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August 9, 2010
Senate Seeks to Combat Evasion of Import Duties; Alleged Hanger Dumpers Charged

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) introduced legislation last week to combat the evasion of federal import duties by certain importers and foreign suppliers. If passed, the act will help prevent foreign suppliers of wire hangers and additional products from importing their wares without paying duties mandated by law.

April 14, 2008
DOC Eases Tariffs; Consumers Wary of Price Increases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Commerce (DOC) last week amended its preliminary tariffs for several Chinese manufacturers of metal wire hangers. As a result, many importers’ rates will be cut in half.

The DOC’s antidumping decision collects a deposit based on the discount off Fair Market Value (FMV) each Chinese manufacturer sells its hangers. Shanghai Wells Hanger Co. is subject to the lowest rates, 33.9%, and 13 companies that were charged an 89% tariff beginning in mid-March will now be subject to a 45.69% tariff.

April 7, 2008
Industry Braces for Higher Hanger Prices

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A preliminary determination from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) that may result in tariffs sent wire hanger prices soaring last month for many drycleaners.

March 24, 2008
DOC Moves on Dumping, Hanger Prices Headed Up

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a preliminary determination last week that Chinese producers are dumping wire hangers on the U.S. market, and may levy tariffs of up to 221% on imports.