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The Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation on imports of active anode material from China. Originally due by March 13, 2025, the deadline has been moved to May 19, 2025, following a request from the petitioner. The delay allows the Commerce Department to fully analyze upcoming questionnaire responses. The final determination will be made 75 days after the new preliminary determination date.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision that disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from China are being sold in the U.S. at prices below their fair value. This determination involves actions like suspending the liquidation of these goods and requiring cash deposits to match the estimated dumping margins. Additionally, critical circumstances have been identified, which means that some storehouse entries may also see retroactive duties. Interested parties are invited to provide comments and feedback on this decision.

The U.S. International Trade Commission decided not to review an initial ruling that allows JBS Hair, Inc. to amend its complaint to include JMS Trading Corp. as a new respondent. This investigation involves allegations of patent infringement related to certain pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair. The original complaint, filed by JBS Hair, claims violations of the Tariff Act due to the importation and sale of these products. Despite requests from some respondents to extend deadlines, the judge found no prejudice in adding JMS Trading and upheld the decision without changes to the schedule.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is reviewing a decision related to an investigation into certain optical network equipment imported from China. The initial ruling found no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act, indicating that the involved patents weren't infringed upon and that the complainant, Optimum Communications, is no longer valid due to patent ownership changes. Despite recommendations for a general exclusion order if a violation was found, the evidence did not support such actions. After reviewing the case, the Commission has decided to examine the initial determination completely.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Malaysia are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than their fair value. This investigation covers the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. As a result, the Commerce Department plans to implement duties on these imports to counteract the underpricing, although some products, such as those produced by Hanwha Q Cells, might be exempt from these measures due to their zero dumping margin. The public and interested parties are invited to submit comments on this preliminary decision.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC) have decided to continue the antidumping duty order on diffusion-annealed, nickel-plated flat-rolled steel products from Japan. This decision was made because removing the order could lead to the recurrence of unfair pricing and harm to U.S. industries. This continuation, effective March 31, 2025, means that U.S. Customs will keep collecting duties for these steel imports to prevent dumping. The notice also reminds parties involved about their responsibilities regarding proprietary information under the Administrative Protective Order.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that revoking the countervailing duty orders on carbon and alloy steel threaded rods from India and China would likely result in ongoing subsidies and harm to the U.S. industry. Therefore, the Department of Commerce will continue these orders. This decision follows a review process that did not receive adequate responses from China, India, or any respondents, leading to an expedited review. Further details and analysis can be found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum accessible online.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determinations for countervailing duty investigations on imports of Hard Empty Capsules from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam. Initially due by January 17, 2025, the deadline is now extended to March 24, 2025, to allow more time for a full analysis of responses. This extension follows a request by Lonza Greenwood LLC, the petitioner, who argued that additional time is needed for a thorough review of forthcoming questionnaire responses. The final determinations will be made 75 days after the new preliminary determination date.

The Department of Commerce has determined that producers and exporters of silicon metal from the Republic of Kazakhstan are receiving unfair subsidies, which impacts fair trade. This decision follows a previous preliminary finding and aligns with similar investigations involving Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Iceland. Despite being unable to conduct on-site verification due to cooperation issues, the department used available information to confirm its conclusions. If the International Trade Commission confirms material injury to U.S. industries, a countervailing duty order will be applied.

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.