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The Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the review of the antidumping duty order on glycine from Thailand for the period from August 5, 2019, to September 30, 2020. This decision follows the withdrawal of the review request by the petitioner, GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc., within the 90-day timeframe allowed for such actions. With no new requests for a review from other parties, the Commerce Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess antidumping duties on entries made during the specified period. Importers are reminded to submit certificates regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties to avoid potential penalties.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that certain brake drums from Türkiye are benefiting from countervailable subsidies. This investigation covers the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Commerce is aligning the final determination of these subsidies with an ongoing antidumping investigation of the same product, with the final decision expected by April 8, 2025. Interested parties can comment on this preliminary decision, and if the final determination confirms subsidies, the International Trade Commission will decide if these imports harm U.S. industry.

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration is preparing to conduct sunset reviews in February 2025 to assess whether revoking certain trade duties or terminating certain suspended investigations would likely result in continued unfair practices or harm to U.S. industries. These reviews are required by the Tariff Act and happen every five years. The document outlines procedures and deadlines for interested parties wishing to participate, including submitting substantive comments and executive summaries. This notice serves to inform the international trading community and is not mandated by law.

The Department of Commerce conducted an administrative review on the import of glycine from China for the period between March 1, 2019, and February 29, 2020. They confirmed that some companies had not shipped glycine to the U.S. during this time, while Avid Organics Private Limited remains part of the China-wide entity subject to antidumping duties. The final assessment ensures that antidumping duties will be applied appropriately, with the China-wide entity facing a rate of 155.89 percent. Additionally, cash deposit requirements and policies for importers and companies involved in the trade of glycine from China have been outlined.

The Department of Commerce has determined that removing the countervailing duty order on boltless steel shelving units from China would likely result in the continuation of unfair subsidies. This decision is based on an expedited review process because no substantial responses were received from other interested parties, including the Chinese government. The original duty order was imposed in 2015 to balance the market and prevent unfair trade practices. The final determination document is available online for those interested in the details.

The Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that a key respondent from India sold stainless steel bars at prices below the normal value between February 1, 2019, and January 31, 2020. This review covers companies like the Venus Group and Ambica Steels Limited. Due to missing information, the Department used available facts with adverse inferences against the Venus Group. Interested parties can comment on these preliminary findings, which include a proposed antidumping duty of 30.92% on relevant imports, and results are expected to be finalized within 120 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of Commerce conducted a review and determined that if they revoke the countervailing duty order on melamine from China, it will likely result in the continuation or recurrence of subsidies. This review is part of a process that started in 2015 when the order was first imposed. The review found that a specific chemical, melamine, is at risk of receiving government subsidies again if the order is revoked. The results and this notice were published on February 25, 2021, with further details available in public documents.

The Department of Commerce has finalized the results of a review on the sale of certain polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film from the United Arab Emirates. The review found that Flex Middle East FZE sold these films in the United States at less than their normal value from November 1, 2018, to October 31, 2019. As a result, the department will impose antidumping duties on these products. Additionally, new cash deposit requirements will be established to ensure compliance with antidumping regulations.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to partly review an initial decision that found certain companies violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act by importing and selling infringing shaker screens used for drilling fluids. These products infringe specific patents and trademarks, leading M-I L.L.C. to request a general exclusion order and a 100% bond on these items during a U.S. Presidential review period. The Commission invites interested parties to submit their opinions regarding possible remedies, the public interest, and the amount of bonding required. Submissions are due on specific dates in January 2021.

The Department of Commerce has mandated countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco. These duties stem from discovered subsidies benefiting Moroccan producers and exporters. The final determination includes revised subsidy calculations, pending further action from the U.S. International Trade Commission, which will decide if these imports hurt the U.S. industry. The investigation covers all forms of phosphate fertilizers from Morocco, excluding specific industrial grade types and other non-applicable goods.