In 2012 a petition for anti-dumping and countervailing investigations on drawn stainless steel sinks from China was initiated; shaking the industry and changing its course. Many fought against and lost the battle to maintain the course of the industry. Both USA and Canadian Importers are imposed up to 65%-80% of duties for all drawn stainless steel sinks imported from China. Due to the new laws governing the importation of stainless steel sinks from China, many North American importers are affected and are forced to make drastic changes in their way of business.
