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                            The US Department of Commerce has issued its final anti-dumping (AD) margins on imports of welded stainless pressure pipe (WSPP) from India, concluding a long-running investigation into pricing practices. The decision sets definitive duties on Indian exporters, aimed at countering alleged dumping of WSPP into the American market at below fair value.
The final margins will determine the duty rates applicable to Indian producers and exporters, potentially raising costs for shipments to the US. While exact rates vary by company, the ruling is expected to impact major Indian manufacturers supplying WSPP to American buyers in industries such as energy, petrochemicals, and infrastructure.
Industry observers note that the decision comes at a time of heightened trade scrutiny, with the US tightening oversight on steel and pipe imports to protect domestic producers. For India, the margins may affect export competitiveness, though producers are likely to explore alternative markets to offset potential losses.
The ruling underscores ongoing trade frictions in the global steel sector, where measures such as anti-dumping duties continue to shape cross-border flows of specialized products.
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