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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 Department of Commerce announced the final results of its administrative review on countervailing duties for circular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from Turkey for the year 2018. They found that the Borusan Companies received a de minimis (insignificant) net subsidy rate, meaning they benefited very little from government support, while other Turkish exporters received higher subsidies. The review did not make any changes to the subsidy rate for the Borusan Companies but revised the rates for firms not individually examined. The Department of Commerce plans to instruct Customs and Border Protection to adjust cash deposits and duties based on these findings.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that phosphate fertilizers from Russia are receiving unfair government subsidies. This determination means that interactions exist between certain producers/exporters and government support programs, providing them with specific advantages. The department plans to impose countervailing duties on these products to level the playing field. The final decision depends on whether the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that these subsidies harmed or threatened the U.S. domestic industry.

The document is a notice from the International Trade Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, announcing an extension of the deadline for determining the adequacy of petitions related to antidumping and countervailing duties on float glass products from China and Malaysia. The petitions were filed by Vitro Flat Glass, LLC and Vitro Meadville Flat Glass, LLC, and aim to protect domestic float glass producers from unfair pricing and subsidies. The Commerce Department has extended the deadline by up to 20 additional days, making the new determination date on or before December 31, 2024, to gather more information and determine industry support. Furthermore, they have notified the U.S. International Trade Commission about the extension.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that producers and exporters of specific paper plates from Vietnam received unfair government subsidies during 2023. As a result, Commerce plans to impose countervailing duties on these products if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) confirms that this harms the U.S. industry. Until further notice, the liquidation of entries for the affected paper plates is suspended. If the ITC disagrees and finds no harm, the investigation will end, and any deposits made will be refunded.

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.

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that POSCO Co., Ltd. from South Korea received unfair government subsidies during 2022. These subsidies helped POSCO with financial benefits specific to them. The Department of Commerce analyzed and revised POSCO's subsidy calculations from earlier reviews. As a result, the U.S. will apply countervailing duties to certain steel products from POSCO and related companies, and they will adjust cash deposit requirements for future imports accordingly.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that producers and exporters of melamine in India are receiving unfair government subsidies, which is negatively impacting U.S. industries. The investigation focused on Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited and covered the year 2023. Although Gujarat Fertilizers did not fully cooperate, Commerce found that unfair subsidies were still being provided. The International Trade Commission will now decide if these imports harm the U.S. industry, which could lead to the imposition of countervailing duties on those imports.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that certain paper plates from China are receiving unfair government subsidies, known as countervailable subsidies. The investigation covers the year 2023, and although changes were made to the subsidy rate calculations for two Chinese companies based on new findings, the unfair advantage remains. This investigation might lead to the imposition of further duties on these products if the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that they are harming U.S. manufacturers.

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) completed its final review of countervailing duties on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from the Republic of Korea for the year 2022. They determined that some Korean producers and exporters received government subsidies, which are unfair benefits. Part of the review was canceled for Samsung STS Co., Ltd., as they had no relevant shipments during that period. Commerce found no changes needed in its initial calculations and will instruct U.S. customs to collect duties based on these conclusions starting April 16, 2025.