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The U.S. International Trade Commission is reviewing a case involving alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act, which concerns icemaking machines and the infringement of certain patents owned by Hoshizaki America, Inc. The Commission is seeking written input from involved parties and interested stakeholders on specific legal and technical questions regarding patent equivalence and remedies like exclusion orders or cease and desist orders. This investigation began based on complaints that specific models infringed issued patents and has been extended with a new target completion date of February 13, 2025.

The Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that seamless refined copper pipes and tubes imported from Vietnam are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than their fair value. This investigation covers sales from October 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, and invites interested parties to comment on the preliminary findings. The Department also determined that there are no critical circumstances to warrant immediate action. Commerce plans to impose cash deposits for these imports and will continue investigating before making a final decision.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a delay in the preliminary determinations for the investigations into less-than-fair-value (LTFV) imports of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Spain. These determinations were originally expected by March 16, 2021, but will now be postponed by 50 days, making them due no later than May 5, 2021. This delay was requested by the petitioners to give more time to address issues in the responses to their questionnaires and to synchronize the investigations' schedules. The final determinations are set to be made 75 days after the new preliminary determinations date, unless further delayed.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Malaysia are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than their fair value. This investigation covers the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. As a result, the Commerce Department plans to implement duties on these imports to counteract the underpricing, although some products, such as those produced by Hanwha Q Cells, might be exempt from these measures due to their zero dumping margin. The public and interested parties are invited to submit comments on this preliminary decision.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC) have decided to continue the antidumping duty order on diffusion-annealed, nickel-plated flat-rolled steel products from Japan. This decision was made because removing the order could lead to the recurrence of unfair pricing and harm to U.S. industries. This continuation, effective March 31, 2025, means that U.S. Customs will keep collecting duties for these steel imports to prevent dumping. The notice also reminds parties involved about their responsibilities regarding proprietary information under the Administrative Protective Order.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is reviewing a decision related to an investigation into certain optical network equipment imported from China. The initial ruling found no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act, indicating that the involved patents weren't infringed upon and that the complainant, Optimum Communications, is no longer valid due to patent ownership changes. Despite recommendations for a general exclusion order if a violation was found, the evidence did not support such actions. After reviewing the case, the Commission has decided to examine the initial determination completely.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Maxell, Ltd. against Samsung Electronics, alleging violations of the Tariff Act related to the importation and sale of certain mobile electronic devices. This complaint requests specific orders to prevent further infringement. The Commission is seeking public comments on whether these requests could impact public health, the U.S. economy, competitive conditions, or consumers. Comments must be submitted electronically by the specified deadlines.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that revoking the countervailing duty orders on carbon and alloy steel threaded rods from India and China would likely result in ongoing subsidies and harm to the U.S. industry. Therefore, the Department of Commerce will continue these orders. This decision follows a review process that did not receive adequate responses from China, India, or any respondents, leading to an expedited review. Further details and analysis can be found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum accessible online.

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has made a preliminary decision that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Cambodia are likely being sold in the United States at less than fair value. The investigation found that two companies, Hounen Solar Inc. Co. Ltd. and Solar Long PV Tech Cambodia Co., did not comply with requests for information, resulting in an adverse inference being applied against them. Commerce will now require cash deposits for these products imported into the U.S. and is postponing the final decision while extending provisional measures following a request from the companies involved. Interested parties are invited to submit comments and request hearings as part of the ongoing proceedings.

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.