US Customs issues EAPA enforcement notice for SLP pipe, OCTG producers
( October 9, 2026, 19:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Customs and Border Protection has issued a notice of determination of evasion of the Enforce and Protect Act for Chinese imports of seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line and pressure pipe (SLP pipe) and oil country tubular goods. The agency found “substantial evidence” suggesting Excellent Sharp, VASS, Haylier, and Marmon/Keystone have transshipped Chinese SLP pipe through Thailand and that Tejas Tubular has entered oil country tubular goods through Thailand.Statement follows below:...
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