US announces preliminary AD duties on OCTG imports from 3 countries

The US Department of Commerce (USDOC) announced preliminary affirmative anti-dumping (AD) duty determinations on October 30, 2026, for oil country tubular goods (OCTG) imported from Taiwan, Austria, and the United Arab Emirates.

The investigation was initiated on April 22 after petitions were filed by the US OCTG Manufacturers Association (USOMA), United States Steel Corporation, and the United Steelworkers (USW).

Taiwanese rates were set at 51.19% for Shin Yang Steel, 54.74% for Tension Steel Industries, and 52.43% for all other Taiwanese producers. Voestalpine Tubulars and all other Austrian suppliers received 47.21%. UAE rates were 68.88% for Ajmal Steel Tubes and Pipes Industries, 61.45% for Universal Tube and Pipe Industries and THL Pipe and Tube Industries, and 68.23% for all others.

Final determinations are expected by January 20, 2027, for the UAE, and March 22, 2027, for Austria and Taiwan.