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The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination that producers and exporters of certain low speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from China are receiving countervailable subsidies. The investigation, covering activities from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, found that some companies have not cooperated with requests for information, leading to the application of adverse inferences. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their comments, and the final countervailing duty determination will align with the final determination of the related antidumping duty investigation, expected by April 2025. Additionally, the case found some critical circumstances regarding specific companies, and adjustments in regulations will be discussed, inviting further public comment.

The Department of Commerce announced the rescission of a new shipper review of wooden bedroom furniture from China involving the company Kunshan Jujia Decoration Design Co., Ltd. The decision was made because the sale was determined to be non-bona fide based on factors like sales price and quantity. As a result, Jujia remains part of the China-wide entity for antidumping duties, with merchandise subject to the prevailing China-wide rate. The decision follows analysis and comments from interested parties, as documented in the Issues and Decision Memorandum.

The Department of Commerce has reviewed sales of cast iron soil pipe fittings from China and found that Wor-Biz Industrial Product Co., Ltd. sold these products below normal value from February 20, 2018, to July 31, 2019. Qinshui Shunsida Casting Co., Ltd. did not qualify for a separate rate and is thus considered part of the China-wide entity. Based on the review's final results, only Wor-Biz received a specific dumping margin, which is applied to other eligible companies. The notice also outlines the processes for assessing antidumping duties and managing cash deposits and provides instructions for importers and parties with protective orders.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that producers and exporters of hard empty capsules from India are receiving countervailable subsidies, which are financial contributions from the government that benefit these companies. The investigation, covering the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, aims to determine if these subsidies harm U.S. businesses. As part of the investigation, the department is aligning the final countervailing duty decision with the final determination of a related investigation into whether these products are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments and participate in the investigation process.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that certain paper plates from China are receiving unfair government subsidies, known as countervailable subsidies. The investigation covers the year 2023, and although changes were made to the subsidy rate calculations for two Chinese companies based on new findings, the unfair advantage remains. This investigation might lead to the imposition of further duties on these products if the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that they are harming U.S. manufacturers.

The Department of Commerce is delaying the final decision on the investigation of copper pipes and tubes from Vietnam, which are suspected of being sold at unfairly low prices in the U.S. market. Initially set to conclude sooner, the decision is postponed until June 16, 2021, following requests from both the exporters and the American Copper Tube Coalition. These parties also requested that provisional measures against these imports be extended from four to six months. The preliminary investigation results were affirmative, prompting this extension to ensure fair trade practices.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has shared preliminary findings that thermal paper from Germany was not sold below normal value from November 2022 to October 2023. The review process involved examining sales of Koehler Paper SE, as a request for review of another company, Mitsubishi Hitec Paper, was withdrawn. The review's results will inform customs duties and deposit rates, and public comments are invited. The final results will be published later, guiding assessments for future imports.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is starting administrative reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders with February anniversary dates, as per its regulations. This involves selecting certain companies for examination to determine if they have been involved in unfair trade practices, such as selling products in the U.S. at less than fair value. Companies involved may need to provide detailed sales information, and those from non-market economy countries must prove independence from government control to get separate rates. The reviews aim to ensure fair trade and compliance with U.S. trade laws.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision that producers and exporters in Vietnam are receiving unfair subsidies for certain corrosion-resistant steel products. This finding is part of an investigation covering the entire year of 2023. Organizations involved are invited to provide comments on this preliminary determination. Additionally, the decision aligns the investigation's final ruling with another related investigation, which is set to conclude by mid-June 2025, barring any delays.

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced it is ending the review of antidumping duties on mattresses from Serbia for the period from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. This decision was made because Healthcare Europe DOO Ruma withdrew its request for a review, and there were no qualifying entries for Healthcare Europe, Inc. during this time. As a result, there will be no changes to the existing cash deposit requirements for these products.