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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9163
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is investigating imports of active anode material from China, as it suspects these imports are being sold in the US at unfairly low prices and are subsidized by the Chinese government. This investigation started after a petition from several American companies claiming that these imports are harming US industries. The investigation will proceed to its final phase following specific procedures outlined by the USITC, and involved parties will be notified accordingly. A conference related to this investigation was held in January 2025, and the initial determinations were completed in early February 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The US is checking if special materials used in batteries from China are being sold too cheaply because they get extra help from their government, which might be unfair to American companies making the same stuff.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106425
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to terminate the investigation into allegations that glass wine bottles imported from Chile were being sold at unfairly low prices in the United States. This decision comes after the U.S. Glass Producers Coalition withdrew its petition for antidumping duties. Although some parties opposed this withdrawal, Commerce deemed ending the investigation to be in the public interest. Consequently, U.S. Customs will stop suspending shipments of these bottles and will refund any deposits collected from importers due to the investigation.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge decided to stop checking if glass bottles from Chile were being sold too cheaply in the U.S. because the group that asked for the check changed their mind and took back their request. Now, stores will get their money back if they paid extra while waiting to see if the bottles were priced fairly.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96213
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce conducted an expedited review and found that ending the agreement from 2019 that halts the investigation into antidumping of fresh tomatoes from Mexico could lead to unfair pricing practices, with potential dumping margins reaching up to 30.48%. The review involved responses from the Florida Tomato Exchange and the group NatureSweet, but only the response from FTE met the necessary requirements. The agreement covers all fresh or chilled tomatoes from Mexico, except those meant for processing into products like sauces or juices.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Commerce checked if stopping a 2019 agreement about tomato sales from Mexico might cause unfair price drops and decided that it probably would. They found that Mexican tomatoes could end up being sold a lot cheaper, making it tough for American farmers, with some prices possibly going down by over 30%.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7363
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Department of Commerce has released preliminary findings from an administrative review regarding the sale of stainless steel sinks from China. The review covers the period from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, and includes six companies. Two primary companies, Jiangmen New Star Hi-Tech Enterprise Ltd. and Zhuhai Kohler Kitchen & Bathroom Products Co., Ltd., were not granted separate rates and are included under the China-wide entity rate of 76.45%. Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments on these findings, with the final results expected to be published within 120 days.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce checked if some companies from China were selling kitchen sinks too cheap in the U.S. for a certain time. They found that some companies didn't get special treatment and were taxed the same, and now they want people to tell them what they think about these findings.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7740
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission is reviewing whether to continue existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain steel pipes imported from China. These duties are meant to protect U.S. domestic industries from unfairly low-priced imports that could harm local producers. The Commission invites interested parties to provide information and comments by specified deadlines to help determine the potential impact on U.S. industries if these duties are lifted. The review process includes gathering input from producers, importers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is checking if stopping extra fees on some steel pipes from China would hurt American businesses that make similar things. They want people who know about this to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11508
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that subsidies from the government of China are unfairly supporting manufacturers and exporters of hexamethylenetetramine, also known as hexamine. This investigation covers the year 2023, and interested parties can comment on this preliminary finding. Commerce proposes using adverse inferences due to a lack of cooperation from certain respondents and plans to align the final decision in this case with another related investigation set to conclude by July 14, 2025. The findings may affect import duties, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection is directed to suspend liquidation of affected goods.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Commerce thinks that China is helping its companies make a chemical called hexamine in an unfair way, and this might change the taxes on hexamine coming into the U.S. They are still figuring it out and asking people what they think about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7361
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Department of Commerce has finalized its review of an antidumping case involving polyethylene terephthalate resin (PET resin) from Oman, determining that OCTAL SAOC-FZC sold this product in the U.S. at prices below normal value from May 1, 2018, to April 30, 2019. Based on the changes made since the preliminary results, the Commerce Department disclosed certain expenses and corrected calculations, leading to assigning specific dumping margins for the reviewed period. Additionally, they set cash deposit rates and outlined instructions for assessing duties and notifying importers. These results and requirements were published on January 28, 2021, in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce found that a company in Oman sold a special type of plastic to the U.S. for less than its usual price, so now the company has to pay extra fees or taxes to make it fair. This rule helps U.S. businesses by making sure that everyone plays by the same rules.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13451
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce found that seamless carbon and alloy steel pipes from Ukraine were sold in the U.S. at prices below their normal value between August 1, 2022, and July 31, 2023. This decision comes after a review process, and the department set a specific antidumping duty margin for these products. They also established guidelines for importers regarding the payment of these duties and highlighted responsibilities for those involved in the process. The findings and additional details are documented in a memorandum available through their online service system.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government checked and found that special steel pipes from Ukraine were sold in America for less money than their actual worth last year, so they decided to charge extra to make it fair.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103877
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that imports of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China and India are harming the U.S. industry. These imports are believed to be sold at unfairly low prices and subsidized by the governments of China and India. As a result, the USITC is starting the final phase of its investigations and will release more details based on the outcomes from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The allegations were initially brought by companies from Minnesota, Iowa, and Ohio on October 29, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission found that springs used in big doors from China and India are being sold for very low prices, which is hurting American companies. They are investigating this with help from another U.S. department.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95737
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has issued a notice allowing interested parties to request an administrative review of antidumping or countervailing duty orders, findings, or suspended investigations. Parties wishing to request a review must do so by the end of December 2024. The department will select respondents based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection data and may limit respondents if necessary. Additionally, the department has provided instructions for updating the annual inquiry service list, which allows interested parties to submit or amend their entries of appearance to remain included in the next year’s list.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce is giving people a chance to ask for a check-up on some money rules they have with other countries by the end of December 2024, and they also remind everyone to update their contact info if they want to keep getting news from them next year.