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The Department of Commerce conducted a second sunset review and found that if the countervailing duty order on steel grating from China were revoked, it would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of subsidies. This decision means that the protections against unfair subsidies will remain in place. The review included input from domestic manufacturers represented by the Metal Grating Coalition, but no significant responses from other interested parties. The final results were published, affirming the continuation of these duties to prevent unfair trade practices.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final decision that certain glass wine bottles from China are being sold in the U.S. at below fair value. This ruling applies to sales from April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023, and imposes high antidumping duties on these imports if the U.S. International Trade Commission also finds that these imports harm the U.S. industry. The Department found that critical circumstances exist, which could lead to the imposition of duties on past entries of these bottles. The merchandise included in this investigation consists of narrow neck glass bottles typically used for wine, and specific conditions for sizing and design have been outlined.

The Department of Commerce has determined that subsidies are being given to producers and exporters of certain wood mouldings and millwork products from China, which impacts trade dynamics. This decision follows a detailed investigation, including public comments and analysis of subsidy programs. As a result, specific countervailing duties have been calculated for different companies involved. The matter now awaits a final determination from the U.S. International Trade Commission on whether these imports harm the U.S. industry. If they affirm injury, the duties will be enforced; otherwise, the proceedings will be terminated.

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction to a previous notice regarding the less-than-fair-value investigation on ceramic abrasive grains from China. The error was a typographical mistake in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings related to the investigation's scope. The corrected HTSUS subheadings are listed, and the notice emphasizes that the written description of the merchandise is crucial. The investigation focuses on ceramic abrasive grains that include specific compounds and are classified under particular HTSUS subheadings.

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.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has begun an investigation into whether imports of polypropylene corrugated boxes from China are being unfairly subsidized by the Chinese government. This investigation was prompted by a petition from U.S. producers claiming these imports harm the domestic industry. The investigation will determine if subsidies are present and if they cause material injury to U.S. producers. The International Trade Commission (ITC) will also look into whether these imports harm domestic production.

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction notice regarding its preliminary decision on thermoformed molded fiber products from China, initially published on March 14, 2025. The correction involves replacing the earlier Appendix I with a revised version that accurately details the scope of the investigation. This notice affects the countervailing duty investigation, which examines government subsidies provided to Chinese manufacturers of these products. The corrected details help clarify what specific goods are under investigation and ensure compliance with U.S. trade laws.

The Commerce Department's International Trade Administration is starting a countervailing duty investigation on sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China, following a petition filed by a U.S. producer, Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc. The petition claims that these products benefit from unfair subsidies provided by the Chinese government and harm the U.S. industry by increasing imports, reducing market share, and depressing prices. The investigation will check whether the subsidies are causing material injury or threatening to cause injury. Interested parties can submit comments on the scope of the investigation and must follow specific filing requirements through the Commerce Department's electronic system.

The Department of Commerce has decided that removing the antidumping duty order on barium chloride from China would likely result in continued dumping of the product at high levels, potentially up to 155.50%. The review process was expedited because there was not enough response from other interested parties. This conclusion follows an evaluation of risks and potential impact if the duty order was revoked. The decision was made to ensure fair trade practices are maintained.