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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15955
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) completed its final review of countervailing duties on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from the Republic of Korea for the year 2022. They determined that some Korean producers and exporters received government subsidies, which are unfair benefits. Part of the review was canceled for Samsung STS Co., Ltd., as they had no relevant shipments during that period. Commerce found no changes needed in its initial calculations and will instruct U.S. customs to collect duties based on these conclusions starting April 16, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government checked if some companies in Korea got unfair help from their government to make stainless steel sheets and found they did. Because of this, starting in April 2025, the U.S. will charge extra money when these sheets come into the country, but they didn't have to do this for one company named Samsung STS because they didn't sell any sheets during that time.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13142
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that producers of multilayered wood flooring in China are receiving subsidies, which are covered by a countervailing duty order first issued in 2011. This review primarily covers the year 2022. Some companies are being partially rescinded from this review due to lack of entries, while others are facing different countervailing duty rates, especially those that did not respond to the Department's requests for information. Interested parties are invited to provide comments and the final results are expected to be announced within 120 days of this preliminary announcement.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government checked Chinese companies that make shiny wooden floors and found some are getting extra help (subsidies) that they're not supposed to. They're working out who should pay extra fees and asking people for their thoughts on these first findings.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10072
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the final results of an administrative review concerning countervailing duties on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Korea, specifically for the SeAH Steel Companies. They found that no countervailable subsidies were provided to these companies during the review period from September 29, 2022, to December 31, 2022. As a result, there will be no countervailing duties assessed, and no cash deposits will be required for future imports of these goods from the SeAH Steel Companies. These final results are effective as of February 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Commerce checked if a Korean company that makes special pipes for oil had gotten unfair money help from the government. They found out the company didn't get any such help, so they won't have to pay extra fees when bringing those pipes into the U.S.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102104
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has released the final results of its review regarding subsidies given to Tianjin Hweschun Fasteners Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a company in China that exports steel staples. Commerce found that these subsidies, which were available during 2022, could impact the pricing and competitiveness of these goods entering the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will assess duties on these imports at rates determined by Commerce, and these duties will include additional cash deposit requirements for future imports. The decision and supporting details are public and available through their online systems.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government checked if a Chinese company got unfair help, called subsidies, to make their steel staples cheaper to sell in the U.S., and they found that they did, so now the company has to pay extra money when selling these staples here.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100974
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has released preliminary findings indicating that producers and exporters of chlorinated isocyanurates from China received government subsidies during 2022. The review highlights that ten companies had no entries of these products in the U.S. during the review period and, as a result, the review of these companies has been partially rescinded. The Department of Commerce invites interested parties to comment on these preliminary results and to submit case briefs, with a final decision expected within 120 days. These results will determine the countervailing duties imposed to offset the subsidies.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Commerce thinks some companies in China got extra help from their government to make pool-cleaning products cheaper, and they're trying to figure out how much extra tax to charge on these products when they're sold in the U.S., but right now, they're still looking at the details and asking everyone what they think.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10623
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its review and confirmed that Indian producers and exporters of stainless steel flanges benefited from government subsidies during 2022. As a result, these producers will face countervailing duties, which are tariffs imposed to counteract these subsidies. The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect these duties on merchandise entering the U.S. after the review's publication date. These decisions follow their preliminary findings, as there were no objections from interested parties.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a store owner who sells shiny metal parts in the U.S. learns that some parts from India are cheaper because the Indian government helped pay for making them. To make things fair, the U.S. decides to charge extra money, called duties, on these parts when they're brought into the country. The store owner keeps things balanced and fair for everyone.