U.S. final ruling on anti-dumping duties on mainland and Taiwan ribbons
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) issued its final determination on the 12th, concluding that certain narrow woven ribbons imported from mainland China and Taiwan were being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, causing significant harm to domestic industries. As a result, the commission approved the imposition of anti-dumping duties, with rates reaching as high as 234% on companies from both regions.
Following the USITC’s affirmative injury determination, the U.S. Department of Commerce is now expected to formally announce the specific anti-dumping duties for affected firms. According to the Department’s ruling on July 13, one mainland Chinese company was exempted from any duty, while other mainland manufacturers faced tax rates ranging from 115.70% to 234.40%. In contrast, the rates imposed on Taiwanese companies were significantly lower, with the highest rate standing at just 4.54%.
Although the ruling was passed, it did not come without controversy. Out of the six commissioners, only three voted in favor of the dumping determination. Two members, including one who was part of the committee, opposed the decision. Another commissioner acknowledged that dumping had occurred among mainland manufacturers but did not support applying similar duties to those from Taiwan.
According to recent trade data, the U.S. imported approximately $13 million worth of ribbons from mainland China and $33.9 million from Taiwan last year. This highlights the scale of trade between the two regions and the U.S., making this case particularly significant.
Under U.S. trade law, the Department of Commerce typically assesses whether dumping has occurred and at what level, while the USITC evaluates whether such imports have caused material injury to domestic industries. Only when both agencies reach a favorable conclusion can the government impose sanctions through customs authorities.
The ongoing economic downturn, fueled by the financial crisis, has led to increased calls for protectionist measures in the U.S. This trend has been further amplified by political pressures, such as the approaching midterm elections. As a result, the U.S. has frequently targeted Chinese goods with various trade remedies.
China has consistently raised concerns about these practices, urging the U.S. to uphold previous agreements and reject protectionist policies. The Chinese government emphasizes the importance of cooperation in addressing global economic challenges rather than resorting to trade barriers.
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