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The Department of Commerce has completed its review of the countervailing duty order on carbazole violet pigment 23 (CVP 23) from India. They concluded that if the order were revoked, it would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of subsidies that are countervailable. This review resulted in maintaining the duty order, highlighting the need to prevent the resumption of unfair trade practices. The department emphasized that the pigments covered by this order are subject to specific classification under U.S. trade regulations.

The Department of Commerce has determined that subsidies are being given to producers and exporters of certain wood mouldings and millwork products from China, which impacts trade dynamics. This decision follows a detailed investigation, including public comments and analysis of subsidy programs. As a result, specific countervailing duties have been calculated for different companies involved. The matter now awaits a final determination from the U.S. International Trade Commission on whether these imports harm the U.S. industry. If they affirm injury, the duties will be enforced; otherwise, the proceedings will be terminated.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has conducted a preliminary review of sales by Siderca S.A.I.C. from Argentina and found them to be sold at less than normal value in the U.S. market during May 11, 2022, to October 31, 2023. They invite feedback on these findings. The review aims to assess additional duties, and public comments may be submitted following the publication date. Final results will shape future antidumping duties and deposit requirements for Siderca's products from Argentina.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the reviews of their agreement to suspend an investigation on antidumping duties for lemon juice from Argentina. These reviews covered the periods from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023, and October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, and were meant to evaluate compliance with the 2016 Agreement. However, a new amendment to the agreement was finalized on January 17, 2025, which makes the old agreement and its reviews no longer necessary. Therefore, Commerce has officially withdrawn these reviews.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that certain producers or exporters from Japan sold glycine in the United States at prices below the normal value between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023. As a result, antidumping duties will be applied to the affected companies' products. The final decision was announced on December 16, 2024, and specific cash deposit rates and assessment rates have been established. Importers are reminded of their responsibility to report the reimbursement of these duties, or they may face additional charges.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain steel plates from France for the period from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. This decision came after it was confirmed that there were no entries of the steel plates from France during this period, which means there was nothing to review. Without any such entries, there aren’t any subjects for the review to assess and apply duties. Commerce will now direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties on any relevant entries at the rates initially estimated when they were entered into the U.S. market.

The Department of Commerce decided to cancel the review of countervailing duties on oil country tubular goods from India because the parties that requested the review withdrew their request within the allowed time frame. This review was initially intended to cover 45 Indian companies. The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties on these goods as per the usual rules, and reminds parties about their responsibilities regarding confidential information. This cancellation is in accordance with U.S. regulations and was published as official notice.

The Department of Commerce has released preliminary results of an antidumping duty review for heavy walled rectangular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from Korea. They found that the companies under review did not sell these products in the U.S. at prices below their normal value during the review period from September 1, 2018, to August 31, 2019. Based on these findings, no additional antidumping duties are expected for the companies reviewed. Interested parties have been invited to comment on the preliminary results.

The Department of Commerce has determined that certain corrosion inhibitors imported from China are being sold in the United States at prices less than their fair value. The investigation into this issue covered the period from July 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019. As a result of this finding, the U.S. will continue to suspend the liquidation of relevant imports and require cash deposits to cover the difference between normal value and U.S. sale prices. The final determination relies on adverse facts available for some Chinese entities that did not fully cooperate with the investigation, resulting in significant dumping margins.

The Department of Commerce has completed an administrative review regarding the sale of citric acid and certain citrate salts by S.A. Citrique Belge N.V. (Citrique Belge) from Belgium during January 8, 2018, to June 30, 2019. They determined that Citrique Belge did not sell these products at prices below the usual market value, resulting in zero antidumping duties. Consequently, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will liquidate relevant entries without imposing additional antidumping duties. The cash deposit requirement for Citrique Belge will be zero, while other manufacturers and exporters not covered by this review will continue with the previous deposit rate until further notice.