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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.

The Department of Homeland Security, along with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has issued a notice to update tariffs on goods imported from China following a presidential order issued on February 1, 2025. This measure is part of an effort to combat the synthetic opioid supply chain in China, and it imposes an additional 10% duty on these imports. Certain exemptions apply, but most products from China, including Hong Kong, will be subject to this new duty if consumed or withdrawn after February 4, 2025. The document stresses that these new fees will apply alongside existing tariffs and precautions are in place to prevent duty-free treatment for these goods.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is conducting expedited reviews under the Tariff Act of 1930 to decide if removing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on vertical metal file cabinets from China would cause harm to U.S. industries. The reviews stemmed from a lack of adequate response from interested parties in China, while domestic responses were deemed sufficient. The Commission has also extended the review period by up to 90 days due to the complexity of the case. Interested parties can submit comments by May 1, 2025, but they must follow specific guidelines, and no new facts can be included in submissions.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced the start of preliminary investigations into whether fiberglass door panels from China are sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices and subsidized by the Chinese government. These investigations were initiated following a request by the American Fiberglass Door Coalition on March 20, 2025. The Commission has until May 5, 2025, to make a preliminary decision and will share its findings with the Department of Commerce shortly after. Public participation and written comments on the investigations are encouraged, with specific guidelines provided for submissions and appearances.

The United States International Trade Commission has started investigations to determine if temporary steel fencing imported from China is harming U.S. industries by being sold at unfairly low prices or subsidized by the Chinese government. These investigations were triggered by a petition from ZND US Inc on January 15, 2025. The Commission must make a preliminary decision regarding these accusations by March 3, 2025, and submit their findings by March 10, 2025. People interested in participating in these investigations or submitting relevant information need to follow specific procedures for filing and registration.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has issued an amended notice imposing additional duties on products imported from China, following an executive order by the President aimed at addressing the synthetic opioid supply chain. The notice modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to include new duty rates and clarifies that certain goods, such as those eligible for the de minimis exemption, may still qualify for duty-free treatment until new systems to process tariffs are in place. The additional duties are effective for products entered from February 5, 2025, and specific provisions are outlined for goods in transit before that date. Importation exceptions include certain personal items and goods eligible for temporary duty reductions.

The United States International Trade Commission has started a review process to decide if removing anti-dumping duties on small diameter graphite electrodes imported from China would harm the U.S. industry. The document seeks responses from interested parties, including producers, importers, and exporters, about the impact of such a decision. The Commission requests specific information by April 2, 2025, and will consider comments on the adequacy of responses until May 14, 2025. This review follows earlier decisions to maintain these duties after prior assessments of their impact on domestic industries.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that domestic industries in the U.S. are likely being harmed by imports of hard empty capsules from China, India, and Vietnam, which are being sold at unfairly low prices. Additionally, imports from Brazil pose a threat of material injury due to government subsidies. This triggered the start of final phase investigations, with the USITC collecting more information and preparing for further actions. The investigations were initiated following a petition by Lonza Greenwood LLC, leading to hearings and conferences in November 2024, with determinations filed by December 9, 2024.

The Department of Commerce is investigating if slag pots from China are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, potentially harming U.S. manufacturers. This investigation follows a petition from a U.S. company alleging these imports are causing injury to the domestic industry. The investigation aims to determine if the claims are valid and if any penalties should be applied. Interested parties have specific deadlines to submit information or comments regarding the investigation's focus and conditions.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is investigating imports of active anode material from China, as it suspects these imports are being sold in the US at unfairly low prices and are subsidized by the Chinese government. This investigation started after a petition from several American companies claiming that these imports are harming US industries. The investigation will proceed to its final phase following specific procedures outlined by the USITC, and involved parties will be notified accordingly. A conference related to this investigation was held in January 2025, and the initial determinations were completed in early February 2025.