Importer Sues Over Antidumping Assessment on Strike Pin Anchors
CBP erred when it assessed antidumping duties on steel threaded rod to strike pin anchors imported from China, Midwest Fastener said in an Oct. 21 complaint at the Court of International Trade (Midwest Fastener v. U.S., CIT #21-00535). The complaint…
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contests the denial by CBP of Midwest Fastener's protest concerning the assessment of antidumping duties on one entry of strike pin anchors imported from China through the Port of Chicago valued at nearly $17,000. At liquidation, CBP assessed AD at the rate of 206% under case number A-570-932, which covers steel threaded rod from China. Midwest Fastener claims the strike pin anchors do not fall within the scope of the case and were therefore incorrectly assessed. The company has asked the court to order the port director in Chicago to reliquidate the entry without the assessment of AD and to refund the duties assessed on the entry, plus interest.