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The U.S. International Trade Commission decided not to review an initial ruling that allows JBS Hair, Inc. to amend its complaint to include JMS Trading Corp. as a new respondent. This investigation involves allegations of patent infringement related to certain pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair. The original complaint, filed by JBS Hair, claims violations of the Tariff Act due to the importation and sale of these products. Despite requests from some respondents to extend deadlines, the judge found no prejudice in adding JMS Trading and upheld the decision without changes to the schedule.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that melamine from Japan is being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, which means it's being sold for less than it costs to produce. As a result, they have set a high dumping margin of 115.11% on all other producers not individually investigated, and Commerce will continue to suspend liquidation of these goods until further notice. Mitsui Chemicals, the sole mandatory respondent, did not cooperate in the investigation, leading Commerce to use adverse facts available against them. The International Trade Commission will decide if the domestic industry is harmed by these imports, and if so, an antidumping order will be issued.

The Department of Commerce has issued a countervailing duty order on wood mouldings and millwork products from China due to the determination that these subsidized imports harm an industry in the United States. As of February 16, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is instructed to assess duties on these products for entries made after June 12, 2020, but not between October 10, 2020, and the publication date of the final determination, due to a suspension lapse. The order covers various wood products, except specific exclusions like certain furnishings and products already subject to other countervailing duty orders.

The United States Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided to continue imposing antidumping duties on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings from China. This decision comes after a review that determined ending these duties could lead to dumping and harm the U.S. industry. The order was originally implemented to prevent unfair pricing that would damage domestic production. As a result, U.S. Customs will continue collecting duties on these imports to maintain fair market conditions.

In accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930, the Department of Commerce is starting its automatic five-year reviews (Sunset Reviews) of certain antidumping and countervailing duty orders and suspended investigations. The International Trade Commission is also publishing a similar notice. These reviews help determine whether the existing duties or investigations should continue or be revoked. Interested parties can participate by following specific procedures detailed by the Department of Commerce, and they must respond within set deadlines.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is seeking public comments on potential public interest issues related to a possible violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The investigation involves certain bone cements and bone cement accessories imported by Heraeus Medical GmbH and Heraeus Medical LLC. If a violation is found, the Commission may issue exclusion and cease and desist orders against these imports. The public is invited to submit comments by March 9, 2021, focusing on how such remedial actions might impact public health, the economy, and consumers in the United States.

The United States International Trade Commission issued a correction to a previously published notice regarding deadlines for submitting written testimony and presentation slides. Originally, these materials were due by noon on April 14, 2025, but the corrected deadline is now extended to noon on April 16, 2025. This correction aims to give parties additional time to prepare for their presentations at an upcoming hearing. The notice of this change was officially made on January 23, 2025.

The United States International Trade Commission is investigating whether the U.S. industry is being harmed by imports of chassis from China, which may be sold at unfair prices and subsidized by the Chinese government. These chassis are equipment used for transporting containers and other goods by road or rail. The investigation aims to determine if these imports are negatively impacting the American market or hindering the growth of the U.S. industry. Public participation is encouraged, and a hearing is scheduled for March 16, 2021, where interested parties can present their views.

The United States International Trade Commission has issued a notice about their plan to do a full review of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on hot-rolled steel products from several countries, including China and India. The review will check if removing these duties could cause harm to U.S. industries. The review period may be extended by up to 90 days, and there are several important dates and procedures for businesses and interested parties to participate. A public hearing on this matter is scheduled for July 24, 2025, and various guidelines for document submissions and appearances have been outlined.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to partially review a decision by an administrative law judge that found no violation of trade laws by Samsung Display Co., Ltd. in a dispute over certain OLED display panels. The case involves allegations of patent infringement related to products imported and sold in the U.S. The Commission is asking for written opinions on certain issues related to the case, such as whether Samsung Display had the rights to bring the case and the economic impact of the alleged violations. The Commission is also interested in understanding the impact of any potential trade remedies on public interest factors like health, competition, and consumer welfare.