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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.

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that seamless carbon and alloy steel pipes from Ukraine were sold in the U.S. at prices below their normal value between August 1, 2022, and July 31, 2023. This decision comes after a review process, and the department set a specific antidumping duty margin for these products. They also established guidelines for importers regarding the payment of these duties and highlighted responsibilities for those involved in the process. The findings and additional details are documented in a memorandum available through their online service system.

The Department of Commerce completed its review of aluminum foil exports from China between November 2, 2017, and March 31, 2019, finding that the products were sold at prices below normal value in the U.S. The review confirmed separate rates for certain exporters and maintained prior findings of no shipments by Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials Joint-Stock Co., Ltd. The department also calculated specific antidumping duties and cash deposit requirements for future shipments based on the review's final results. Importers are reminded to file required certificates to avoid double duties.

The Department of Commerce determined that Fedmet Resources Corporation did not ship any magnesia carbon bricks from China to the United States during the review period of September 1, 2018, to August 31, 2019. Additionally, sixteen other companies involved in the review are considered part of the China-wide entity because they failed to submit necessary documents but were not reviewed as such. The current rate for the China-wide entity is 236.00 percent, which remains unchanged. The required cash deposit rates for future shipments from Chinese exporters will be based on this rate and other specific conditions mentioned.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary determination that some steel producers in Canada are receiving unfair subsidies, which could harm American businesses. This investigation covers steel products resistant to corrosion that are imported from Canada during the year 2023. The Department of Commerce has outlined methods they used in the investigation and has left room for public comments. They have also set guidelines for Customs to start imposing cash deposits on the affected steel products until a final decision is made.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is reviewing an agreement with two Mexican sugar companies, San Jose and Grupo BSM, to ensure they are complying with rules to reduce dumping, which means selling goods at unfairly low prices. The review covers the period from December 2022 to November 2023. Commerce found that San Jose had no sales to assess and that Grupo BSM did not meet the requirement to eliminate at least 85% of prior dumping. Further steps will be taken to address Grupo BSM's noncompliance, including verifying their responses and increased monitoring.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed the first expedited sunset reviews of antidumping duty orders on acetone from Belgium, Korea, Singapore, South Africa, and Spain. The review determined that revoking these orders would likely result in continued or repeated dumping of acetone at significant margins, with percentages as high as 414.92% for South Africa. These results suggest that the antidumping duties should remain in place to prevent unfair pricing practices from these countries. The document provides details about the review process and the findings related to the likelihood of future dumping.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has released its preliminary findings on countervailable subsidies for certain softwood lumber products from Canada between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. The review was rescinded for 46 companies, based on their lack of reviewable shipments during this period. Companies Canfor and West Fraser are the mandatory respondents whose subsidy rates will help determine rates for other non-selected companies. Interested parties can submit comments on the findings and request a hearing if they wish to contest any of the details provided.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that Interfor Sales & Marketing Ltd. and several other Canadian companies are cross-owned, meaning they have related ownership. This finding is related to a review of a countervailing duty (CVD) order on softwood lumber imported from Canada, which is a type of tax imposed to counteract subsidies provided to foreign producers. Interested parties are encouraged to comment on these findings, and the final results will be published within 270 days from the start of this review. The current duty requirements for these companies will not change until the review is completed.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the administrative review of the countervailing duty order concerning certain freight rail couplers from China. This decision was made because there were no suspended entries of these goods during the review period from March 3, 2023, to December 31, 2023, that needed assessment. Consequently, without entries to review, the department will not conduct the review. The Department will ensure that duties are assessed correctly on any necessary entries, following the standard procedures.