Slag Pots from China Investigation Final Phase Completed
Summary
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has completed the final phase of its investigation into Slag Pots from China. This action concludes investigations under Inv. No. 701-TA-753 and 731-TA-1731, involving both countervailing duties and antidumping duties.
What changed
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has finalized its investigation into Slag Pots from China, concluding both the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation (Inv. No. 701-TA-753) and the antidumping (AD) investigation (Inv. No. 731-TA-1731). The final determination date was November 25, 2025, marking the completion of the final phase. The investigation involved parties such as WHEMCO-Steel Castings, Inc. (Petitioner), Kennecott Utah Copper, LLC, and MECC-USA LLC.
This final determination signifies the conclusion of the import injury investigation. Regulated entities involved in the import or manufacture of slag pots from China should review the final determination and any associated Commerce Department notices for potential implications regarding tariffs and trade restrictions. While specific compliance actions are not detailed in this summary, entities should be prepared for potential trade remedies to be applied based on these findings.
What to do next
- Review USITC final determination for Slag Pots from China (Inv. No. 701-TA-753 and 731-TA-1731).
- Consult Commerce Department notices for any resulting trade remedy actions.
- Assess impact on import/manufacturing operations of slag pots from China.
Source document (simplified)
Slag Pots from China; Inv. No. 701-TA-753 and 731-TA-1731 (Final)
Investigation 701-753
Slag Pots from China; Inv. No. 701-TA-753 and 731-TA-1731 (Final)
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General
Full Title Slag Pots from China; Inv. No. 701-TA-753 and 731-TA-1731 (Final) Investigation Number 701-753 Docket Number 3798 Investigation Type Import Injury Investigation Categories AD , CVD Topic Slag Pots Product Group Code ME - Machinery and electronic/scientific equipment Investigation Phase Final Phase Number 1 Investigation Status Completed
Procedural History
| | Change Reason | Change Effective Date |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed | | 11/25/2025 |
| Active | | 06/17/2025 |
| Pending | | 02/24/2025 |
Case Manager Sonya.Chichester
Dates
These are the important dates associated with this investigation.
Primary Investigation Dates
Start Date 06/17/2025 Investigation End Date 11/25/2025 Commerce Preliminary CVD Determination Date 04/03/2025 Commerce Preliminary AD Determination Date 06/17/2025 Commerce Final Determination Date 08/28/2025 Commerce Final AD Determination Date 08/28/2025 ITC Qs Issued 06/20/2025 ITC Qs Returned 07/14/2025 Prehearing Report to Commission Date 08/13/2025 Prehearing Briefs Due from Parties 08/20/2025 Deadline for Request to Appear at Hearing 08/21/2025 Hearing/Conf Start Date 08/27/2025 Hearing/Conf End Date 08/27/2025 Hearing/Conf Suspended/Canceled Posthearing/Conf Briefs Due from Parties 09/03/2025 Staff Report Due to Commission 09/16/2025 Party Comments Due Date 09/23/2025 Vote Date 09/25/2025 Determination Date 11/25/2025 Views Date 11/25/2025 Investigation Termination Date Is Split Final? False
Split Final Schedules
There are no records of this type.
Participants and Witnesses
Participants
These are the outside parties associated with this investigation.
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| | Participant Type | Name | Active Date | Inactive Date | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Petitioner | WHEMCO-Steel Castings, Inc. Participant Representative: Buchanan Inersoll & Rooney PC | 02/24/2025 | 11/25/2025 | |
| | Interested Party | Kennecott Utah Copper, LLC Participant Representative: Baker & McKenzie LLP | 07/14/2025 | 11/25/2025 | |
| | Interested Party | MECC-USA LLC Participant Representative: | 02/24/2025 | 11/25/2025 | |
Witnesses
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| | Full Name | Company/Affiliation | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Tracey Schenk | WHEMCO | |
| | Thomas Kane | WHEMCO | |
| | John McKay | WHEMCO | |
| | Kyle March | Rio Tinto Group | |
| | Adam Yates | Rio Tinto Group | |
Staff
These are internal ITC staff members associated with this investigation.
Staff List
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| | Is Active? | Staff Assigned Type | Staff Name | Staff Active Date | Staff Inactive Date | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Supervisory Investigator | Elizabeth Haines | 06/17/2025 | 11/25/2025 | |
| | | Investigator | Jordan Harriman | 06/17/2025 | 11/25/2025 | |
Document Links
EDIS Documents
| Doc Type | Title | Received Date | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Notice | F.R. Notice of Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations | 07/01/2025 | |
EDIS Searches
- ## Confidential Service List for Investigation 701-753
- ## Public Service List for Investigation 701-753
- ## Transcripts for investigation 701-753
News Releases
Other Documents
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| | Document Type | Document Title | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Commerce FR Notices | C–570–197 - China CVD | |
| | Commerce FR Notices | A–570–196 - China AD | |
| | Questionnaire - US Producer | | |
| | Questionnaire - US Importer | | |
| | Questionnaire - Foreign Producer | | |
| | Questionnaire - US Purchaser | | |
| | USITC FR Notices | USITC Scheduling | |
| | Other | D-Grids Spec Sheet | |
| | USITC FR Notices | USITC Determination - Final | |
| | Publication | USITC PUB 5679 | |
Votes
These are the list of voting records associated with each country specific level-2 investigation.
| Sub-Investigation | Country | Investigation Category | Vote Type | Vote | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 701-753 | China | CVD | Investigation Vote | Affirmative | |
| 731-1731 | China | AD | Investigation Vote | Affirmative | |
Commerce Orders
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| | Commerce Order/Case Number | Sub-Investigation | Order Issuance/Suspension Agreement Date | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | A-570-196 | 731-1731 China AD | 01/26/2026 | |
| | C-570-197 | 701-753 China CVD | 01/26/2026 | |
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