China lockers CVD sunset; ITC lockers/copper pipe

Three sunset-related notices land together. Commerce issued the expedited first sunset final for the China metal lockers CVD order (FR Doc. 2026-22627, C-570-134, dated October 30, 2026, Scot Fullerton). The ITC scheduled expedited five-year reviews for metal lockers from China (FR Doc. 2026-22597, 701-TA-656 and 731-TA-1533 (Review), issued November 3, 2026) and for seamless refined copper pipe and tube from Vietnam (FR Doc. 2026-22595, 731-TA-1528 (Review), issued November 3, 2026). All three are scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on November 5, 2026.

China lockers CVD likely rates up to 131.51% for the ITC. ITC expedited schedules: lockers comments Feb 4, 2027; Vietnam copper pipe comments Jan 7, 2027. Not new cash deposits.

Commerce: China metal lockers CVD sunset final

CVD order published August 20, 2021 (86 FR 46826). First sunset initiated July 2, 2026 (91 FR 40515). List Industries, Inc. and Tennsco, LLC filed notices of intent July 16, 2026 and substantive responses July 31, 2026. No respondent substantive responses; Commerce notified the ITC August 24, 2026 and conducted an expedited review. Likely-to-prevail net subsidy rates: Xingyi Metalworking Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. / Zhejiang Xingyi Metal Products Co., Ltd. 24.66%; Changshu Taron Machinery Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Guangdong Yuhua Building Materials Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Tongrun Tool Cabinet Co., Ltd., Luoyang Mas Younger Office Furniture Co. / Louyang Mas Younger Export and Import Co., Luoyang Shidiu Import and Export Co., Ltd., Suzhou Yuanda Commercial Products Co., Ltd., Winnsen Industry Co., Ltd., and Xiamen Headleader Technology 131.51%; All Others 24.66%. Commerce's separate lockers AD sunset final is covered in magnesia bricks, lockers, ironing tables: sunsets.

What these rates mean (and do not)

Under sections 751(c) and 752 of the Act, Commerce reports the subsidy rates likely to prevail if the order were revoked. Those figures are what Commerce reports to the ITC. They are not new cash deposit rates, and this notice does not change current cash deposits. The order stays in effect while the ITC completes its separate sunset determination. ACCESS hosts the Issues and Decision Memorandum (access.trade.gov).

ITC: metal lockers from China (expedited)

On October 5, 2026, the Commission found the domestic interested party group response adequate (List Industries Inc. and Tennsco LLC) and the respondent interested party group response inadequate, and decided on expedited reviews. Commissioner Kearns voted to conduct full reviews. Institution: 91 FR 40581 (July 2, 2026). Staff report January 28, 2027; written comments due on or before 5:15 p.m. on February 4, 2027 (may not contain new factual information).

ITC: copper pipe and tube from Vietnam (expedited)

On October 5, 2026, the Commission found the domestic interested party group response adequate (American Copper Tube Coalition) and the respondent group response inadequate, and decided on an expedited review. Institution: 91 FR 40575 (July 2, 2026). Staff report December 30, 2026; comments due on or before January 7, 2027. The Commission determined this review is extraordinarily complicated and extended the review period by up to 90 days. Commerce's side of this sunset is covered in copper pipe and tube Vietnam AD first sunset final. Other recent ITC expedited schedules: ITC expedited sunsets: ironing tables, CTL plate.

Action items

• Treat the Commerce CVD percentages as sunset "likely to prevail" rates for the ITC, not as revised deposit instructions.
• Keep tracking China metal lockers under the existing AD and CVD orders and cash deposits until any later continuation or revocation notice.
• Calendar the ITC comment deadlines: Vietnam copper pipe January 7, 2027; China lockers February 4, 2027 at 5:15 p.m.

Antidumping and countervailing duties (including AD and CVD cash deposits) are not eligible for drawback (19 U.S.C. 1677h; see AD/CVD duties are excluded from drawback). Ordinary customs duties on the same entries can still be drawback-eligible when merchandise is exported or destroyed (or used to manufacture exported goods) and the claim otherwise qualifies (how to file a duty drawback claim).

This article is for general information and is not legal or tax advice. Drawback eligibility depends on your specific facts, and final refunds are determined by CBP at liquidation. Consult a licensed customs broker or attorney for your situation.