ITC Determines Dumping of Innersprings

December 9, 2008  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on December 10, 2008 The International Trade Commission ruled last Thursday that manufacturers in South Africa and Vietnam are selling uncovered innerspring units for the production of mattresses in the U.S. market at less than fair value, according to a notice in Wednesday's Federal Register.

The ruling opens the way for duties on the subject merchandise. ITC instituted an investigation by the U.S. Department of Commerce on Dec. 31, 2007, after receipt of a petition from Leggett & Platt, Carthage, Mo.

In October, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a final determination for its investigation, and assigned a duty of 116.31 percent to Vietnam-made innersprings; while BCM—sole respondent to the investigation in South Africa—received a duty of 121.39 percent, which also extends to any other innersprings from the country.

DOC also amended the scope of its ruling to exclude non-bedding innersprings that are used in the manufacture of upholstered living room seating.