In 2023, on October 12, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to make a positive final determination of industry injury in the fourth anti - dumping sunset review of foundry coke imported from China. The ITC ruled that if the current anti - dumping measures are lifted, the substantial injury to the US domestic industry caused by the import of the products is likely to continue or recur within a reasonably foreseeable period. As a result, the current anti - dumping measures will remain in effect.
The US Department of Commerce first initiated an anti - dumping investigation on foundry coke originating in China on October 17, 2000. On September 17, 2001, the US Department of Commerce officially imposed anti - dumping duties on foundry coke from China. Since then, the US has launched three sunset reviews, and extended the tax - levy period three times on January 10, 2007, June 8, 2012, and May 1, 2017, respectively. The fourth anti - dumping sunset review investigation was launched on April 3, 2023. This decision has a significant impact on the trade of foundry coke between China and the US, affecting the market share and business strategies of Chinese exporters in the US market.