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The Department of Commerce has announced preliminary findings that certain uncoated paper rolls imported from Indonesia are circumventing trade duties placed on uncoated paper. These rolls are being brought into the U.S., converted into individual sheets, and then sold as products that should be under import duties. As a result, some imports will face a suspension of liquidation, meaning they cannot be sold or exported until duties are collected. Importers need to certify that rolls won't be converted into paper sheets to avoid extra duties, and comments from interested parties are welcome.

The Department of Commerce determined that twist ties from China are being sold in the United States at less than fair value. This decision was made following an investigation covering sales from October 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020. The determination resulted in a dumping margin rate of 72.96% for the China-wide entity due to the lack of cooperation from certain companies, and separate rates were assigned to other companies that qualified. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to suspend the liquidation of these products until further notice, pending the final decision by the International Trade Commission on whether the U.S. industry is harmed by these imports.

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction to a previous notice regarding the less-than-fair-value investigation on ceramic abrasive grains from China. The error was a typographical mistake in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings related to the investigation's scope. The corrected HTSUS subheadings are listed, and the notice emphasizes that the written description of the merchandise is crucial. The investigation focuses on ceramic abrasive grains that include specific compounds and are classified under particular HTSUS subheadings.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that producers and exporters of specific paper plates from Vietnam received unfair government subsidies during 2023. As a result, Commerce plans to impose countervailing duties on these products if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) confirms that this harms the U.S. industry. Until further notice, the liquidation of entries for the affected paper plates is suspended. If the ITC disagrees and finds no harm, the investigation will end, and any deposits made will be refunded.

The Department of Commerce announced the rescission of a new shipper review of wooden bedroom furniture from China involving the company Kunshan Jujia Decoration Design Co., Ltd. The decision was made because the sale was determined to be non-bona fide based on factors like sales price and quantity. As a result, Jujia remains part of the China-wide entity for antidumping duties, with merchandise subject to the prevailing China-wide rate. The decision follows analysis and comments from interested parties, as documented in the Issues and Decision Memorandum.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has amended the final results of the countervailing duty review for aluminum foil from China for 2022, correcting a mistake in the calculations for Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co.'s subsidy rate. This change affects the rates for other companies not specifically selected, as theirs is an average rate based on mandatory respondents. Moreover, steps to assess duties and update cash deposit requirements for these duties are outlined. The department highlights compliance with procedural rules and corrects ministerial errors as defined under U.S. trade laws.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary determination that some steel producers in Canada are receiving unfair subsidies, which could harm American businesses. This investigation covers steel products resistant to corrosion that are imported from Canada during the year 2023. The Department of Commerce has outlined methods they used in the investigation and has left room for public comments. They have also set guidelines for Customs to start imposing cash deposits on the affected steel products until a final decision is made.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily concluded that Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) sold non-oriented electrical steel from Japan in the United States at unfairly low prices between December 1, 2022, and November 30, 2023. The department invites public comments on this preliminary decision. If final results confirm this finding, NSC may face applicable antidumping duties, which are penalties for selling products at lower-than-normal value. The decision could affect future imports of such steel from NSC, as well as cash deposit requirements on these imports to the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed an expedited sunset review regarding the antidumping duty order on alloy and carbon steel threaded rod from China. They determine that if the order were revoked, it's likely that dumping, or selling goods below cost, would continue at significant levels, with margins up to 59.45%. This decision ensures that the order remains in place to mitigate dumping risks. The details and all the topics discussed in this review can be accessed through the department's electronic service system.

The Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation on imports of active anode material from China. Originally due by March 13, 2025, the deadline has been moved to May 19, 2025, following a request from the petitioner. The delay allows the Commerce Department to fully analyze upcoming questionnaire responses. The final determination will be made 75 days after the new preliminary determination date.