We have initiated more trade remedy proceedings on behalf of more different domestic industries in the past two decades than any other law firm. Our record of success is unparalleled. Our team has vast experience in proceedings conducted by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Kelley Drye attorneys regularly participate in appeals before the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
"This firm has one of the most highly regarded practices in petitioners' side antidumping issues in the USA, with a phenomenal win rate and a hugely experienced team that offers considerable expertise in trade remedies." Chambers USAOur skill in trade remedies work enables us to take on some of the most challenging matters – long-odds efforts – and transform them into wins for clients. We have wide-ranging industry experience, having represented domestic producers in cases involving: steel; foundry products; copper and brass; agricultural products; chemicals; fiber; high-technology; material handling; packaging products; heavy machinery and construction products.
Representative Experience
- Represented domestic industries in successful AD/CVD investigations leading to the issuance of orders and the imposition of duties on various products including:
- Large Power Transformers from Korea (2012)
- Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from China (2010)
- Kitchen and Appliance Shelving from China (2009)
- Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes from China (2009)
- Activated Carbon from China (2007)
- Polyester Staple Fiber from China (2007)
- Represented domestic industries in successful AD/CVD sunset reviews leading to the continuation of orders on:
- Steam-Activated Carbon from China (2013)
- Clad Steel Plate from Japan (2013)
- Stainless Steel Wire Rod from India (2012)
- Cut-to-Length Carbon Quality Steel Plate from India, Indonesia and Korea (2012)
- Tin and chromium coated steel sheet from Japan (2012)
- Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings from Italy, Malaysia and the Philippines (2012)
- Carbon steel products from numerous countries
- Honey from China (2012)
- Prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico and Thailand
- Stainless steel bar from Brazil, India, Japan and Spain (2012)
- Brass sheet and strip from France, Germany, Italy and Japan (2012)
- Fresh garlic from China (2012)
- Fresh and chilled Atlantic Salmon from Norway
- Polyester staple fiber from Korea and Taiwan (2012)
- Represented domestic industry in circumvention reviews of small diameter graphite electrodes (SDGEs) from China, wire rod from Mexico and honey from China.
- Represented U.S. companies in appeals of various trade remedy cases before the U.S. Court of International Trade and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit involving activated carbon, pasta, polyester staple fiber, carbon wire rod, hot rolled carbon steel, honey, garlic, stainless steel bar, stainless steel wire rod, grain-oriented silicon electrical steel and wire decking.
- Represented various U.S. companies in charges of unfair trade practices in foreign markets before courts in Latin America, Africa, Europe and Asia. Products involved include live swine, bovine meat and other food products.
- Participated in defending challenges to U.S. trade remedies before the Dispute Settlement Body of the WTO involving steel products from Europe and DRAMs from Korea.
- Represented U.S. companies in challenges before NAFTA panels involving a variety of products from Canada or Mexico, including swine, pork, stainless steel flat-rolled products and carbon steel wire rod.
