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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary decision that producers and exporters of hard empty capsules from China are receiving financial subsidies from their government, which can be harmful to U.S. businesses. This investigation, covering the entire year of 2023, seeks to establish whether these subsidies give China an unfair trade advantage. The Commerce Department has aligned this investigation with another investigation on similar products, with a final decision expected by August 2025. They have instructed customs to suspend the entry of these capsules into the U.S., and interested parties can comment on the findings by specified deadlines in April 2025.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that domestic industries in the U.S. are likely being harmed by imports of hard empty capsules from China, India, and Vietnam, which are being sold at unfairly low prices. Additionally, imports from Brazil pose a threat of material injury due to government subsidies. This triggered the start of final phase investigations, with the USITC collecting more information and preparing for further actions. The investigations were initiated following a petition by Lonza Greenwood LLC, leading to hearings and conferences in November 2024, with determinations filed by December 9, 2024.

The Department of Commerce is delaying the preliminary determinations in its investigations into whether hard empty capsules from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam are being sold in the U.S. at less-than-fair-value. Originally set for April 2, 2025, the deadline is now postponed to May 22, 2025, due to a request from the petitioner, Lonza Greenwood LLC, which needed more time to gather comprehensive information. The Commerce Department agreed to the postponement because there were no strong reasons to deny it, and it will continue to follow the procedural guidelines outlined in the relevant legal sections.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary decision that Brazilian producers and exporters of hard empty capsules are receiving unfair subsidies. This investigation covers the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The Commerce Department is aligning its final decision on subsidies with another investigation into whether capsules are being sold below fair value, with a final decision expected by August 5, 2025. The details of this preliminary determination and how the subsidies were evaluated are available for public comment and review.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary determination that subsidies are being given to producers and exporters of hard empty capsules from Vietnam for the year 2023. This investigation found that these subsidies benefit the recipients and are specific to certain parties. As part of this process, the department has put in place measures to require cash deposits and suspend the liquidation of these capsules upon entry to the USA. The final determination, which may have an impact on trade due to potential import duties, is expected to be issued by August 5, 2025, unless there is a postponement.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that producers and exporters of hard empty capsules from India are receiving countervailable subsidies, which are financial contributions from the government that benefit these companies. The investigation, covering the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, aims to determine if these subsidies harm U.S. businesses. As part of the investigation, the department is aligning the final countervailing duty decision with the final determination of a related investigation into whether these products are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments and participate in the investigation process.