Manufacturer Seeks New AD Duties on Phosphor Copper From South Korea
Metallurgical Products Company filed a petition on March 9 with the Commerce Department and International Trade Commission asking new antidumping duties on phosphor copper from South Korea. Phosphor copper is used mostly to manufacture copper tubing and phosphor copper brazing rods by brazing rod manufacturers, and is also used by brass mills, foundries, and in products that are produced by copper and brass melting, said the petition.
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Proposed Scope
The merchandise covered by this investigation is master alloys of copper containing five percent or more of phosphorus by weight, regardless of form (including but not limited to shot, pellet, waffle, ingot, or nugget), and regardless of size or weight. Subject merchandise consists predominantly of copper, and may contain other elements, including but not limited to iron (Fe), lead (Pb), or tin (Sn), in small amounts (up to one percent by weight).
Merchandise covered by this investigation is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States ("HTSUS") under subheading 7405.00.1000. This HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes; the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive.
Commerce Accepting Comments on Petition Support
The Commerce Department is accepting comments on domestic industry support for the petitions to determine whether the petitions meet the dual requirements of support by domestic producers or workers accounting for (1) at least 25% of the total production of the domestic-like product and (2) more than 50% of the production of the domestic-like product produced by that portion of the industry expressing support for, or opposition to, the petition. If the petitions meet these requirements, among others, Commerce will initiate an antidumping duty investigation that could lead to a permanent antidumping duty order. Comments are due by March 29.
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