Federal Register #701-TA-807 and 731-TA-1808

USITC Investigation of Wooden Fence Pickets Imported from China

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched preliminary investigations into imports of wooden fence pickets from China. - Government buyer: - United States International Trade Commission (USITC) - Products under investigation: - Wooden fence pickets - Classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) subheadings: - 4404.10.00 - 4407.19.00 - 4421.99.70 - OEMs and vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named - Government of China identified as the alleged subsidizer - Key requirements and focus: - Determining if imports are sold below fair value (antidumping) - Assessing whether imports are subsidized by the Government of China (countervailing duties) - Evaluating material injury or threat to the U.S. industry - Commission will transmit preliminary findings to the Department of Commerce - Notable details: - Focus is exclusively on imports from China - No procurement of goods or services; this is an investigation into trade practices - Products are specifically defined by HTS subheadings

Description

The United States International Trade Commission has instituted preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations to determine if imports of wooden fence pickets from China are causing material injury or threat to the U.S. industry. The products under investigation are classified under specific subheadings of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. The investigations will assess allegations that these imports are sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Chinese government. The Commission must reach a preliminary determination by November 9, 2026, and transmit its views to the Department of Commerce by November 17, 2026.

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