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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 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 U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFCL), an Indian producer and exporter of granular PTFE resin, received countervailable subsidies during 2023. These subsidies are financial contributions from authorities that benefit GFCL. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments on these preliminary findings through public filings within 21 days after the notice is published. The department plans to release more detailed calculations and assessments and will direct U.S. Customs to manage duties based on the final results.

The President of the United States has issued Proclamation 10895 to impose new duties on imported aluminum products starting March 12, 2025. This proclamation requires updates to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to reflect these changes, which have been officially published by the Department of Commerce. The new rates apply to various types of aluminum goods, including those that originate in Russia. Importers need to report specific details about the aluminum products to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and should stay informed about filing requirements.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is reviewing an antidumping duty order on superabsorbent polymers from South Korea for the period from June 7, 2022, to November 30, 2023. They found that LG Chem, Ltd., a South Korean company, did not sell their products in the U.S. at unfairly low prices during this time. Interested parties can submit comments on these preliminary findings. The Commerce Department will determine any necessary antidumping duties and provide instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection once the review is completed.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that the Government of Mexico and two selected companies, Azucarera San Jose De Abajo S.A. and Santa Rosalia de la Chontalpa, SA de CV, have complied with the Agreement Suspending the Countervailing Duty Investigation on Sugar from Mexico during the review period of 2023. This agreement, which involves limitations on sugar exports from Mexico, has been functioning as intended according to the review conducted by Commerce. Public comments are invited, and interested parties can submit their feedback on the preliminary findings. The final results of this review are expected to be issued 120 days after the publication of this notice.