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The United States International Trade Commission is conducting an expedited review to determine if revoking the antidumping duty on mattresses from China would likely cause material injury to the U.S. market. This review, conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930, follows a finding that domestic responses to its inquiry were adequate, while responses from Chinese parties were not. Interested parties can submit written comments by April 17, 2025, with restrictions on new factual information. The review has been identified as extraordinarily complicated, and the Commission has extended the review period by up to 90 days.

The United States International Trade Commission has issued a notice about their plan to do a full review of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on hot-rolled steel products from several countries, including China and India. The review will check if removing these duties could cause harm to U.S. industries. The review period may be extended by up to 90 days, and there are several important dates and procedures for businesses and interested parties to participate. A public hearing on this matter is scheduled for July 24, 2025, and various guidelines for document submissions and appearances have been outlined.

The U.S. International Trade Commission decided not to review an initial decision by an administrative law judge to terminate an investigation regarding certain hydrodermabrasion systems. This decision came after HydraFacial LLC requested to withdraw its complaint, which accused several companies of patent infringement. The involved companies did not oppose this withdrawal. The authority for this decision is section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced the final stage of investigations into whether the American industry is harmed by crystalline silicon photovoltaic products (solar panels) imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. These products are suspected of being subsidized and sold at less-than-fair market value in the U.S., which could negatively impact American businesses. The investigations, in response to a petition filed by the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee, will determine if tariffs or other measures are necessary to address any unfair trade practices. Public hearings and submission opportunities are scheduled as part of the investigation process.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced a change in the schedule for its investigations regarding float glass products from China and Malaysia. This adjustment is due to the Department of Commerce extending its decision-making deadline to December 31, 2024. As a result, the USITC must make preliminary determinations by January 27, 2025, and share their conclusions with the Department of Commerce by February 3, 2025. These investigations are being conducted under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) decided to end an investigation about certain motorized self-balancing vehicles because the issue became moot. Initially, the investigation began because Razor USA and others claimed certain companies were violating patent laws, but after some legal discussions and a Federal Circuit Court remand, the ITC found the case unnecessary to pursue further. The investigation showed some products infringed on patents, but changes in patent claims and other factors led to the decision that the case did not need to continue. The decision to terminate the investigation was officially voted on and recorded on January 22, 2021.

The U.S. International Trade Commission reviewed an investigation regarding the importation and sale of certain photovoltaic connectors, which allegedly infringed on specific patent claims. Initially, there was a finding of a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act concerning the '153 patent. However, upon review, the Commission reversed this finding, determining that there was no violation due to the accused products not satisfying the necessary patent claims. The investigation has been concluded with no violation found.

The United States International Trade Commission has determined that if the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on laminated woven sacks from China are revoked, it would likely harm industries in the United States in the foreseeable future. The Commission began these reviews on July 1, 2024, and expedited the process in October 2024. The decisions were finalized and filed on February 13, 2025, as documented in the USITC Publication 5589.

The United States International Trade Commission announced an expedited review to decide if ending the antidumping duty on malleable iron pipe fittings from China would likely cause harm to U.S. industries. This review follows the Tariff Act of 1930, and the Commission found the local industry's response sufficient but China's inadequate, prompting a quicker review. Written comments from interested parties are due by May 8, 2025. The Commission has extended the review period by up to 90 days, deeming the matter extraordinarily complicated.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from InOvate Acquisition Company about certain dryer wall exhaust vent assemblies imported from Xiamen Dirongte Trading Co., Ltd. of China. They claim these imports violate U.S. trade laws and are seeking a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The Commission is inviting comments from the public on whether these actions would impact public health, welfare, and the U.S. economy. Comments are due eight days after the notice is published in the Federal Register, and must be submitted electronically.