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The Department of Commerce has released a quarterly update on foreign government subsidies for cheese imported into the U.S. that are subject to specific duties, covering the period from July 1, 2020, to September 30, 2020. The update is part of the Commerce Department's ongoing effort to track and document subsidy programs by foreign governments. Individuals with information about such subsidies are encouraged to submit details to the Commerce Department through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. This notice provides a list of countries, subsidy programs, and their financial details, which are currently available.

The Department of Commerce conducted a review of the antidumping duty order on steel nails from Oman. They concluded that if the order were removed, it would likely lead to continued dumping, with margins up to 9.10%. This review included analysis of previous findings, public comments, and a hearing. The final decision ensures that the antidumping order remains in place to prevent unfair pricing practices.

The Department of Commerce has determined that subsidies are being given to producers and exporters of certain wood mouldings and millwork products from China, which impacts trade dynamics. This decision follows a detailed investigation, including public comments and analysis of subsidy programs. As a result, specific countervailing duties have been calculated for different companies involved. The matter now awaits a final determination from the U.S. International Trade Commission on whether these imports harm the U.S. industry. If they affirm injury, the duties will be enforced; otherwise, the proceedings will be terminated.

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction to a previous notice regarding the less-than-fair-value investigation on ceramic abrasive grains from China. The error was a typographical mistake in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings related to the investigation's scope. The corrected HTSUS subheadings are listed, and the notice emphasizes that the written description of the merchandise is crucial. The investigation focuses on ceramic abrasive grains that include specific compounds and are classified under particular HTSUS subheadings.

The Department of Commerce has issued a countervailing duty order on wood mouldings and millwork products from China due to the determination that these subsidized imports harm an industry in the United States. As of February 16, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is instructed to assess duties on these products for entries made after June 12, 2020, but not between October 10, 2020, and the publication date of the final determination, due to a suspension lapse. The order covers various wood products, except specific exclusions like certain furnishings and products already subject to other countervailing duty orders.

The Department of Commerce has determined that imports of certain uncoated paper rolls from Australia are not being completed into paper sheets in the United States. Therefore, these imports are not violating the antidumping duty order against uncoated paper products from Australia, according to the Tariff Act of 1930. The public is invited to comment on this preliminary decision, and interested parties can submit written responses following the outlined procedures. This decision is part of an inquiry investigating whether these paper rolls are being used to bypass trade restrictions.

The Department of Commerce announced the final results of its administrative review on countervailing duties for circular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from Turkey for the year 2018. They found that the Borusan Companies received a de minimis (insignificant) net subsidy rate, meaning they benefited very little from government support, while other Turkish exporters received higher subsidies. The review did not make any changes to the subsidy rate for the Borusan Companies but revised the rates for firms not individually examined. The Department of Commerce plans to instruct Customs and Border Protection to adjust cash deposits and duties based on these findings.

The Department of Commerce is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the National Survey of Children's Health. This survey gathers data on the health and well-being of children across the United States, helping agencies estimate national and state-level impacts, especially for children with special health care needs. The survey involves about 375,000 addresses and uses both web and mail questionnaires, with some households receiving cash incentives to encourage participation. Written comments on the survey are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

In accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930, the Department of Commerce is starting its automatic five-year reviews (Sunset Reviews) of certain antidumping and countervailing duty orders and suspended investigations. The International Trade Commission is also publishing a similar notice. These reviews help determine whether the existing duties or investigations should continue or be revoked. Interested parties can participate by following specific procedures detailed by the Department of Commerce, and they must respond within set deadlines.

The Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation on imports of active anode material from China. Originally due by March 13, 2025, the deadline has been moved to May 19, 2025, following a request from the petitioner. The delay allows the Commerce Department to fully analyze upcoming questionnaire responses. The final determination will be made 75 days after the new preliminary determination date.