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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing corrections to a notice regarding temporary travel restrictions between the United States and Mexico that was initially published on December 22, 2020. The notice contained incorrect date references. Specifically, it mistakenly stated “January 21, 2020" instead of the correct date, "January 21, 2021," in two sections of the original document. These corrections ensure that the intended travel restriction dates are accurately communicated.

The Department of Commerce has completed an administrative review regarding the sale of citric acid and certain citrate salts by S.A. Citrique Belge N.V. (Citrique Belge) from Belgium during January 8, 2018, to June 30, 2019. They determined that Citrique Belge did not sell these products at prices below the usual market value, resulting in zero antidumping duties. Consequently, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will liquidate relevant entries without imposing additional antidumping duties. The cash deposit requirement for Citrique Belge will be zero, while other manufacturers and exporters not covered by this review will continue with the previous deposit rate until further notice.

The Department of Commerce found that certain carbon steel pipes and tubes from Thailand are being sold in the U.S. at lower than normal value, which could be considered dumping, during the period from March 1, 2018, to February 28, 2019. They confirmed that one company, K Line Logistics, had no shipments during this period. The review has led to changes in the dumping margins for some companies, and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will now assess duties based on these final results. The new cash deposit rates will be effective for future shipments and remain in place until further notice.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission decided to continue the existing antidumping duty order on certain steel nails from China to prevent potential harm to U.S. industries. This decision was made after they concluded that canceling the order would likely lead to problems like dumping, where products are sold at unfairly low prices, causing damage to domestic markets. The order's scope includes nails of various types, but excludes certain nails like roofing nails and some specific fasteners. The continuation allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection to keep collecting duties on these imports, ensuring that U.S. industries are protected.

The Department of Homeland Security has updated the rules regarding additional duties on products from China, including Hong Kong, due to changes in an Executive Order. These changes raise the tariffs from 10% to 20% on certain items, effective March 4, 2025. The order is part of a response to what the U.S. views as China's inadequate control over synthetic opioid supply chains. Some exceptions apply, such as items qualifying for de minimis exemptions, but these could change if the government determines that enough systems are in place to manage tariff revenues.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain steel plates from France for the period from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. This decision came after it was confirmed that there were no entries of the steel plates from France during this period, which means there was nothing to review. Without any such entries, there aren’t any subjects for the review to assess and apply duties. Commerce will now direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties on any relevant entries at the rates initially estimated when they were entered into the U.S. market.

The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are seeking public comments on an information collection regarding the documentation requirements for articles entered under special tariff treatment provisions. This is part of an extension of an existing collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. CBP reviews whether imported goods fall under specific duty-free or reduced-duty categories and importers must have certain declarations ready at the time of entry. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their feedback by March 15, 2021.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced the implementation of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP). This program is a specific part of the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program that allows certain pre-approved travelers from China to visit the CNMI without a visa for up to 14 days. The implementation of this program will start on February 20, 2024, and travelers will need to get an electronic travel authorization before going. The previous policy allowing Chinese nationals to enter the CNMI with parole will end on the same date.

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has issued a notice allowing interested parties to request an administrative review of antidumping or countervailing duty orders, findings, or suspended investigations. Parties wishing to request a review must do so by the end of December 2024. The department will select respondents based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection data and may limit respondents if necessary. Additionally, the department has provided instructions for updating the annual inquiry service list, which allows interested parties to submit or amend their entries of appearance to remain included in the next year’s list.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has corrected a significant error in its preliminary investigation regarding the sale of certain epoxy resins from Korea. The investigation found that Kumho P&B Chemicals had a significant ministerial error in the calculation of their dumping margin. These corrected changes lead to a revised dumping margin for Kumho P&B and all other producers or exporters, resulting in adjusted cash deposit rates effective retroactively to November 13, 2024. The revised rates suggest a decrease in cash deposits, and the Commerce Department will update U.S. Customs and Border Protection with the new instructions for refunds.