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The U.S. Department of Commerce found that if the antidumping duty on circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipes from China were removed, it would likely result in continued dumping of these pipes at significant levels. The review concluded with a determination that the dumping could continue at margins up to 55.21%. The analysis and findings were detailed in an Issues and Decision Memorandum, and the final results were published on March 7, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the administrative review of the countervailing duty order concerning certain freight rail couplers from China. This decision was made because there were no suspended entries of these goods during the review period from March 3, 2023, to December 31, 2023, that needed assessment. Consequently, without entries to review, the department will not conduct the review. The Department will ensure that duties are assessed correctly on any necessary entries, following the standard procedures.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated an investigation to determine if temporary steel fencing imported from China is being sold in the United States at less than fair value, which is known as "dumping." This investigation was prompted by a petition from ZND US Inc., a domestic producer of temporary steel fencing, alleging that these imports are harming the U.S. industry. The period under investigation spans from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The department will examine various factors, including price comparisons and industry support to determine whether these imports are unfairly impacting the domestic market.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the reviews of their agreement to suspend an investigation on antidumping duties for lemon juice from Argentina. These reviews covered the periods from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023, and October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, and were meant to evaluate compliance with the 2016 Agreement. However, a new amendment to the agreement was finalized on January 17, 2025, which makes the old agreement and its reviews no longer necessary. Therefore, Commerce has officially withdrawn these reviews.

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has postponed the preliminary determination in a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of paper file folders from Cambodia. This delay is due to a request from the petitioner, the Coalition of Domestic Folder Manufacturers, who asked for more time to analyze responses and issue further questionnaires. Originally, the determination was due by January 16, 2025, but it has now been extended to no later than March 24, 2025. This extension allows Commerce to ensure a thorough investigation process.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that certain corrosion-resistant steel products from Mexico are being sold in the U.S. at prices below fair value. This investigation covers the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The Department has directed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect cash deposits based on estimated dumping margins and has postponed the final determination for up to 135 days. Interested parties are invited to comment on these findings, which aim to protect U.S. industries from unfair trade practices.

The Department of Commerce issued a notice regarding duty-free entry of scientific instruments from other countries. They reviewed applications from Cornell University and the University of Minnesota for instruments such as a six-axes sample manipulator and a multi-gas lamp, both made in China, as well as a spark plasma sintering system from Japan. These instruments will be used for scientific research in materials science and engineering, specifically for studying electronic properties and the behavior of ceramic and metal materials in extreme environments. After considering the applications, the Department approved the duty-free entry since no equivalent instruments are manufactured in the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized changes to the rules aimed at Hanwha Q CELLS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., related to the trade of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from China. These changes allow new wafer suppliers, identified by Hanwha, to be included in trade certifications. This decision means that solar cells or modules from Malaysia that entered the U.S. since May 6, 2024, can be considered under these altered certification standards, allowing Hanwha to avoid penalties related to previous antidumping and countervailing duty orders. The amendments intend to adjust the trade certifications to better reflect the supply chain complexities in producing these solar cells.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that phosphate fertilizers from Russia are receiving unfair government subsidies. This determination means that interactions exist between certain producers/exporters and government support programs, providing them with specific advantages. The department plans to impose countervailing duties on these products to level the playing field. The final decision depends on whether the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that these subsidies harmed or threatened the U.S. domestic industry.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination that producers and exporters of certain low speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from China are receiving countervailable subsidies. The investigation, covering activities from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, found that some companies have not cooperated with requests for information, leading to the application of adverse inferences. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their comments, and the final countervailing duty determination will align with the final determination of the related antidumping duty investigation, expected by April 2025. Additionally, the case found some critical circumstances regarding specific companies, and adjustments in regulations will be discussed, inviting further public comment.