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The Department of Commerce has amended its preliminary determination regarding the investigation of passenger vehicle and light truck tire sales from Taiwan, which were alleged to be sold at less than fair value. This amendment was necessary to correct significant ministerial errors that impacted the calculated dumping margins for certain companies, particularly Cheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co. Ltd. The adjustments have resulted in reduced cash deposit rates, which are effective retroactively from January 6, 2021. The changes aim to ensure accurate assessment of tariffs on the affected tire imports.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has updated its preliminary findings in an investigation into ferrosilicon imported from Malaysia due to significant calculation errors. The errors affected the dumping margins for two companies, OM Materials Sarawak Sdn. Bhd and Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn. Bhd. These corrections led to a change in the estimated dumping margins, which now impact the cash deposit rates and suspension of liquidation effective December 11, 2024. The revised results indicate that no critical circumstances exist for the involved companies.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced the scheduling of the final phase of investigations into whether alkyl phosphate esters imported from China are harming U.S. industries by being sold at unfairly low prices and subsidized by the Chinese government. This phase follows earlier findings that these chemical products, commonly used in manufacturing and classified under specific tariff codes, might be sold below their actual value. As part of the process, hearings and opportunities for public participation and testimony have been outlined, with strict deadlines for written submissions and requests to appear. The investigations were initiated by a petition from ICL-IP America, Inc. in April 2024.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision regarding certain low speed personal transportation vehicles from China, determining they are likely being sold in the U.S. at less-than-fair-value (LTFV). The investigation covers sales from October 2023 to March 2024, and comments from interested parties are welcomed. The department will require cash deposits from importers to offset the unfair pricing and has identified that "critical circumstances" exist for these imports, meaning there could be significant harm to U.S. industry if these goods continue to flow into the country under current pricing. The final determination on this matter has been postponed, with provisional measures extended to ensure all relevant data is considered before a final decision is made.

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a notice to fix a typo in previous notices related to investigations about tires from Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices. The error was in the tire size description in the “Scope of the Investigation.” This notice corrects the size "265/70R18" to the correct size "245/70R18." The notice ensures that the correct information is included in the ongoing investigations.

The United States International Trade Commission announced the scheduling for the final phase of investigations into whether U.S. industries are harmed by imports of high chrome cast iron grinding media from India, which are allegedly subsidized and sold at unfairly low prices. These investigations were initiated following petitions filed by Magotteaux Inc., and they aim to determine if such imports are affecting U.S. industries negatively. The document includes details about participation procedures, hearing dates, and submission guidelines for interested parties. It also specifies that special procedures will be in place for sharing sensitive business information under a protective order.

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary decision that solar cells from Thailand are being sold in the U.S. for less than their fair value, which could be unfair to American businesses. The investigation covers a one-year period starting from April 1, 2023. The Department found that there are critical circumstances in the case, meaning extra rules apply to the importers involved. Public comments are being invited on this preliminary finding, and a final decision is postponed to a later date.