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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7566
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) concluded that the U.S. industry is not harmed by the imports of 4th tier cigarettes from Korea, even though they have been sold at less than fair value. This investigation began after a petition was filed by the Coalition Against Korean Cigarettes in December 2019. The final phase of the investigation included a public hearing conducted via video conference due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Commission's decision and detailed views are documented in USITC Publication 5151, issued on January 25, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The US International Trade Commission looked into cigarettes from Korea and decided they are not hurting the American industry, even though they were sold for less money than they were worth. Some members of the Commission did not agree, but the document doesn’t explain why.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7990
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Department of Commerce has issued a countervailing duty order on prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Turkey. This decision is based on positive determinations by the Department and the International Trade Commission that these subsidized imports harm U.S. industry. Consequently, countervailing duties will be imposed on certain imports entering the United States from September 21, 2020. Cash deposits will be required to enforce these duties until further notice, with specific provisions for provisional measures.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States is putting extra taxes on some steel cables from Turkey because they found out these cables are getting help from the Turkish government, which is making it hard for American companies to compete.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9084
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission received a complaint from InOvate Acquisition Company, alleging that certain dryer wall exhaust vent assemblies imported into the U.S. infringe on a U.S. patent. The complaint requests an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and seeks a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. The investigation will look into whether the accused products, identified as "wall exhaust vents," violate specific claims of the patent and whether a supporting U.S. industry exists. The respondents named in the complaint include an entity based in China, Xiamen Dirongte Trading Co., Ltd.

    Simple Explanation

    In a complaint, a Florida company says some parts used in dryer vents from China might be unfair copies of their idea and have asked a special group to check it out and stop the sales if true.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11059
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission has started a review process to determine if removing the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on wooden cabinets and vanities from China would likely continue or cause harm to the U.S. industry. These duties were originally put in place on April 21, 2020, to protect local manufacturers from unfairly low-priced imports. Interested parties are invited to respond with pertinent details by April 2, 2025, and can file comments on the responses' adequacy by May 14, 2025. The Commission seeks information about the impact of revoking these orders and has outlined the data needed from manufacturers and importers involved.

    Simple Explanation

    The Trade Commission is checking if stopping some rules that protect American companies from cheap furniture from China would hurt businesses in the U.S. They want people who know about this to share their thoughts by specific dates next year.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8812
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started a review to decide whether removing the antidumping duty on refined brown aluminum oxide from China would harm the U.S. industry. This review is part of the Tariff Act of 1930, and the USITC is asking interested parties to provide information by specific deadlines. The notice includes instructions on how to participate, submit information, and outlines various criteria to be considered during the review process. The aim is to assess the potential impacts on U.S. producers if these duties are lifted.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government is checking if stopping a special tax on a material called brown aluminum oxide from China would hurt American companies, and they are asking people to share their thoughts by turning in some information.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7411
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission has announced an expedited review regarding the antidumping duty order on crepe paper from China. This review is conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930 to assess the likely effects of revoking the duty order, specifically whether it might cause harm to the U.S. industry. Interested parties have until January 29, 2021, to submit comments, although these comments cannot introduce new factual information. This complex review may be extended by up to 90 days as allowed under the Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The International Trade Commission is checking if stopping a special tax on crepe paper from China would hurt American businesses. They're looking at this quickly and want to hear what people think, but only until January 29, and they can't say anything new.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15366
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The United States International Trade Commission has determined that ending the antidumping duty orders on strontium chromate from Austria and France would likely harm U.S. industry. These findings are based on reviews started in October 2024, with the Commission deciding to conduct expedited reviews by January 2025. The complete findings are detailed in USITC Publication 5605, issued in April 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States International Trade Commission thinks that if they stop charging extra fees on a special chemical from Austria and France, it might hurt American businesses. So, they decided to look into this quickly and have shared their detailed findings in a report.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2022
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The United States International Trade Commission decided that if they remove tariffs on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings from China, it could harm the U.S. industry. This conclusion is based on a five-year review and was finalized on January 3, 2025. The review process started in June 2024 and was expedited in September 2024. Two commissioners did not participate in this decision.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States Trade Commission checked if taking away tariffs, which are special taxes, on certain pipe parts from China might hurt U.S. businesses and decided that removing them could be bad. Two people who usually help make these decisions weren't involved, but we don't know why.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1443
    Reading Time:about 29 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated investigations to determine if imports of float glass products from China and Malaysia are receiving unfair government subsidies, which may harm U.S. industry. These investigations focus on claims by U.S. producers that such subsidies and imports cause or threaten material injury to domestic float glass production. The investigations will assess whether the alleged subsidized imports from these countries are significant enough to affect U.S. market conditions. Schedules and procedures for the investigations are set out, including opportunities for public comment and data submission.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government wants to check if China and Malaysia are getting extra help from their governments to make and sell glass really cheaply, which might unfairly hurt glass makers in the U.S. They will look into this and let people say what they think about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9535
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has determined that removing tariffs on hand trucks and certain parts from China would likely harm U.S. industry. The decision was based on a review process outlined in the Tariff Act of 1930. The review began on July 1, 2020, and finished in February 2021, concluding that keeping the tariffs is necessary to prevent significant damage to the U.S. market.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States government decided to keep special taxes on hand trucks from China so that companies in America can stay strong and not get hurt by lots of cheap imports.

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