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The Department of Commerce has confirmed that producers and exporters of standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico receive countervailable subsidies. This means that these businesses benefit from financial aid provided by the Mexican government, which can give them an unfair advantage in international trade. The investigation covered the period from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019, and included major companies like Aceromex and Deacero. The U.S. authorities may impose duties on these imports if the International Trade Commission determines that they harm the U.S. industry.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC) have decided to continue imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on laminated woven sacks from China. This decision was made because removing these duties could lead to lower prices through unfair practices and hurt U.S. industries. Laminated woven sacks are made of polypropylene or polyethylene and are often used for packaging consumer goods like pet food. The continuation of these orders means that extra charges will still apply when these sacks are imported into the U.S. to ensure fair competition.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is collecting public comments on an information collection request under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This initiative involves the Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producers program, using CBP Form 7401, which allows businesses to claim antidumping and countervailing duties. The deadline for submitting comments is May 5, 2025. CBP is aiming to ensure the collection process is efficient, and input is welcome to enhance its quality and minimize any burdens on businesses.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its decision that producers and exporters of disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from China are receiving unfair government subsidies, making these items subject to countervailing duties. The investigation spanned the entire year of 2023 and concluded that critical circumstances exist, impacting certain Chinese producers. Despite the withdrawal of participation from some companies in the investigation, Commerce used facts available to determine subsidy rates. If the U.S. International Trade Commission confirms that these imports are harming U.S. industry, countervailing duties will be imposed.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that producers and exporters of cold-rolled steel from South Korea received financial subsidies during 2018 that are subject to countervailing duties. This review focuses on the subsidy rates for specific companies and aims to determine the appropriate duties to impose on these imports to address unfair pricing practices. Interested parties can submit comments or request a hearing, and the final results of the review are expected within 120 days after the preliminary results are published.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has released a list of scope rulings and circumvention determinations made between October and December 2024. These rulings clarify the coverage of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. For instance, certain roof tiles imported by Landscape Associates Inc. from China are not subject to the AD/CVD orders on ceramic tiles, while decorative board brick is included. Additionally, materials imported by Mohawk from China also fall outside the scope of their respective AD/CVD orders. Interested parties can comment on the completeness of this list by contacting the Deputy Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final decision that producers and exporters of melamine from Qatar are receiving unfair subsidies. This decision was made after an investigation covering the whole year of 2023. As a result, the U.S. might impose countervailing duties on these imports if it leads to damage to U.S. industries. However, it was determined that the situation didn't create "critical circumstances" that necessitate immediate action. If the International Trade Commission confirms that U.S. industries are harmed, the Commerce Department will take further steps to impose duties on these imports.

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.

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction to a previous rule on antidumping and countervailing duties that had mistakenly removed important sections from the regulations. This correction restores the deleted sections, fixes a punctuation error, and amends a misspelled word. The changes are effective immediately to prevent public confusion, as the original amendments were never intended to alter these parts of the regulations. The Department had initially provided an opportunity for public comment, and since the corrections do not involve substantive changes, additional comments are not needed.

The Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. (KG Dongbu Steel) is the successor to Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. and Dongbu Incheon Steel Co., Ltd. for antidumping duties on certain steel products from Korea. However, due to significant changes in ownership and operations, KG Dongbu Steel is not considered the successor for countervailing duties. This decision affects how KG Dongbu Steel will be treated in regard to certain financial penalties and responsibilities related to U.S. trade laws. The public is encouraged to comment on these preliminary findings.