China non-refillable steel cylinders: ITC sunset continues injury

In five-year (sunset) reviews, the U.S. International Trade Commission determines that revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on non-refillable steel cylinders from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to a U.S. industry within a reasonably foreseeable time (91 FR 65253; FR Doc. 2026-20918), published October 14, 2026. Commissioner Negatu did not participate. The Commission completed and filed its determinations on October 8, 2026.

ITC injury side of the sunset supports continuation of the China AD/CVD orders on non-refillable steel cylinders. Commerce still handles its own sunset likelihood determinations and order-continuation paperwork.

Review posture

• Institution: Reviews instituted April 1, 2026 (91 FR 16220).
• Expedited reviews: On July 6, 2026, the Commission determined to conduct expedited reviews (91 FR 50894, August 6, 2026).
• Authority: Section 751(c) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)). Inv. Nos. 701-TA-644 and 731-TA-1494 (Review).
• Views: USITC Publication 5799 (October 2026), Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from China: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-644 and 731-TA-1494 (Review). Notice issued October 8, 2026 (Lisa Barton, Secretary).

Action items

• Expect the China orders to remain in place pending Commerce continuation steps after this ITC injury finding.
• Keep AD/CVD deposits and ordinary duty separate on non-refillable steel cylinder entries if ordinary duties may later support a drawback claim.
• Watch Commerce sunset continuation paperwork; this ITC notice is the injury side only.

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.