Commerce Department Finalizes Anti-Dumping Duties on German CTL Plate

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its administrative review of anti-dumping duties on carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length (CTL) plate imported from Germany. The final determination, published on February 17, 2026, confirms a zero percent dumping margin for AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke, meaning no anti-dumping duties will be applied to their products.

Background

On April 9, 2025, the Commerce Department initiated a less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation into imports of fiberglass door panels from the People’s Republic of China. The preliminary results were published on August 12, 2025, inviting interested parties to submit comments. No comments were received, leading to the final determination mirroring the preliminary findings.

Delays Due to Government Shutdown

The final determination was delayed due to the lapse in appropriations and subsequent Federal Government shutdown in November 2025. Deadlines in administrative proceedings were initially tolled by 47 days and then by an additional 21 days due to a backlog of electronically filed documents. This resulted in a new deadline of February 17, 2026, for the final determination.

Scope of the Order

The order covers CTL plate originating from Germany. A complete description of the scope can be found in the preliminary results.

Final Results

The final results of the review determined the following weighted-average dumping margin:

• AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke: 0.00 percent

Assessment and Cash Deposit Requirements

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess anti-dumping duties on appropriate entries of subject merchandise based on the final results. Given the zero percent dumping margin for Dillinger, entries from that company will be liquidated without regard to anti-dumping duties.

For entries produced by Dillinger where the company was unaware the merchandise was destined for the United States, the “automatic assessment” practice will apply. These entries will be liquidated at the all-others rate of 20.99 percent if no rate exists for the intermediate companies involved.

Cash deposit requirements will be effective upon publication in the Federal Register. The cash deposit rate for Dillinger is 0.00 percent. Rates for other companies will remain as previously established. For producers and exporters not covered, the all-others rate of 20.99 percent will apply.

Importers’ Responsibilities

Importers are reminded of their responsibility to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of anti-dumping duties prior to liquidation, as outlined in 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2). Failure to comply may result in the assessment of double anti-dumping duties.

Contact Information

For further information, contact Miranda Bourdeau and Samuel Frost at the AD/CVD Operations Office V, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-2021 and (202) 482-8180, respectively.