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The Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that certain emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber from Brazil was sold in the United States at prices below its normal value during the review period from September 1, 2018, to August 31, 2019. This review examines one producer/exporter, ARLANXEO Brasil S.A. Interested parties are encouraged to comment on these findings. The final results of this review will influence future antidumping duties on the product and requirements for cash deposits on it.

The Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that imports of certain uncoated paper rolls from Brazil are circumventing existing antidumping duty orders, which are meant to protect U.S. industry from unfair foreign pricing. As a result, these imports will face suspension of liquidation, starting from specific dates, and importers will have to certify that their imports won't be further processed into paper sheets subject to duties. Importers who fail to provide this certification will be required to pay antidumping duties. The Department invites comments on this preliminary decision and has notified the U.S. International Trade Commission about the findings.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that producers and exporters in Brazil are receiving unfair subsidies for certain corrosion-resistant steel products. This finding, covering the year 2023, means that specific Brazilian companies might have gained an advantage due to financial support from authorities. The Department is inviting public comments on this decision before making a final determination. If confirmed, this could lead to actions like imposing duty rates to level the playing field for U.S. companies.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determinations for countervailing duty investigations on imports of Hard Empty Capsules from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam. Initially due by January 17, 2025, the deadline is now extended to March 24, 2025, to allow more time for a full analysis of responses. This extension follows a request by Lonza Greenwood LLC, the petitioner, who argued that additional time is needed for a thorough review of forthcoming questionnaire responses. The final determinations will be made 75 days after the new preliminary determination date.

The United States International Trade Commission announced the termination of an antidumping duty investigation on wood mouldings and millwork products from Brazil. This decision follows a negative final determination by the Department of Commerce, meaning they found no sales at less than fair value from Brazil. The public can access further information and documents related to this investigation through the Commission's electronic docket system. This action is taken under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Commission's rules.

In a proclamation from January 18, 2021, President Donald J. Trump announced the end of travel restrictions for people traveling from the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and Brazil to the United States, effective January 26, 2021. These restrictions were originally imposed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The decision follows the CDC's new requirement for travelers to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before entering the United States. The removal of restrictions reflects confidence in the cooperation of these regions in managing safe travel and combating the virus, contrasting with ongoing restrictions for China and Iran due to their lack of cooperation.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary decision that Brazilian producers and exporters of hard empty capsules are receiving unfair subsidies. This investigation covers the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The Commerce Department is aligning its final decision on subsidies with another investigation into whether capsules are being sold below fair value, with a final decision expected by August 5, 2025. The details of this preliminary determination and how the subsidies were evaluated are available for public comment and review.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily decided that certain corrosion-resistant steel products from Brazil are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than fair value. This investigation covers the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and focuses on companies like Companhia Siderurgica Nacional and Usiminas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. The investigation, conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930, will lead to U.S. Customs suspending liquidation of these steel products and requiring cash deposits based on calculated dumping margins. Public comments are invited on this determination, and the final decision is postponed to allow more extensive provisional measures, extending up to six months.