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The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided to continue the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from China. This decision came after determining that ending these duties could lead to the recurrence of unfair pricing and subsidies that harm U.S. industries. The duties, originally started in 2008, will remain in place with U.S. Customs and Border Protection collecting deposits at rates existing at the time of entry. The decision is set to be effective from December 17, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation into active anode material imports from the People's Republic of China, following a petition from the American Active Anode Material Producers. This petition claims that the Chinese government provides unfair subsidies to its producers, causing harm to the U.S. industry. The investigation will assess if these imports are negatively impacting the establishment of a U.S. industry or causing material injury. The initial determination by the International Trade Commission (ITC) will decide if the investigation proceeds.

The United States International Trade Commission is conducting an expedited review under the Tariff Act of 1930 to assess whether ending the antidumping duty order on steel nails imported from China would likely cause harm to U.S. industries. The review process began on February 4, 2025, when the Commission decided that the response from domestic parties was adequate, while the response from foreign parties was not. Written comments from interested parties are due by March 19, 2025, and the public version of the staff report will be issued after that date. The Commission has decided to extend the review period by up to 90 days due to its complexity.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced the final phase of an investigation into whether imports of large top-mount combination refrigerator-freezers from Thailand are harming an industry in the U.S. This investigation follows a preliminary finding by the Department of Commerce that these products are being sold at less-than-fair value. The investigation, which was requested by Electrolux Consumer Products, will consider if the U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened by these imports. Public hearings and written submissions are being scheduled, with specific timelines and procedures outlined for participation.

The United States International Trade Commission announced the scheduling for the final phase of investigations into whether U.S. industries are harmed by imports of high chrome cast iron grinding media from India, which are allegedly subsidized and sold at unfairly low prices. These investigations were initiated following petitions filed by Magotteaux Inc., and they aim to determine if such imports are affecting U.S. industries negatively. The document includes details about participation procedures, hearing dates, and submission guidelines for interested parties. It also specifies that special procedures will be in place for sharing sensitive business information under a protective order.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has started an investigation to determine if pentafluoroethane (R-125) imported from China receives unfair government subsidies that harm U.S. industries. The investigation was prompted by a petition from Honeywell International, Inc. claiming these imports are causing material injury to the domestic industry. This investigation will assess if Chinese producers of R-125 are benefiting from subsidies and if this harms the U.S. market. Commerce has requested information from various parties and set deadlines for comments and factual submissions related to the investigation.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to continue the countervailing duty order on sodium nitrite from China. This decision was made because removing these duties could lead to unfair government subsidies and harm American industries. The duties help prevent material injury by maintaining extra costs on imports. The current order will remain effective from February 5, 2025, and a new review will be initiated before the fifth anniversary of this date.

The United States International Trade Commission has started a review to determine if revoking the antidumping duty order on potassium permanganate imported from China would likely cause harm to the U.S. industry. This review is in accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930 and involves interested parties providing information to the Commission by specific deadlines. The review process will evaluate whether to conduct a thorough review or a quick examination, based on responses. The Commission's findings will affect whether the antidumping duties will remain or be removed.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided to continue the antidumping duty orders on certain stilbenic optical brightening agents from China and Taiwan. This action is based on findings that lifting these duties could lead to the recurrence of dumping and harm to U.S. industries. The orders, which have been in place since 2012, will remain effective, ensuring that U.S. Customs continues to collect duty deposits on these imports. The next review of these orders is planned before the fifth anniversary of the ITC's last determination.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the start of investigations into whether imports of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China are harming the U.S. industry by being sold at unfair prices or subsidized by the Chinese government. The Commission must make an initial decision by January 9, 2025, regarding these allegations. Procedures for participation in the investigation and submission of information are outlined, with deadlines for filing appearance entries, participating in a December conference, and submitting written briefs. All information submitted must be accurate as it may be shared within the U.S. Government for various purposes.