Following a CIT final judgment in Simpson Strong-Tie Co. v. United States (No. 18-00062), Commerce has amended its scope ruling under AD order A-570-909 to exclude crimp drive anchors from coverage. The ruling confirms these fasteners are outside the antidumping duty order on certain steel nails from China.

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Scope: HS 73 / CN, US / AD/CVD
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