China Circular Welded Pipe: Electrical Wire Pass-Throughs for Fire Barriers Exempt from AD/CV Duties

Fire prevention products imported by Unique Fire Stop Products that are used to pass electrical wires through fire-protection barrier in newly-constructed buildings are not subject to antidumping and countervailing duties on circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from China (A-570-910/C-570-911), said the Commerce Department in a scope ruling issued June 10. Although the “Fire Stop Product” shares the physical characteristics of merchandise subject to the order, such as carbon content and a circular cross-section, it is not “standard pipe” used for low-pressure conveyance of gases and liquids or “structural pipe” used for framing and support members. Rather, it is most similar to electrical conduit, which is specifically exempted from the scope of duties, said Commerce.