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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the issuance of countervailing duty orders on melamine imported from Germany, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago. This decision follows final determinations by both the Commerce Department and the U.S. International Trade Commission. According to these findings, the imports from Germany and Qatar have caused injury to U.S. industries, while products from Trinidad and Tobago pose a threat of future harm. Consequently, duties will be assessed on these imports to protect domestic industries.

The Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have determined that if the antidumping duty order on hand trucks from China were revoked, it would likely lead to ongoing dumping and harm to a U.S. industry. As a result, the order will continue, requiring U.S. Customs to collect antidumping duties on imports of these products. This decision ensures that the protections against unfair pricing remain in place, maintaining a fair competitive environment for U.S. businesses. The order will be reviewed again in five years.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded an expedited review and determined that if the antidumping duty on vertical metal file cabinets imported from China is revoked, it could lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping at significant rates, with margins up to 198.50 percent. This finding is part of an effort to prevent unfair pricing that could harm U.S. industries. As a result, the antidumping duty order remains in place to protect domestic producers. The full analysis can be accessed via the Commerce Department's electronic system.