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The Department of Commerce has determined that certain vertical shaft engines and parts from China are being sold in the United States at less than fair value for the period from July to December 2019. They have found that critical circumstances exist for several Chinese companies and will require cash deposits for these imports. The findings involve engines primarily used in equipment like lawn mowers, and the investigation focuses on whether these engines comply with U.S. standards. The decision will be reported to the International Trade Commission to see if the U.S. industry is being harmed by these imports.

The Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that tires from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam are likely being sold in the U.S. for less than their fair value. This investigation covers sales made between October 2019 and March 2020. The Department plans to require a cash deposit from importers to cover the difference between normal value and the U.S. price. The final decision on this matter is currently postponed, and the rules on deposits will remain in place until further notice.

The United States International Trade Commission ("Commission") determined that removing existing countervailing and antidumping duty orders on steel racks from China would likely cause harm to the U.S. steel rack industry. These determinations were made as part of a review process initiated in August 2024 and were completed in February 2025. The Commission concluded that continuing the duty orders would prevent potential injury to U.S. industries in the foreseeable future. This decision is outlined in the Commission's publication on the investigation.

The U.S. Court of International Trade issued a final judgment that impacted the antidumping duty investigation on mattresses from Indonesia and found it not in agreement with an earlier determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce. As a result, the dumping margin for PT. Zinus Global Indonesia was adjusted from 2.22% to 0.00%, leading to the revocation of the antidumping duty order. Consequently, Commerce will no longer collect cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties on these mattresses starting February 28, 2025, and all previously suspended entries will remain on hold until a final court decision is reached.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a correction to an earlier notice regarding its decision to revoke an antidumping duty order on mattresses from Indonesia. This change comes after the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) determined that previous findings were incorrect. The revised notice adds information about providing refunds to companies affected by this order. While the revocation means certain legal processes will change, the actual suspension of duties will continue until any appeals are resolved.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that the US industry is being harmed by imports of prestressed concrete steel wire strand from several countries, which are being sold at less than fair value. These imports, from countries including Argentina, Colombia, and Turkey, are also subsidized by the Turkish government. The USITC's decision follows an investigation that began in April 2020 in response to a petition from US producers. The Commission held hearings and issued its final determinations in January 2021, confirming that these imports are negatively impacting the US market.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that brake drums imported from China are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair market value. This investigation covers sales from October 2023 to March 2024. As a result, customs will suspend liquidation for these imports and apply cash deposit requirements based on calculated dumping margins. The final determination of this issue has been postponed and is expected within 135 days of this notice. Interested parties are invited to submit comments or request a hearing.

The U.S. Department of Commerce concluded that dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia is sold in the U.S. at prices lower than its fair value. This investigation covers sales from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The department will continue suspending liquidation and will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission about their findings to determine if U.S. industries are harmed by these imports. If harm is confirmed, antidumping duties will be set; if not, the case will be closed, and cash deposits refunded.

The International Trade Commission announced the termination of the antidumping duty investigation related to melamine from Qatar. This decision follows a negative final determination by the Department of Commerce, which was published in the Federal Register on December 9, 2024. The investigation, initially identified as Investigation No. 731-TA-1671 (Final), has now been formally concluded.

The U.S. Department of Commerce made a correction to its preliminary determination regarding thermoformed molded fiber products from Vietnam, which was originally published on March 14, 2025, in the Federal Register. This correction involves an error in Appendix I, detailing the scope of the investigation into these products. Thermoformed molded fiber products, which include items like plates and trays derived from cellulose fibers, are being investigated for countervailing duties. The corrected version of Appendix I now provides an accurate description of the products included in this investigation.