Metal Lockers From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

Brief takeaway: The ITC has started five-year ("sunset") reviews to decide whether the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on metal lockers from China should stay in place or be revoked.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission has instituted reviews under the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether revoking the countervailing and antidumping duty orders on metal lockers from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The notice states that interested parties are requested to respond by submitting the specified information to the Commission.

Who's affected: The notice names metal lockers from China (country of origin CN) as the subject merchandise. Specific HTS codes are not stated in the notice text provided. Importers, producers, and other interested parties dealing in this product may find the reviews relevant.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported products fall within the scope of the metal lockers orders as described in the underlying orders, and confirm with your broker.
- Confirm the response deadlines and filing requirements stated by the Commission if you wish to participate as an interested party.
- Check whether existing antidumping and countervailing duties currently apply to your entries of metal lockers from China.
- Review the full Federal Register notice for the specific information the Commission requests and how to submit it.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.