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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7709
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Commerce is starting its automatic five-year reviews, known as "Sunset Reviews," according to the Tariff Act of 1930. These reviews check on certain trade orders related to antidumping and countervailing duties, which are taxes on foreign goods priced below fair value. The International Trade Commission is also releasing a similar notice. Parties interested in participating need to submit specific documents within deadlines outlined by the department's rules.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce is doing a check-up, called "Sunset Reviews," on rules about extra taxes on foreign products that might be too cheap and unfair to local businesses. The International Trade Commission is also doing the same thing, and they will tell people how they can join in by sending paperwork on time.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14073
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce concluded that dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia is sold in the U.S. at prices lower than its fair value. This investigation covers sales from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The department will continue suspending liquidation and will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission about their findings to determine if U.S. industries are harmed by these imports. If harm is confirmed, antidumping duties will be set; if not, the case will be closed, and cash deposits refunded.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Commerce found that a special plastic ingredient from Malaysia is being sold in America for less money than it's worth, which might hurt American businesses. They're checking if this causes problems for U.S. companies, and if it does, they'll make sure the sellers have to pay extra money, like a fine, to fix things.