Federal Register #2026-08195

Countervailing Duty Investigation of Austrian Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG)

The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, has initiated a countervailing duty investigation into imports of certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Austria. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Enforcement and Compliance, Office IX, AD/CVD Operations - Products/Scope: - Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) - Hollow steel products of circular cross-section, including oil well casing and tubing - Includes both seamless and welded, carbon and alloy steel, finished or unfinished - Excludes drill pipe, unattached couplings, and products with 10.5% or more chromium by weight - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the investigation targets Austrian manufacturers and exporters of OCTG - Notable Requirements: - Investigation focuses on whether the Government of Austria provides countervailable subsidies to OCTG producers/exporters - Covers 11 alleged subsidy programs - Period of investigation: January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025 - Involves consultation with the Austrian government and interested parties - Petitioners include the U.S. OCTG Manufacturers Association, United States Steel Corporation, and United Steelworkers union

Description

This notice announces the initiation of a countervailing duty investigation on certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) imported from Austria. The investigation is conducted by the International Trade Administration under the Department of Commerce. The investigation aims to determine whether imports of OCTG from Austria benefit from countervailable subsidies conferred by the Government of Austria. The scope includes hollow steel products of circular cross-section, including oil well casing and tubing, of iron or steel, whether seamless or welded. The investigation will assess 11 alleged subsidy programs and involves consultation with the Government of Austria and interested parties.

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