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The U.S. Department of Commerce is ending a review of countervailing duties on ceramic tiles from China for 2023, because there were no qualifying entries by the company in question. An earlier request to evaluate the exporter, Cayenne Corporation Ltd., was made, but it was found that there were no ceramic tiles imported from them during the review period. As a result, the current cash deposit rates for duties will remain unchanged. This decision was made because there were no goods to assess during the review period, so the review is being fully rescinded.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation into active anode material imports from the People's Republic of China, following a petition from the American Active Anode Material Producers. This petition claims that the Chinese government provides unfair subsidies to its producers, causing harm to the U.S. industry. The investigation will assess if these imports are negatively impacting the establishment of a U.S. industry or causing material injury. The initial determination by the International Trade Commission (ITC) will decide if the investigation proceeds.

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 concluded an expedited sunset review regarding steel wire garment hangers from China. They determined that if the current antidumping duty order is revoked, dumping is highly likely to continue or reoccur, with possible dumping margins as high as 187.25%. This review aims to protect U.S. manufacturers from unfair pricing practices by foreign companies. The results and related information on this matter can be accessed online for further details.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has started an investigation to determine if pentafluoroethane (R-125) imported from China receives unfair government subsidies that harm U.S. industries. The investigation was prompted by a petition from Honeywell International, Inc. claiming these imports are causing material injury to the domestic industry. This investigation will assess if Chinese producers of R-125 are benefiting from subsidies and if this harms the U.S. market. Commerce has requested information from various parties and set deadlines for comments and factual submissions related to the investigation.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determinations in their investigations of countervailing duties on float glass products from China and Malaysia. Initially set for March 6, 2025, these determinations will now be due no later than May 12, 2025. The postponement follows a request from the petitioner, Vitro Flat Glass, LLC and Vitro Meadville Flat Glass, LLC, to allow more time for analyzing data and issuing additional questionnaires if needed. The decision complies with legislative guidelines permitting such delays under certain conditions.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to continue the countervailing duty order on sodium nitrite from China. This decision was made because removing these duties could lead to unfair government subsidies and harm American industries. The duties help prevent material injury by maintaining extra costs on imports. The current order will remain effective from February 5, 2025, and a new review will be initiated before the fifth anniversary of this date.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is examining whether monosodium glutamate (MSG) from China is being imported into the U.S. through Malaysia in a way that avoids antidumping duties. This investigation, prompted by a referral from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is part of a broader inquiry to determine if the MSG is subject to current duty orders. Interested parties are invited to provide their input, and the Commerce Department plans to decide and inform the CBP whether this MSG should be subjected to U.S. antidumping duties.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided to continue the antidumping duty orders on certain stilbenic optical brightening agents from China and Taiwan. This action is based on findings that lifting these duties could lead to the recurrence of dumping and harm to U.S. industries. The orders, which have been in place since 2012, will remain effective, ensuring that U.S. Customs continues to collect duty deposits on these imports. The next review of these orders is planned before the fifth anniversary of the ITC's last determination.

The Department of Commerce has postponed its preliminary decision in the countervailing duty investigation on ceramic abrasive grains from China. This decision, initially due on March 12, 2025, has been moved to May 16, 2025, at the request of the petitioner, Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc. The delay allows more time to analyze responses from those involved in the investigation. The final determination will occur 75 days after the new preliminary decision date.