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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that American industries are being harmed by imports of wood mouldings and millwork products from China. These products have been sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and are supported by Chinese government subsidies. The decision followed investigations that began in January 2020 after petitions from American millwork companies. The USITC conducted hearings and completed its determinations in February 2021, finding that these imports have affected the domestic industry.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided to continue the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from China. This decision came after determining that ending these duties could lead to the recurrence of unfair pricing and subsidies that harm U.S. industries. The duties, originally started in 2008, will remain in place with U.S. Customs and Border Protection collecting deposits at rates existing at the time of entry. The decision is set to be effective from December 17, 2024.

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 finalized its review of the antidumping duty order on forged steel fittings from China for the period between November 1, 2022, and October 31, 2023. The review found that Yingkou Guangming Pipeline Industry Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Forged Pipe Fittings Co., Ltd. are not eligible for a separate rate and are part of the China-wide entity, which has an antidumping duty rate of 142.72%. As no comments were received on the preliminary results, the previous findings were not changed. This determination will affect how duties are assessed and collected on goods from these companies during the review period.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the review of an antidumping duty order on specific chassis and their parts from China, covering the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. This decision was made because there were no entries of the merchandise during the review period that needed evaluation. The antidumping duties will be assessed based on the rates required when the products entered the country. The notice serves as a reminder to parties involved to properly handle any proprietary information related to the review.

The U.S. Trade Representative has begun a Section 301 investigation into China's strategies aimed at dominating the semiconductor industry. This inquiry will examine China's extensive non-market tactics, like state-control and financial support, which might unfairly impact U.S. commerce and global markets. A public hearing will be held in March 2025, and the Office is inviting public comments, particularly about how these practices may disadvantage U.S. companies in critical sectors like defense and telecommunications. Interested parties can submit their comments or requests to participate in the hearing through a designated online portal.

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 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 United States International Trade Commission announced the scheduling of expedited reviews concerning antidumping and countervailing duties on quartz surface products from China. These reviews aim to assess if lifting these duties would likely result in continued or new harm to the domestic industry. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments by December 26, 2024, regarding what the Commission's decision should be. The Commission has also decided to extend the review period by up to 90 days due to the complexity of the reviews.

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.