Notice2026-00784
Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe From Japan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
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Published
January 16, 2026
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentInternational Trade Administration
Abstract
As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on welded large diameter line pipe (welded line pipe) from Japan would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of this AD order.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 11 (Friday, January 16, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2097-2098]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00784]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-588-857]
Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe From Japan: Continuation of
Antidumping Duty Order
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of
Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on welded large
diameter line pipe (welded line pipe) from Japan would likely lead to
the continuation or recurrence of dumping, and material injury to an
industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of
continuation of this AD order.
DATES: Applicable December 29, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jana[eacute] Martin, AD/CVD
Operations, Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0238.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On December 6, 2001, Commerce published in the Federal Register the
AD order on welded line pipe from Japan.\1\ On September 3, 2024, the
ITC instituted,\2\ and Commerce initiated,\3\ the fourth sunset review
of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended (the Act). As a result of its review, Commerce determined that
revocation of the Order would likely lead to the continuation or
recurrence of dumping and, therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude
of the margins of dumping likely to prevail should the Order be
revoked.\4\
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\1\ See Antidumping Duty Order: Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe
from Japan, 66 FR 63368 (December 6, 2001) (Order).
\2\ See Certain Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe from Japan;
Institution of a Five-Year Review, 89 FR 71417 (September 3, 2024)
(ITC Institution of a Five-Year Review).
\3\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 71252
(September 3, 2024).
\4\ See Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe from Japan: Final
Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping
Duty Orders, 90 FR 303 (January 5, 2025), and accompanying Issues
and Decision Memorandum (IDM).
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On December 29, 2025, the ITC published its determination, pursuant
to sections 751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the Order would
likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an
industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.\5\
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\5\ See Certain Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe from Japan, 90
FR 60739 (December 29, 2025) (ITC Final Determination).
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Scope of the Order
The merchandise covered by this Order is certain welded carbon and
alloy line pipe, of circular cross section and with an outside diameter
greater than 16 inches, but less than 64 inches, in diameter whether or
not stenciled. This product is normally produced according to American
Petroleum Institute (API) specifications, including Grades A25, A, B,
and X grades ranging from X42 to X80, but can also be produced to other
specifications. The product currently is classified under U.S.
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) item numbers 7305.11.10.30,
7305.11.10.60, 7305.11.50.00, 7305.12.10.30, 7305.12.10.60,
7305.12.50.00, 7305.19.10.30. 7305.19.10.60, and 7305.19.50.00.
Although the HTSUS item numbers are provided for convenience and
customs purposes, the written description of the scope is dispositive.
Specifically, not included within the scope of this investigation is
the American Water Works Association (AWWA) specification water and
sewage pipe and the following size/grade combinations, of line pipe:
<bullet> Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 18
inches and less than or equal to 22 inches, with a wall thickness
measuring 0.750 inch or greater, regardless of grade.
<bullet> Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 24
inches and less than 30 inches, with wall thickness measuring greater
than 0.875 inches in grades A, B, and X42, with wall thickness
measuring greater than 0.750 inches in grades X52 through X56, and with
wall thickness measuring greater than 0.688 inches in grades X60 or
greater.
<bullet> Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 30
inches and less than 36 inches, with wall thickness measuring greater
than 1.250 inches in grades A, B, and X42, with wall thickness
measuring greater than 1.000 inches in grades X52 through X56, and with
wall thickness measuring greater than 0.875 inches in grades X60 or
greater.
<bullet> Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 36
inches and less than 42 inches, with wall thickness measuring greater
than 1.375 inches in grades A, B, and X42, with wall thickness
measuring greater than 1.250 inches in grades X52 through X56, and with
wall thickness measuring greater than 1.125 inches in grades X60 or
greater.
<bullet> Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 42
inches and less than 64 inches, with a wall thickness measuring greater
than 1.500 inches in grades A, B, and X42, with wall thickness
measuring greater than 1.375 inches in grades X52 through X56, and with
wall thickness measuring greater than 1.250 inches in grades X60 or
greater.
<bullet> Having an outside diameter equal to 48 inches, with a wall
thickness measuring 1.0 inch or greater, in grades X-80 or greater.
<bullet> In API grades X80 or above, having an outside diameter of
48 inches to and including 52 inches, and with a wall thickness of 0.90
inch or more.
<bullet> In API grades XI00 or above, having an outside diameter of
48 inches to and including 52 inches, and with a wall thickness of 0.54
inch or more.
<bullet> An API grade X-80 having an outside diameter of 21 inches
and wall thickness of 0.625 inch or more.
Continuation of the Order
As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that
revocation of the Order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence
of dumping, and material injury to an industry in the United States,
pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby orders the
continuation of the Order. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will
continue to collect AD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time
of entry for all imports of subject merchandise.
The effective date of the continuation of the Order will be
December 29, 2025.\6\ Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19
CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year
reviews of the Order not later
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than 30 days prior to fifth anniversary of the date of the last
determination by the ITC.
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\6\ See ITC Final Determination.
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Administrative Protective Order (APO)
This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to
an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of
proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR
351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary
information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written
notification of the return or destruction of APO materials, or
conversion to judicial protective order, is hereby requested. Failure
to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which
is subject to sanction.
Notification to Interested Parties
This five-year sunset review and this notice are in accordance with
sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act and published in accordance
with section 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).
Dated: January 12, 2026.
Christopher Abbott,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the
non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for
Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2026-00784 Filed 1-15-26; 8:45 am]
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