The ITC instituted Investigation Nos. 701-TA-791 (countervailing duty) and 731-TA-1779-1781 (antidumping) on April 7, 2026, covering oil country tubular goods (OCTG) imports from Austria, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates. The preliminary determination deadline is May 18, 2026, with Commission views due to Commerce by May 26, 2026.

The scope of these investigations spans 16 specific HTS subheadings across three chapters. Under Chapter 7304 (seamless tubes and pipes), the covered codes are: 7304.29.10, 7304.29.20, 7304.29.31, 7304.29.41, 7304.29.50, and 7304.29.61. Chapter 7305 (other tubes and pipes with external diameter exceeding 406.4mm) includes: 7305.20.20, 7305.20.40, 7305.20.60, and 7305.20.80. Chapter 7306 (other tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles) covers: 7306.29.10, 7306.29.20, 7306.29.31, 7306.29.41, 7306.29.60, and 7306.29.81.

Action Required: Compliance systems should flag imports from Austria, Taiwan, and UAE classified under these 16 HTS subheadings for potential duty liability. Rate caching logic must account for pending AD/CVD determinations that could impose additional duties retroactively to the petition filing date of April 2, 2026.

The petition was filed on April 2, 2026, by a coalition including the U.S. OCTG Manufacturers Association, U.S. Steel Corporation (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), and the United Steelworkers. The U.S. OCTG Manufacturers Association membership joining the petition includes Axis Pipe and Tube LLC, Borusan Pipe U.S., PTC Liberty Tubulars LLC, Tenaris USA, Vallourec STAR L.P., and Welded Tube USA, Inc.

CVD Note: The countervailing duty investigation (701-TA-791) specifically alleges subsidization by the Government of Austria. The antidumping investigations (731-TA-1779-1781) allege sales at less than fair value from all three countries: Austria, Taiwan, and UAE.

Under 19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a), the Commission must determine whether there is reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by these imports. If Commerce extends the initiation timeline, the May 18, 2026, preliminary deadline would shift accordingly. Importers should monitor EDIS at edis.usitc.gov for case updates and prepare for potential bonding requirements if preliminary duties are imposed.

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