In a victory for U.S. producers of diamond sawblades, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to extend the antidumping duty order covering diamond sawblades and parts from China for an additional five years.

The ITC made its decision in the first sunset review of the diamond sawblades order. The reviews, which are held every five years, are for the ITC to examine whether the termination of an order would lead to the continuation or recurrence of the injury to the domestic industry.

After conducting an investigation into the order on diamond sawblades from China, the ITC determined that revocation of the order would likely result in injury to the domestic industry.

“We are extremely pleased by the ITC’s determination to continue the order and hold Chinese producers accountable for their unfair trade practices,” said Daniel B. Pickard, a partner in the law firm of Wiley Rein and counsel to the Diamond Sawblades Manufacturers’ Coalition (DSMC). The DSMC is a coalition of U.S. manufacturers that petitioned for relief from unfair imports.

“The continuation of the order will allow U.S. diamond sawblades manufacturers to compete on a level playing field, and will allow U.S. producers to produce more American product and hire more American workers,” said Pickard.

Prior to last week’s determination, the U.S. Department of Commerce had determined, in a separate proceeding, that producers in China would resume dumping diamond sawblades in the U.S. market if the order were revoked.