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The U.S. Department of Commerce has released the final results of its review regarding subsidies given to Tianjin Hweschun Fasteners Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a company in China that exports steel staples. Commerce found that these subsidies, which were available during 2022, could impact the pricing and competitiveness of these goods entering the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will assess duties on these imports at rates determined by Commerce, and these duties will include additional cash deposit requirements for future imports. The decision and supporting details are public and available through their online systems.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission decided to continue imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on quartz surface products from China. These actions are intended to prevent dumping and unfair subsidies that could harm U.S. businesses. The rules apply to quartz surface products such as countertops and tiles, while excluding materials like granite and marble. Customs will keep charging existing duty rates on imports, with these orders effective as of January 24, 2025.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced the cancellation of a scheduled public hearing related to the anti-dumping duty investigation on Difluoromethane (R-32) from China. The hearing was initially set for January 14, 2021, but was canceled after the only party requesting to appear at the hearing withdrew their request. This investigation, conducted under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930, will proceed with parties submitting written responses instead. Written posthearing briefs must be submitted by January 21, 2021.

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some producers and exporters of organic soybean meal from India received unfair government subsidies between September 3, 2021, and December 31, 2022. As a result, they will face additional import duties. The final calculations, published in the Federal Register for public access, detail these duties, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will enforce these once the decision is public for 35 days. The public can review these decisions online through the Department of Commerce's electronic system.

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.

On February 10, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10896 to impose new duties on steel imports into the United States. This proclamation instructed the Secretary of Commerce to update the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to reflect these changes. The updated tariffs and duties will be effective starting March 12, 2025, and are detailed in Annex 1 of the notice. These changes aim to adjust the rates of duty on various steel products imported from countries other than the United States.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on ceramic tiles imported from China for the period from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. This decision was made because there were no entries of tile imports from the companies under review that could be assessed during this time. As a result of the cancellation, antidumping duties will still be applied based on the required cash deposit rates at the time of the imports. The Commerce Department will instruct customs on handling these duties accordingly.

The Executive Order 14195, issued by President Donald J. Trump, addresses the impact of synthetic opioids, mainly from China, on the United States. It highlights that these opioids cause significant harm, including deaths and societal issues, and criticizes China's role in the drug trade. To counter this, the order expands a national emergency declaration, mandating an additional 10% import duty on Chinese goods, subject to certain conditions. This action aims to pressure China into taking more stringent measures against illegal opioid distribution.

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that seamless carbon and alloy steel pipes from Ukraine were sold in the U.S. at prices below their normal value between August 1, 2022, and July 31, 2023. This decision comes after a review process, and the department set a specific antidumping duty margin for these products. They also established guidelines for importers regarding the payment of these duties and highlighted responsibilities for those involved in the process. The findings and additional details are documented in a memorandum available through their online service system.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed its review of antidumping duties for certain corrosion-resistant steel products from South Korea, covering sales from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. They found that Dongkuk Coated Metal Co., Ltd. sold these products in the U.S. at prices lower than normal value, leading to antidumping duties being assessed on these sales. In contrast, Hyundai Steel Company did not sell the products below their normal value during the same period. The Commerce Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection on how to apply these findings to import duties.