The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has made a determination that raises concerns about the importation of boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The USITC believes that these products are being sold in the United States at less than fair value and may be causing material injury to the U.S. industry. As a result of the affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will proceed with its investigations into these imports, specifically focusing on the issue of preliminary antidumping duty. The preliminary duty determinations are expected to be announced around October 2, 2023. The USITC's public report on this matter, titled "Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam," will provide comprehensive insights into the investigations and the views of the Commission.Boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale are widely used for storage purposes in various settings such as homes, basements, garages, offices, and commercial or industrial operations. The "boltless" system of assembly, which relies on rivets or protrusions, allows for easy and tool-free construction of the shelving units. These units, packaged with all the necessary components, are available in different sizes and configurations, with or without shelves.The USITC's investigations were initiated in response to a petition filed by Edsal Manufacturing Co. Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois. The investigations aim to assess the impact of these imported products on the U.S. industry. In 2022, there were two U.S. producers of boltless steel shelving units, with plants located in California, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. The investigations will also consider the imports of these products from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, which are identified as the leading sources.
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has made a determination that raises concerns about the importation of boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The USITC believes that these products are being sold in the United States at less than fair value and may be causing material injury to the U.S. industry. As a result of the affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will proceed with its investigations into these imports, specifically focusing on the issue of preliminary antidumping duty. The preliminary duty determinations are expected to be announced around October 2, 2023. The USITC's public report on this matter, titled "Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam," will provide comprehensive insights into the investigations and the views of the Commission.Boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale are widely used for storage purposes in various settings such as homes, basements, garages, offices, and commercial or industrial operations. The "boltless" system of assembly, which relies on rivets or protrusions, allows for easy and tool-free construction of the shelving units. These units, packaged with all the necessary components, are available in different sizes and configurations, with or without shelves.The USITC's investigations were initiated in response to a petition filed by Edsal Manufacturing Co. Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois. The investigations aim to assess the impact of these imported products on the U.S. industry. In 2022, there were two U.S. producers of boltless steel shelving units, with plants located in California, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. The investigations will also consider the imports of these products from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, which are identified as the leading sources.
