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The Office of the United States Trade Representative has announced the determination of trade surpluses for various countries related to sugar and syrup goods and products. These countries include Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia, and Panama. The trade surplus levels affect how much of these products can enter the United States duty-free under different trade agreements. For some countries, like Chile and Morocco, their negative trade surpluses mean they do not qualify for duty-free treatment, while others like Guatemala and Colombia have positive surpluses allowing a limited amount to enter tariff-free.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started an investigation into antidumping concerns related to methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) imported from China. These imports are believed to be sold below fair market value, potentially harming U.S. industries. The investigation was prompted by a petition from the MDI Fair Trade Coalition and aims to determine if these imports cause material injury to U.S. industry. A preliminary determination must be made by March 31, 2025, with subsequent findings reported to the Department of Commerce by April 7, 2025.

The Department of Homeland Security has announced changes to trade rules affecting imports from Mexico. Due to multiple presidential executive orders, new duties (taxes) are applied to various products from Mexico. Some products, particularly those related to the automotive industry, are not subject to these additional charges, while others like potash have reduced taxes. From March 7, 2025, these rules will take effect, modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to ensure compliance with U.S. laws and international agreements.

The Department of Homeland Security has updated the rules regarding additional duties on products from China, including Hong Kong, due to changes in an Executive Order. These changes raise the tariffs from 10% to 20% on certain items, effective March 4, 2025. The order is part of a response to what the U.S. views as China's inadequate control over synthetic opioid supply chains. Some exceptions apply, such as items qualifying for de minimis exemptions, but these could change if the government determines that enough systems are in place to manage tariff revenues.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced the scheduling of the final phase of investigations into imports of ceramic tile from India. These investigations, under the Tariff Act of 1930, aim to determine if these imports, alleged to be subsidized and sold at unfairly low prices, are harming the U.S. ceramic tile industry. The investigations were initiated based on a petition from the Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile, a group of American ceramic tile manufacturers. The USITC will conduct hearings and allow for written submissions from interested parties, with the aim of protecting local industry from unfair international trade practices.

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 International Trade Commission is seeking public feedback on how to improve the presentation of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). They want input on how easy it is for users to navigate, use, compare, and access HTS information. Comments need to be submitted electronically by February 7, 2025, as no paper-based filings will be accepted. The commission aims to enhance user experience and reliability of tariff information.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced new tariff-rate quota limits for goods imported from Australia under the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement for the year 2025. These limits specify how much of certain goods can enter the U.S. without facing higher tariffs. Beginning January 1, 2025, various products, including beef and other goods classified under specific subheadings in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, have defined quantity limits. This notice clarifies the allowable quantities to ensure fair trade practices between the U.S. and Australia.

The United States International Trade Commission is investigating whether the U.S. industry is being harmed by imports of chassis from China, which may be sold at unfair prices and subsidized by the Chinese government. These chassis are equipment used for transporting containers and other goods by road or rail. The investigation aims to determine if these imports are negatively impacting the American market or hindering the growth of the U.S. industry. Public participation is encouraged, and a hearing is scheduled for March 16, 2021, where interested parties can present their views.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that certain corrosion-resistant steel products from Taiwan are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. This investigation, covering sales from July 2023 to June 2024, aims to address unfair pricing practices. Interested parties can comment on this decision, and further investigations will ensure fair trade practices. The Commerce Department has postponed the final determination to provide more time for analysis, and if the final findings are affirmative, the U.S. International Trade Commission will assess whether the imports are harming the U.S. industry.