Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-10516
Investigations into Air Compressors and Dissolving Pulp Imports for Less-Than-Fair-Value Sales
Buyer
International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
Posted
May 27, 2026
Identifier
2026-10516
NAICS
541690
The Department of Commerce, through its International Trade Administration and Bureau of Industry and Security, is initiating investigations into the importation and pricing of certain air compressors and dissolving pulp: - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration - Bureau of Industry and Security - Products/Services Requested: - Stationary and portable air compressors (electric, gas, or battery powered) - Power range: 373 watts (0.5 HP) to 22.37 kilowatts (30 HP) - Includes reciprocating compressors with integrated pressure vessels - Countries of origin: China, Malaysia, Vietnam - High purity dissolving pulp from Norway - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - MAT Industries, LLC is identified as the petitioner for the air compressor investigation - Notable Requirements: - Focus on determining if imports are being sold at less than fair value (LTFV) - Request for public comments on physical characteristics and scope of air compressors - Dumping margins cited: 22% to 211% for air compressors, 6.54% for dissolving pulp - Annual reporting required for U.S. firms on defense offsets agreements exceeding $5 million - Locations: - Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230 - Bureau of Industry and Security, 1401 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20230, Room 3876
Description
This notice announces the initiation of investigations into the sales at less than fair value of stationary and portable air compressors imported from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration is conducting these investigations to determine if imports from these countries are being sold at unfair prices. Interested parties are invited to submit comments via the provided regulations.gov link. The full text and related documents are accessible through the provided URLs.