Commerce Final AD/CVD Determinations for Steel Fencing from China

ITA AD/CVD Case Announcements

Filed March 11th, 2026

Detected March 12th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced final affirmative determinations in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations for temporary steel fencing from China. This action imposes duties on imports found to be unfairly priced or subsidized, impacting importers and exporters.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued final affirmative determinations in its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning temporary steel fencing originating from the People's Republic of China. These determinations establish weighted-average dumping margins and cash deposit rates, with specific rates listed for various Chinese exporters and producers, such as Hebei Minmetals Co., Ltd. and Tianjin Linkwel International Trading Co., Ltd., with margins and deposit rates at approximately 129.70% and 129.68% respectively.

This final determination means that U.S. Customs and Border Protection will require importers and exporters of temporary steel fencing from China to deposit cash in an amount based on these rates. This action is a significant trade enforcement measure intended to counteract unfair trade practices and protect domestic industries. Importers and exporters involved in this product category should review the specific margins and deposit rates applicable to their transactions and ensure compliance with the new duty requirements.

What to do next

Review final dumping margins and cash deposit rates for temporary steel fencing from China.
Ensure cash deposits are made at the determined rates for all relevant imports.
Consult with legal counsel regarding potential appeals or further compliance measures.

Penalties

Cash deposits required at determined rates (approx. 129.70% weighted-average dumping margin and 129.68% cash deposit rate).

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Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Temporary Steel Fencing from China

Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Temporary Steel Fencing from the People’s Republic of China

On March 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its final affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of temporary steel fencing from the People’s Republic of China (China).

Final Dumping Margins

China

| Exporter | Producer | Weighted- Average Dumping Rate Margin (percent) | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset(s)) (percent) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hebei Minmetals Co., Ltd. | Huanghua Wangang Hardware Co., Ltd.. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Minmetals Co., Ltd. | Huanghua Taiyue Hardware Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Minmetals Co., Ltd.. | Hebei Wuxin Garden Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Minmetals Co., Ltd. | Huanghua Qingxin Metal Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Minmetals Co., Ltd. | Huanghua Xingyu Hardware Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Minmetals Co., Ltd. | Huanghua Deyue Hardware Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Minmetals Co., Ltd. | Cangzhou Hualing Metal Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Minmetals Co., Ltd. | Huanghua Huanyu Hardware Factory | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Tianjin Linkwel International Trading Co., Ltd. | Tianjin Lianhao Metal Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Tianjin Linkwel International Trading Co., Ltd. | Changzhou Lianrui Metal Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Shantou Jiayu Trading Co., Ltd. | Huanghua Juntai Hardware Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Shijiazhuang Shuangming Trade Co., Ltd. | Huanghua Wangang Hardware Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Shijiazhuang Shuangming Trade Co., Ltd. | Huanghua Taiyue Hardware Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Shijiazhuang Shuangming Trade Co., Ltd.. | Hebei Wuxin Garden Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Shijiazhuang Shuangming Trade Co., Ltd.. | Huanghua Qingxin Metal Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Shijiazhuang Shuangming Trade Co., Ltd.. | Huanghua Xingyu Hardware Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Metaltec Group Co., Limited | Shijiazhuang Shuangming Trade Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Metaltec Group Co., Limited | Huanghua Wangang Hardware Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Metaltec Group Co., Limited | Huanghua Taiyue Hardware Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Metaltec Group Co., Limited | Hebei Wuxin Garden Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Metaltec Group Co., Limited | Huanghua Qingxin Metal Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Metaltec Group Co., Limited | Huanghua Xingyu Hardware Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Yelang Imp. & Exp. Trade Co., Ltd. | Huanghua Pengxiang Hardware Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Joint Force Int’l Co., Limited | Hebei Minmetals Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Joint Force Int’l Co., Limited | Huanghua Wangang Hardware Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Joint Force Int’l Co., Limited | Huanghua Taiyue Hardware Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Joint Force Int’l Co., Limited | Hebei Wuxin Garden Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Joint Force Int’l Co., Limited | Huanghua Qingxin Metal Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Joint Force Int’l Co., Limited | Huanghua Xingyu Hardware Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Joint Force Int’l Co., Limited | Huanghua Deyue Hardware Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Joint Force Int’l Co., Limited | Huanghua Huanyu Hardware Factory | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Jinshi Industrial Metal Co., Ltd. | Tangshan ZhongRui IndustriaI Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Jinshi Industrial Metal Co., Ltd. | Huanghua Tianhang Hardware Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Jinshi Industrial Metal Co., Ltd. | Hebei Tinlin Metal Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Jinshi Industrial Metal Co., Ltd. | Huanghua Xindarui Hardware Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Haiao Wire Mesh Products Co., Ltd. | Raoyang Shengshi Metal Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Anping Chengxin Metal Mesh Co., Ltd. | Anping Chengxin Metal Mesh Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Houtuo Co., Ltd. | Huanghua Aiyuan Hardware Products Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Neweast Yilong Trading Co., Ltd | Huanghua City Deyue Hardware Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| Hebei Giant Metal Technology Co., Ltd. | Hebei Giant Metal Technology Co., Ltd. | 129.70 | 129.68 |
| China-Wide Entity* | | 184.27* | 184.25 |
* Rate based on facts available with adverse inferences.

Final Subsidy Rates

China

| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate (percent) |
| --- | --- |
| Hebei Minmetals Co., Ltd. | 49.19 |
| Shijiazhuang SD Company Ltd. | 178.97* |
| Anping County Xingpeng Hardware Co., Ltd. | 178.97* |
| Shenzhou Yuelei Metal Products Co., Ltd. | 178.97* |
| Sichuan Gold-Link Industry | 178.97* |
| Sourcing Solution Co., Ltd. | 178.97* |
| Tianjin Mengsheng Metal Products | 178.97* |
| All Others | 49.19 |
*Rate based on facts available with adverse inferences.

Import Statistics

| China | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volume (KG) | 281,368,028 | 298,736,276 | 254,147,527 |
| Value (USD) | $533,098,998 | $617,899,125 | $487,027,273 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 7308.90.9590. Imports of temporary steel fencing enter under an HTSUS subheading that may cover subject and non-subject merchandise. Therefore, publicly available import data may not accurately reflect actual imports of temporary steel fencing covered by the scope of the investigations.

Next Steps

The International Trade Commission (ITC) is running concurrent injury determination investigations. For more information related to the International Trade Commission’s timeline, please refer to the ITC’s calendar.

Other Case Information

The petitioner is ZND US Inc. (Statesville, NC).
For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of FAQs for the final determination.
Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, is 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-570-198 and C-570-199.
To date, Commerce maintains 821 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.

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