Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Certain Brake Drums from the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Türkiye
On January 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of certain brake drums from the People’s Republic of China (China) and the Republic of Türkiye (Türkiye). Commerce is also conducting concurrent countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of brake drums from China and Türkiye.
Preliminary Dumping Rates
China
| Exporter | Producer | Dumping rate (percent) | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset(s)) (percent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shandong ConMet Mechanical Co., Ltd. | Shandong ConMet Mechanical Co., Ltd. | 109.64 | 109.64 |
| Liaoning Hechuang CV Parts MFG Co. | Liaoning Hechuang CV Parts MFG Co. | 109.64 | 109.64 |
| Ningbo Qingchen International Trade Co., Ltd. | Hebei OE Auto Spare Parts Co., Ltd. | 109.64 | 109.64 |
| Qingdao Jasmine International Trade Co., Ltd | Longyao County Yiheng Auto Parts Co., Ltd. | 109.64 | 109.64 |
| Qingdao Tordon Brake Co., Ltd. | Shandong Lingang Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd. | 109.64 | 109.64 |
| Qiqihar Beimo Auto Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd | Qiqihar Beimo Auto Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd | 109.64 | 109.64 |
| Shandong Haoxin Co., Ltd. | Shandong Lingang Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd. | 109.64 | 109.64 |
| Shandong Hongma Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd | Shandong Hongma Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd | 109.64 | 109.64 |
| Shandong North Autotech Co., Ltd | Longyao Gucheng Automobile Parts Factory | 109.64 | 109.64 |
| Shanghai Winsun Auto Parts Co., Ltd. | Shandong Longji Machinery Co., Ltd. | 109.64 | 109.64 |
| China-Wide Entity | 160.79* | 150.25 | |
* Rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.
Türkiye
| Exporter/producer | dumping rate (Percent) |
|---|---|
| Eku Fren ve Dok. San. A.S. | 12.73 |
| Akkus Dokum San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti | 142.29* |
| Buyuk Eker Bijon Sanayi Ve Ticaret | 142.29* |
| Genk Otomotiv San. Dis Tic. Ltd. Sti | 142.29* |
| All Others | 12.73 |
* Rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.
Case Calendar
| EVENT | AD INVESTIGATION |
|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | June 20, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | July 10, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations | August 12, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | January 23, 2025 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | June 16, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determinations* | July 31, 2025 |
| Issuance of Orders** | August 7, 2025 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
* This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
Import Statistics
| China | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (Units) | 140,791,302 | 124,526,271 | 137,108,403 |
| Value (USD) | $505,057,915 | $662,153,409 | $516,123,886 |
| Türkiye | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (Units) | 1,556,645 | 1,971,341 | 2,063,520 |
| Value (USD) | $41,004,025& | $59,047,366 | $48,300,084 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 8708.30.5020 and 8708.30.5090). Imports of brake drums enter under HTSUS subheadings that may cover subject and non-subject merchandise. Therefore, publicly available import data may not accurately reflect actual imports of brake drums covered by the scope of the investigations
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is Webb Wheel Products, Inc. (Cullman, AL).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of preliminary FAQs.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigation, are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case numbers A-570-174 and A-489-853.
- To date, Commerce maintains 721 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.
****SOURCE Department of Commerce – International Trade Administration
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