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The U.S. Department of Commerce completed an administrative review and determined that large diameter welded pipes from the Republic of Korea were not sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices between May 2022 and April 2023. The review involved 23 Korean producers and exporters, and findings led to zero percent dumping margins, meaning no extra duties will be imposed. Changes based on comments received during the review were made, affecting companies like Hyundai Steel and SeAH. The document outlines procedures for cash deposits and informs importers of their obligations to certify against duty reimbursements.

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it is immediately ending its policy of issuing liquidation instructions for certain antidumping and countervailing duty cases 15 days after a final decision is published, if no statutory injunction is requested. This policy was initially put in place in 2002 to give Customs and Border Protection enough time to process these cases and avoid any automatic liquidations. The policy change applies only to goods not originating from Canada and Mexico, as they were already exempt from the 15-day rule.

The Department of Commerce is starting an investigation into whether methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from China is being sold in the U.S. for less than it costs to make, potentially harming the U.S. industry. This decision came after receiving a petition from the Ad Hoc MDI Fair Trade Coalition, which includes BASF Corporation and The Dow Chemical Company. Commerce will examine the pricing, production factors, and economic impact of these Chinese imports. Interested parties can comment on the scope of the investigation and are encouraged to submit factual information to aid the investigation.

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced an opportunity for interested parties to request an administrative review of antidumping or countervailing duty orders, findings, or suspended investigations. Interested parties must submit requests by the last day of January 2025. Those who wish to be included in next year's annual inquiry service list must submit either a new or amended entry of appearance. The document specifies deadlines and procedures for these actions, including how interested parties should file requests and information on dealing with collapsed companies for respondent selection. Additionally, petitioners and foreign governments are automatically included in the annual inquiry service list after their initial appearance.

The U.S. Department of Commerce published the final results of their review on December 4, 2024. They found that Borusan Birleşik Boru Fabrikalari Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Borusan Boru) is the successor of Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (BMB). This means Borusan Boru will now receive the same cash deposit rates and benefits that BMB had in place for various steel and pipe products imported from Türkiye. U.S. Customs will collect cash deposits for Borusan Boru’s products based on rates previously assigned to BMB.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its decision, determining that Brazil is providing illegal subsidies to producers and exporters of ferrosilicon, including companies like Minasligas and Ferbasa, between January and December 2023. Despite some changes and updates, the basic findings have remained consistent since the preliminary determination in September 2024. This decision means that specific companies will face additional duties when exporting ferrosilicon to the United States unless the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that imports of this product do not harm U.S. manufacturers.

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction notice related to the final results of reviews on antidumping and countervailing duties for solar cells from China, imported by Hanwha Q CELLS Malaysia. The original publication mentioned incorrect certifying paragraphs in the importer and exporter certifications, which have now been corrected. These certifications confirm that certain solar products are not circumventing trade laws regarding Chinese imports. The updated information ensures compliance with U.S. trade regulations and corrects the previous documentation errors.

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 announced the final results of its review regarding the sales of certain steel nails from the United Arab Emirates for the period from May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023. They found that the nails were not sold at less than the usual value, meaning there were no dumping activities noted. Consequently, both companies involved, Master Nails and Pins Manufacturing and Rich Well Steel Industries, will not have to pay additional duties. The Commerce Department will follow specific guidelines to inform U.S. Customs and Border Protection on handling these entries without imposing antidumping duties.

The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will have an in-person meeting at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The meeting aims to discuss topics for the 2024-2026 charter period and is open to the public, but requires registration by January 22, 2025. Participants can attend in-person on a first-come, first-served basis and special accommodations can be requested in advance. During the meeting, there will be opportunities for public comments, and the agenda will be available upon request a week before the event.