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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 determined that producers and exporters of specific paper plates from Vietnam received unfair government subsidies during 2023. As a result, Commerce plans to impose countervailing duties on these products if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) confirms that this harms the U.S. industry. Until further notice, the liquidation of entries for the affected paper plates is suspended. If the ITC disagrees and finds no harm, the investigation will end, and any deposits made will be refunded.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated investigations to determine if imports of float glass products from China and Malaysia are receiving unfair government subsidies, which may harm U.S. industry. These investigations focus on claims by U.S. producers that such subsidies and imports cause or threaten material injury to domestic float glass production. The investigations will assess whether the alleged subsidized imports from these countries are significant enough to affect U.S. market conditions. Schedules and procedures for the investigations are set out, including opportunities for public comment and data submission.

The Department of Commerce has mandated countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco. These duties stem from discovered subsidies benefiting Moroccan producers and exporters. The final determination includes revised subsidy calculations, pending further action from the U.S. International Trade Commission, which will decide if these imports hurt the U.S. industry. The investigation covers all forms of phosphate fertilizers from Morocco, excluding specific industrial grade types and other non-applicable goods.

The Department of Commerce has approved applications for duty-free entry of several scientific instruments from foreign manufacturers, as no equivalent instruments are made in the United States. The approved instruments, which will be used in research projects at institutions like MIT, Harvard, the University of Michigan, the University of Chicago, and the University of California, Santa Barbara, include lasers and a wave generator system. These tools are intended for advanced scientific experiments, such as quantum physics research, molecular studies, and engineering studies of ship motions in water waves. The decision was made with no public objections.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has released the final results of its review regarding subsidies given to Tianjin Hweschun Fasteners Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a company in China that exports steel staples. Commerce found that these subsidies, which were available during 2022, could impact the pricing and competitiveness of these goods entering the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will assess duties on these imports at rates determined by Commerce, and these duties will include additional cash deposit requirements for future imports. The decision and supporting details are public and available through their online systems.

The Department of Commerce issued a notice regarding duty-free entry of scientific instruments from other countries. They reviewed applications from Cornell University and the University of Minnesota for instruments such as a six-axes sample manipulator and a multi-gas lamp, both made in China, as well as a spark plasma sintering system from Japan. These instruments will be used for scientific research in materials science and engineering, specifically for studying electronic properties and the behavior of ceramic and metal materials in extreme environments. After considering the applications, the Department approved the duty-free entry since no equivalent instruments are manufactured in the U.S.

The Department of Commerce has completed an administrative review regarding the sale of citric acid and certain citrate salts by S.A. Citrique Belge N.V. (Citrique Belge) from Belgium during January 8, 2018, to June 30, 2019. They determined that Citrique Belge did not sell these products at prices below the usual market value, resulting in zero antidumping duties. Consequently, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will liquidate relevant entries without imposing additional antidumping duties. The cash deposit requirement for Citrique Belge will be zero, while other manufacturers and exporters not covered by this review will continue with the previous deposit rate until further notice.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has released a list of scope rulings and circumvention determinations made between October and December 2024. These rulings clarify the coverage of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. For instance, certain roof tiles imported by Landscape Associates Inc. from China are not subject to the AD/CVD orders on ceramic tiles, while decorative board brick is included. Additionally, materials imported by Mohawk from China also fall outside the scope of their respective AD/CVD orders. Interested parties can comment on the completeness of this list by contacting the Deputy Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations.

The Department of Commerce has announced preliminary findings that certain uncoated paper rolls imported from Indonesia are circumventing trade duties placed on uncoated paper. These rolls are being brought into the U.S., converted into individual sheets, and then sold as products that should be under import duties. As a result, some imports will face a suspension of liquidation, meaning they cannot be sold or exported until duties are collected. Importers need to certify that rolls won't be converted into paper sheets to avoid extra duties, and comments from interested parties are welcome.