US Department of Commerce Initiates Changed Circumstances Review of Japanese Stainless Steel Imports

Summary

The US Department of Commerce is initiating a changed circumstances review of stainless steel sheet and strip imports from Japan, following a request from Hitachi Metals, Ltd. The review is in response to a merger between Hitachi Metals and Hitachi Cable Ltd. Preliminary results will be issued, and the review will determine if Hitachi Metals qualifies for preferential tariffs.