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The United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, which advises the Secretary of Commerce on travel and tourism matters, will have an open virtual meeting on February 10, 2021. The meeting aims to discuss and potentially recommend priorities to promote industry recovery and boost foreign travel to the U.S. The public can join the meeting, but must register by February 3, 2021, to participate or submit comments. Jennifer Aguinaga is the contact person for further information.

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.

The U.S. Department of Commerce reviewed the sales practices of OCTAL SAOC FZC, a producer/exporter from Oman, for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin during a specific period and found that they did not sell the product at less than normal value. As a result, OCTAL will not be subject to antidumping duties. The Department has also updated procedures for assessment and cash deposit requirements, maintaining a zero percent cash deposit rate for OCTAL and the standard rate for others if applicable. Importers must be aware of their responsibilities regarding antidumping duties to avoid extra charges.

The Department of Commerce has found that Shanghai Sunbeauty Trading Co., Ltd. did not make a genuine sale during the review period, leading them to preliminarily decide to cancel the new shipper review of antidumping duties on mattresses from China. This decision was based on factors like sale price and quantity. Interested parties can comment on this preliminary decision by submitting briefs, and the final results of the review are expected within 90 days from this preliminary notice. If the review is finally rescinded, the relevant entries will be liquidated at the China-wide rate.

The U.S. Department of Commerce invites public comments on whether certain scientific instruments, which various universities propose to import duty-free, are available domestically. These instruments are mainly lasers and microscopes intended for advanced scientific research in fields like quantum physics, materials science, and biological studies. The applicants include prestigious institutions like Harvard University, University of Colorado, and Duke University, all claiming no equivalent U.S.-made instruments exist. The deadline for written comments is May 1, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed a review of antidumping duties on pure magnesium imported from China. They found that two companies, Tianjin Magnesium Metal Co., Ltd. and Tianjin Magnesium International Co., Ltd., sold magnesium in the U.S. at prices below normal value from May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023. The outcome includes specific instructions for calculating and applying duties on these imports. The department has published its review results and will update cash deposit requirements for future shipments based on these findings.

In February 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce is providing an opportunity for interested parties to request administrative reviews of antidumping or countervailing duty orders or investigations. Parties who want a review must submit requests specifying the producers or exporters involved by the end of February 2025. This notice also details the establishment and update procedures for the annual inquiry service list, and interested parties must submit or amend their entries of appearance to be included. The document outlines procedures for submitting requests and appearances on the Enforcement and Compliance's electronic system.

The U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice correcting a typographical error in a previous announcement about starting an investigation on ceramic abrasive grains from China. The error was related to the classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which needed correction in the appendix titled "Scope of the Investigation." The notice clarifies the correct subheadings and describes the characteristics and classifications of the ceramic abrasive grains under investigation. This update helps ensure the investigation proceeds with accurate information.

The U.S. Department of Commerce made a final decision determining that melamine from Qatar is not being sold in the United States for less than fair value. This final ruling follows an earlier negative preliminary determination regarding the same issue. As a result of this negative determination, there will be no suspension of liquidation or cash deposits required for imports of melamine from Qatar, and the case is considered closed. This decision was reached after looking into sales, costs, and verifying information from relevant Qatari companies.

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final decision that paper plates from Vietnam are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices. This decision applies for sales between July and December 2023. The Department found that, while most Vietnamese producers are affected, Go-Pak Vietnam is an exception and not subject to critical circumstances. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection will collect deposits from importers for anticipated antidumping duties to ensure fair competition.