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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100976
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that certain aluminum foil products from Oman were sold in the U.S. at prices below their normal value during the review period from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2023. The aluminum foil from Oman is the subject of an ongoing administrative review, specifically focusing on Oman Aluminium Rolling Company. Interested parties can submit comments on the preliminary findings, and the Commerce Department will release final results within 120 days of this preliminary publication. The outcome of this review will influence future duty assessments and deposits.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government found that some shiny silver sheets from Oman were sold for too little money in the U.S., and they are deciding what to do about it. People can give their opinion now and the final decision will come soon, changing how much tax is paid for these sheets.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96638
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that some oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Mexico were sold in the U.S. at prices below their normal value. The review period is from May 11, 2022, to October 31, 2023. Commerce is also cancelling an administrative review for the company Siderca because the request for their review was withdrawn by United States Steel Tubular Products, Inc. Interested parties can comment on these preliminary results, and final results are expected within 120 days of publishing these findings.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government found that some steel tubes from Mexico were sold in America for less than they usually cost, and they decided to stop checking one company because they weren't asked to anymore. People interested can say what they think about this decision.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10920
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that two Japanese companies, Nippon Steel Corporation and Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., sold hot-rolled steel products in the United States at unfairly low prices between October 2018 and September 2019. Additionally, companies like Honda Trading Canada and Panasonic reported no shipments during this period. The Department has set a provisional dumping margin and invites public comments on these preliminary findings. They will finalize the results and cash deposit rates in a subsequent review.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce found that two Japanese companies sold steel in the U.S. cheaper than they should have, which is not fair. They also noted that some companies didn't send any shipments of steel during that time.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15447
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily concluded that Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) sold non-oriented electrical steel from Japan in the United States at unfairly low prices between December 1, 2022, and November 30, 2023. The department invites public comments on this preliminary decision. If final results confirm this finding, NSC may face applicable antidumping duties, which are penalties for selling products at lower-than-normal value. The decision could affect future imports of such steel from NSC, as well as cash deposit requirements on these imports to the U.S.

    Simple Explanation

    Nippon Steel from Japan was selling a special type of metal in the U.S. for prices that were lower than usual, and that could be unfair. The U.S. wants to stop this, so they are thinking about adding extra charges to Nippon Steel's sales unless they change their pricing.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10533
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Department of Commerce has released preliminary findings that Hyundai Steel Co., Ltd., a company from South Korea, has received unfair government subsidies for its hot-rolled steel products. The review period is from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018. They are planning to enforce additional duties on these products to counterbalance the subsidies. Public comments and hearings will follow before the final decision is made within 120 days of these preliminary results.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce found out that a company in South Korea called Hyundai Steel received some extra help from their government, which made their steel cheaper. To make it fair for everyone else, they plan to add extra taxes to Hyundai Steel's products.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13142
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that producers of multilayered wood flooring in China are receiving subsidies, which are covered by a countervailing duty order first issued in 2011. This review primarily covers the year 2022. Some companies are being partially rescinded from this review due to lack of entries, while others are facing different countervailing duty rates, especially those that did not respond to the Department's requests for information. Interested parties are invited to provide comments and the final results are expected to be announced within 120 days of this preliminary announcement.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government checked Chinese companies that make shiny wooden floors and found some are getting extra help (subsidies) that they're not supposed to. They're working out who should pay extra fees and asking people for their thoughts on these first findings.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8177
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Department of Commerce has reviewed sales of prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC Strand) from The Siam Industrial Wire Co., Ltd. (SIW) of Thailand and preliminarily found that SIW did not sell the product at below-normal value during 2018. This preliminary result indicates a dumping margin of 0.00 percent for SIW for the specified period. Interested parties are invited to comment on these findings, and the Commerce Department will consider these comments before issuing the final results. If the final results remain the same, no antidumping duties would be assessed, and different cash deposit requirements could apply to future shipments.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce checked if a company in Thailand was selling some special steel wire at unfairly low prices in 2018, and they found that the company did not do this. So, they might not have to pay extra fees unless things change after people give their opinions.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8697
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that TRAPA Forest Products Ltd. is the successor-in-interest to Trans-Pacific Trading Ltd. This means that TRAPA will receive the same countervailing duty cash deposit rate as Trans-Pacific for certain softwood lumber products from Canada. This decision is part of a review process that began with a request from TRAPA, following a name change from Trans-Pacific. Interested parties have an opportunity to comment and request a hearing on this preliminary decision.

    Simple Explanation

    The government thinks that one company, TRAPA, is really just a new name for another company called Trans-Pacific, and they will treat them the same when it comes to certain rules about selling wood from Canada to the U.S. People can say if they think this is right or wrong.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7251
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Department of Commerce is reviewing countervailing duties on heavy walled rectangular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from Turkey, focusing on the period between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018. In this preliminary assessment, it determined that Ozdemir Boru Profil San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti., the only producer/exporter involved, received negligible subsidies. Commerce is expected to release final results within 120 days after these preliminary findings are published, which may influence future duties on these products. The results and any related actions will be published in the Federal Register with instructions for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on handling duties, if applicable.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Commerce checked if a company in Turkey got unfair help from its government when selling special steel pipes to America in 2018, and they found the help was so small it's not a big deal. They will decide what happens next within a few months.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7264
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that producers and exporters of narrow woven ribbons with woven selvedge from China received subsidies that can be countered. This review covers the period from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018. Interested parties are invited to comment on these findings, and there are specific deadlines and procedures for submitting comments and requesting hearings. The results of this review will inform future assessments and cash deposit requirements for the relevant duties.

    Simple Explanation

    The government looked at ribbons from China and found that they got special help from their country, which is not fair in trade. They will talk about it and anyone can share their thoughts too.

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