The United States International Trade Commission voted 4-0 to determine that there is a reasonable indication of material injury to the U.S. industry from imports of welded stainless steel line and pressure pipe from India, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. The vote allows the Department of Commerce to continue its investigations into these imports, which are alleged to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized by their respective governments. Commissioner Bart Thanhauser did not participate in the vote.
What it means
The USITC public report, titled “Welded Stainless Steel Line and Pressure Pipe from India, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates,” will be published as Publication 5789. The agency stated the report will be available on its website by October 6, 2026. The investigations are tracked under Inv. Nos. 701-TA-800-801 and 731-TA-1796-1798.
Key facts
- Vote: 4 affirmative, 0 negative, 1 non-participating commissioner
- Products: Welded stainless steel line and pressure pipe
- Countries under investigation: India, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
- Allegations: Less-than-fair-value sales; government subsidies (India, Turkey)
- Investigation numbers: 701-TA-800-801; 731-TA-1796-1798
- Report title: Welded Stainless Steel Line and Pressure Pipe from India, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates
- Publication number: USITC Publication 5789
- Report availability date: October 6, 2026
Source: United States International Trade Commission news release (usitc.gov)