter into force: Starting from September 2021, valid for 5 years

Products concerned: Carbon steel fasteners originating in China (the products involved are standard or super standard thickness carbon steel fasteners manufactured in accordance with ASME b16.9, ASTM a234 and equivalent standards, with an outer diameter greater than or equal to 60.3mm and less than or equal to 323.8mm, excluding 180 degree elbows, reducing elbows and carbon steel tees

HS code: Classified under Mercosur tax numbers 7307.19.20 and 7307.93.00.

Duty: Set the FOB minimum price of US $4.67/kg, and for the products involved whose FOB export price is lower than the minimum price, impose anti-dumping duties equivalent to the difference between the minimum price and the export price.

(1)

Enter info force: July 24, 2023 - July 23, 2026

Products concerned: Imported threaded fasteners of iron or steel, bolt ends and screw studs, screw studding, other hexagon nuts (excluding those of stainless steel and those identifiable for aircraft).

HS code: Classifiable in subheadings 7318.15.41, 7318.15.42 and 7318.16.30

Duty:

(2)

Enter info force: December 10, 2021 – December 9, 2024

Products concerned: Imported bolts with hexagon heads of iron or steel

HS code: 73181543

Duty:

Enter into force: Starting from September 29, 2020, valid for 5 years

Products concerned: Steel fasteners (including screws, bolts and nuts) originating in the People's Republic of China

HS code: Classified by codes 7318156890, 7318158290, 7318158890, 7318159590, 7318169290, and 7318169990.

Duty: