Search Results for keywords:"Interfor Sales

The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed a review of antidumping duties on pure magnesium imported from China. They found that two companies, Tianjin Magnesium Metal Co., Ltd. and Tianjin Magnesium International Co., Ltd., sold magnesium in the U.S. at prices below normal value from May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023. The outcome includes specific instructions for calculating and applying duties on these imports. The department has published its review results and will update cash deposit requirements for future shipments based on these findings.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking for public comments on its plan to extend the Paperwork Reduction Act clearance for three more years, which affects businesses that sell products by mail, internet, or phone. This extension involves the collection of information under the Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule (MITOR), specifically concerning shipment promises, notifying buyers of shipment delays, and issuing refunds. The FTC is gathering opinions on whether these requirements are necessary, the accuracy of their cost and time estimates, and how to lessen the burden on businesses. Comments can be submitted online or by mail before June 24, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments regarding the extension of information collection under Rule 34b-1, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This rule pertains to the sales literature of investment companies, ensuring that performance data is standardized and not misleading to investors. The SEC estimates that each year, approximately 351 respondents submit 7,362 responses related to this rule, with a total annual burden of around 46,278 hours. The SEC invites comments on whether this information collection is necessary and how the process might be improved.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that paper plates imported from Thailand are being sold in the United States at less than fair value for the period of January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. This conclusion is based on findings that several Thai companies did not provide required information, leading to higher dumping margins for them. Consequently, the Department will continue to suspend the liquidation of these imports. The International Trade Commission will assess whether U.S. industries are harmed by these imports to decide on imposing duties.

The Department of Commerce has determined that certain uncoated paper from Brazil was sold in the U.S. at less than its normal value during the review period from March 1, 2018, to February 28, 2019. As a result, antidumping duties will be assessed on these imports, with specific rates calculated for each company involved. International Paper and Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A., two companies affected, will have rates based on their sales and entered values. New cash deposit requirements will apply to all future shipments of the merchandise covered by this review.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its review of antidumping duties for organic soybean meal from India for the period between November 2, 2021, and April 30, 2023. During this review, they confirmed that Shanti Worldwide was selling the product at less than its normal value, and thus, they determined a dumping margin. The review for Shri Sumati Industries Pvt. Ltd. was rescinded, as they did not make valid sales during the review period. The document details how antidumping duties will be assessed and the cash deposit requirements for future shipments.

The U.S. Department of Commerce completed a review of the antidumping duty on steel propane cylinders from Thailand for the period of August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023. They found that Sahamitr Pressure Container Plc. (SMPC) sold these cylinders in the U.S. at prices lower than normal value. As a result, Commerce will assess specific antidumping duties and establish new cash deposit requirements for future imports from SMPC. The notice also reminds importers of their responsibility to file a certificate about reimbursed duties and informs about the procedures for administrative protective orders.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing changes to its rules about how radiofrequency (RF) devices are marketed and imported into the United States. The aim is to allow manufacturers to better understand consumer interest and prepare for new product launches by permitting some conditional sales before a device is fully authorized. These updates would help align FCC processes with modern consumer behaviors like pre-ordering and shorten the time it takes to introduce innovative devices to the market. The proposal also emphasizes that devices must still comply with FCC rules before being delivered to consumers to prevent potential harm from unauthorized devices.

The Department of Commerce decided to cancel the review of countervailing duties on oil country tubular goods from India because the parties that requested the review withdrew their request within the allowed time frame. This review was initially intended to cover 45 Indian companies. The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties on these goods as per the usual rules, and reminds parties about their responsibilities regarding confidential information. This cancellation is in accordance with U.S. regulations and was published as official notice.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reopening the comment period for a proposed rule to amend the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order. This rule change involves requiring market agencies to fully collect and remit assessments on lamb sales. The comment period, initially closed on December 4, 2020, is now extended to March 24, 2021, providing more time for stakeholders to give input. AMS is particularly interested in feedback on allowing flexible remittance schedules for smaller market agencies to reduce their regulatory burden.