On March 30, 2016, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) issued a Fact Sheet announcing the initiation of an Antidumping investigation of Phosphor Copper from South Korea.

The Fact Sheet explains that "The merchandise covered by this investigation is master alloys of copper containing between five percent and 17 percent phosphorus by nominal weight, regardless of form  (including but not limited to shot, pellet, waffle, ingot, or nugget), and regardless of size or weight.    Subject merchandise consists predominantly of copper (by weight), and may contain other elements, including but not limited to iron (Fe), lead (Pb), or tin (Sn), in small amounts (up to one percent by nominal weight). Phosphor copper is frequently produced to JIS H2501 and ASTM B-644, Alloy 3A standards or higher; however, merchandise covered by this investigation includes all phosphor copper,  regardless of whether the merchandise meets, fails to meet, or exceeds these standards.”

The International Trade Commission (ITC) is scheduled to have its preliminary determination of the case by April 25, 2016. The tariffs covered under this investigation fall under Chapter 74. The alleged dumping margins fall between 12.55 and 66.54 percent.

The Fact Sheet can be viewed here