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U.S. Producer Files New Trade Case Against Imports of Welded Stainless Line and Pressure Pipe from India, Republic of Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates

July 16, 2026

The Petitions

Bristol Pipe and Tube, Inc.; Felker Brothers Corporation; and Primus Pipe and Tube, Inc. (collectively, “Petitioners”) have filed new petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) seeking the imposition of antidumping (“AD”) and countervailing duties (“CVD”) on imports into the United States of welded stainless line and pressure pipe (“WSLPP”) from India, the Republic of Türkiye (“Türkiye”), and the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”). The petitions allege that imported WSLPP from these countries are being sold in the United States at unfairly low prices and in some cases benefit from unfair government subsidies. If the federal agencies agree, imports of WSLPP could become subject to significant additional duties.

The subject merchandise—WSLPP—is a stainless-steel pipe used in a wide range of industrial applications, including refineries, petrochemical and chemical plants, food processing facilities, pharmaceutical production, water treatment systems, and pipeline projects. WSLPP is valued for its corrosion resistance, durability, and ability to withstand high temperatures and pressures.

Certain imports of WSLPP from other countries are already affected by existing trade measures. The current petitions follow several prior AD/CVD cases involving welded stainless steel pipe products from China and India, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Companies that import, distribute, or purchase WSLPP should closely monitor these investigations. If Commerce reaches affirmative preliminary determinations, importers of WSLPP products from India, Turkey, and the UAE could become subject to significant cash deposit requirements within a matter of months, potentially affecting pricing, sourcing decisions, and product availability.

Scope of the Investigation

The following language describes the imported merchandise that the Petitioners intend to cover in these investigations:

The merchandise covered by these petitions is circular welded austenitic stainless line and pressure pipe of any diameter. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, merchandise meeting the American Society for Testing and Materials (‘‘ASTM’’) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (“ASME”) ASTM A–312/ASME SA312, ASTM A-358/ASME SA358, ASTM A-409/ASME SA409 or ASTM A–778 specifications, the American Petroleum Institute (“API”) specification 5LC, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications.

Excluded from the scope are: (1) welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A–554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A–249, ASTM A–688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A–269, ASTM A–270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (4) welded stainless tubing having a wall thickness of less than 1.65 mm.

Also excluded from the scope of the antidumping duty investigation on India are any products covered by the existing antidumping duty order on welded stainless pressure pipe from India. See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From India: Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders, 81 Fed. Reg. 81,062 (Dep’t Commerce Nov. 17, 2016). Also excluded from the scope of the countervailing duty investigation on India are any products covered by the existing countervailing duty order on welded stainless pressure pipe from India. See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From India: Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders, 81 Fed. Reg. 81,062 (Dep’t Commerce Nov. 17, 2016).

The subject imports are normally classified in subheadings 7305.31.6010, 7306.11.0010, 7306.11.0050, 7306.40.5005, 7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 7306.40.5085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTS’’). They may also enter under HTS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042, 7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 7306.40.5090. The HTS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of these orders is dispositive.

Key Facts

Petitioners: Bristol Pipe and Tube, Inc.; Felker Brothers Corporation; and Primus Pipe and Tube, Inc.

Foreign Producers/Exporters and U.S. Importers: Please contact Clark Hill’s International Trade team for a listing of individual importers and exporters named in the petitions.

AD/CVD margins: Petitioners alleged the following AD and CVD margins:

  • India: AD Margin 67.62 % to 154.37% ad valorem, and a CVD margin above de minimis
  • Turkey: AD margin from 14.88% to 113.28%, ad valorem, and a CVD margin above de minimis
  • UAE: AD margin from 62.36% to 120.19%, ad valorem

The Investigations

The DOC and the ITC will conduct parallel investigations. The ITC will first determine if there is a reasonable indication of material injury or threat of injury to the U.S. industry. The DOC will then determine whether imports are being dumped or unfairly subsidized and will calculate corresponding AD and CVD duty margins that importers will need to pay on their entries.

If the DOC issues an affirmative preliminary determination, importers will be required to deposit the estimated AD/CVD duties on their imports as of the date that the DOC publishes its affirmative preliminary determination in the Federal Register. In this case, the DOC’s preliminary determinations are currently expected by October 8, 2026 (CVD) and December 22, 2026 (AD), although the schedule is subject to change. Importers should be aware that cash deposits may apply earlier if the DOC finds that there is a surge of imports after the Petitions were filed.

Next Steps

Given the strict statutory deadlines, governing AD and CVD investigations, U.S. importers and foreign producers are advised to prepare as soon as possible.

If this product is of interest to your business, please contact Clark Hill’s International Trade for additional details and strategic guidance information.

A schedule of approximate key dates is below.

Approximate Key Dates*
Antidumping Duty Investigation
Event No. of Days Date of Action
Petition Filed 0 7/15/2026
DOC Initiation Date 20 8/4/2026
DOC Separate Rate Applications 41 8/25/2026
DOC Q&V Questionnaires 44 8/28/2026
ITC Preliminary Determination 45 8/31/2026
DOC Preliminary AD Determination 160 12/22/2026
DOC Final AD Determination 235 3/7/2027
ITC Final AD Determination 280 4/21/2027
DOC AD Publication of Order 287 4/28/2027
Countervailing Duty Investigation
Event No. of Days Date of Action
Petition Filed 0 7/15/2026
DOC Initiation Date 20 8/4/2026
DOC Q&V Questionnaires 44 8/28/2026
ITC Preliminary Determination 45 8/31/2026
DOC Preliminary CVD Determination 85 10/8/2026
Request for a DOC Hearing 122 11/16/2026
DOC Final CVD Determination 160 12/22/2026
ITC Final CVD Determination 205 2/5/2027
DOC CVD Publication of Order 212 2/12/2027

Contact Clark Hill

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* All deadlines are approximate and are subject to change throughout the course of an investigation. Deadlines that fall on a weekend or Federal holiday are extended to the next business day, as shown above. Contact Clark Hill for current updates and details.

Additional contributor: Onjoly Purification

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