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The U.S. Department of Commerce has amended the final results of a review on countervailing duties for phosphate fertilizers from Morocco. This amendment is due to a ministerial error where certain debt costs were not included in OCP's production costs when calculating profits for phosphate rock mining. The correction results in a revised subsidy rate. Commerce plans to inform U.S. Customs and Border Protection about these changes, affecting future import duties on these fertilizers.

The Department of Commerce has amended its preliminary determination regarding the investigation of passenger vehicle and light truck tire sales from Taiwan, which were alleged to be sold at less than fair value. This amendment was necessary to correct significant ministerial errors that impacted the calculated dumping margins for certain companies, particularly Cheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co. Ltd. The adjustments have resulted in reduced cash deposit rates, which are effective retroactively from January 6, 2021. The changes aim to ensure accurate assessment of tariffs on the affected tire imports.

Commerce has issued an antidumping duty order on wood mouldings and millwork products from China following affirmative final determinations by both itself and the International Trade Commission. This means that these imported products were sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, causing harm to the U.S. industry. As part of this order, unliquidated entries of these products will be subject to antidumping duties calculated based on how much the merchandise's normal value exceeds its export price. Additionally, Commerce corrected a ministerial error in its calculations that affected some companies' dumping margins. The scope of the order includes various descriptions and exclusions of wood products as detailed in the appendix.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has corrected a significant error in its preliminary investigation regarding the sale of certain epoxy resins from Korea. The investigation found that Kumho P&B Chemicals had a significant ministerial error in the calculation of their dumping margin. These corrected changes lead to a revised dumping margin for Kumho P&B and all other producers or exporters, resulting in adjusted cash deposit rates effective retroactively to November 13, 2024. The revised rates suggest a decrease in cash deposits, and the Commerce Department will update U.S. Customs and Border Protection with the new instructions for refunds.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has amended the final results of the countervailing duty review for aluminum foil from China for 2022, correcting a mistake in the calculations for Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co.'s subsidy rate. This change affects the rates for other companies not specifically selected, as theirs is an average rate based on mandatory respondents. Moreover, steps to assess duties and update cash deposit requirements for these duties are outlined. The department highlights compliance with procedural rules and corrects ministerial errors as defined under U.S. trade laws.

The Department of Commerce is issuing antidumping duty orders on forged steel fluid end blocks imported from Germany and Italy due to findings of unfair pricing that harm U.S. industries. The duties will apply to imports made on or after July 23, 2020, except for specific exemptions like shipments from Metalcam S.p.A. in Italy. The action comes after the International Trade Commission confirmed these imports are harming U.S. producers. Additionally, the final determination for Germany has been amended to correct a ministerial error affecting calculated dumping margins.

The Department of Commerce has amended the final results of a review concerning antidumping duties on circular welded carbon-quality steel pipes from the United Arab Emirates. This amendment corrects a ministerial error related to the calculation of home market commissions for a company called Universal. The correction changes Universal's dumping margin and affects the rates for other companies not individually reviewed. Additionally, Commerce identified another error regarding the cash deposit rates, correcting them to reflect the all-others rate of 5.95 percent, as initially established. These actions ensure the accurate assessment and collection of antidumping duties in the reviewed period.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made amendments to the final results of a review concerning certain activated carbon imports from China, addressing and correcting some calculation errors. These errors led to changes in dumping margins for the involved companies, with affected companies now charged slightly lower duties on the import of these goods. New cash deposit and assessment rate requirements are established, which apply to future imports, and will remain in effect until further notice. Additionally, importers are reminded of their responsibility to comply with regulations regarding antidumping duties and protective orders.