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The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that paper plates imported from China, Thailand, and Vietnam are harming U.S. industry because they are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, and some are receiving subsidies from China and Vietnam. This decision followed an investigation that started on January 25, 2024, after receiving petitions from the American Paper Plate Coalition. The Commission's final ruling and details are documented in a publication released in March 2025. The planned public hearing for this issue was canceled when no parties requested to attend.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is updating the schedule for its investigation into epoxy resins imported from China, following the U.S. Department of Commerce's preliminary decision indicating these imports are sold at less-than-fair value. Originally slated to conclude in January, the final determination has been pushed to March 2025. Consequently, the USITC has adjusted its timetable with key dates, including a hearing set for April 3, 2025. This investigation is conducted under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930.

The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a final judgment on December 18, 2024, in the case involving Shanghai Tainai Bearing Co., Ltd. and others against the United States regarding antidumping duties on tapered roller bearings from China. The court supported the U.S. Department of Commerce's reevaluation of their previous decision, leading to changes in the dumping margins for certain Chinese companies. As a result, the Department of Commerce has announced an amendment to its final results, affecting the dumping margins and instructing new cash deposit procedures for U.S. Customs. Further action depends on whether the court decision is appealed.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is starting an investigation to determine if imports of erythritol from China are being subsidized by the Chinese government, which might be harming the U.S. erythritol industry. The investigation was initiated after a petition from Cargill, a U.S. producer of erythritol, claimed that Chinese producers were receiving unfair financial support. The period being investigated includes all of 2023, and Commerce is considering whether these imports are impacting the U.S. market by undercutting prices and decreasing domestic production. The International Trade Commission will also investigate to see if there is an actual material injury to the U.S. industry.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision that disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from China are being sold in the U.S. at prices below their fair value. This determination involves actions like suspending the liquidation of these goods and requiring cash deposits to match the estimated dumping margins. Additionally, critical circumstances have been identified, which means that some storehouse entries may also see retroactive duties. Interested parties are invited to provide comments and feedback on this decision.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced an expedited review regarding the antidumping duty order on crepe paper from China. This review is conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930 to assess the likely effects of revoking the duty order, specifically whether it might cause harm to the U.S. industry. Interested parties have until January 29, 2021, to submit comments, although these comments cannot introduce new factual information. This complex review may be extended by up to 90 days as allowed under the Act.

OSHA has announced that Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. is applying to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion would allow Bureau Veritas to add two new testing sites in Taiwan and China, as well as twenty-one additional test standards to their scope of recognition. The application has been reviewed and OSHA has made a preliminary finding supporting the expansion. The public is invited to comment on whether Bureau Veritas meets the necessary requirements before a final decision is made.

The United States International Trade Commission has started a review to decide if lifting duties on polyester textured yarn from China and India would harm U.S. industry. These duties, placed in January 2020, aim to prevent cheap imports from hurting local businesses. The Commission invites interested parties to provide specific information and comments by early 2025. If information is not provided in the requested form, the commission may use unfavorable assumptions regarding the non-complying party.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that imports of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China and India are harming the U.S. industry. These imports are believed to be sold at unfairly low prices and subsidized by the governments of China and India. As a result, the USITC is starting the final phase of its investigations and will release more details based on the outcomes from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The allegations were initially brought by companies from Minnesota, Iowa, and Ohio on October 29, 2024.

The Department of Commerce has released preliminary findings from an administrative review regarding the sale of stainless steel sinks from China. The review covers the period from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, and includes six companies. Two primary companies, Jiangmen New Star Hi-Tech Enterprise Ltd. and Zhuhai Kohler Kitchen & Bathroom Products Co., Ltd., were not granted separate rates and are included under the China-wide entity rate of 76.45%. Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments on these findings, with the final results expected to be published within 120 days.