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The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that certain paper plates from China are receiving unfair government subsidies, known as countervailable subsidies. The investigation covers the year 2023, and although changes were made to the subsidy rate calculations for two Chinese companies based on new findings, the unfair advantage remains. This investigation might lead to the imposition of further duties on these products if the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that they are harming U.S. manufacturers.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Malaysia are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than their fair value. This investigation covers the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. As a result, the Commerce Department plans to implement duties on these imports to counteract the underpricing, although some products, such as those produced by Hanwha Q Cells, might be exempt from these measures due to their zero dumping margin. The public and interested parties are invited to submit comments on this preliminary decision.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC) have decided to continue the antidumping duty order on diffusion-annealed, nickel-plated flat-rolled steel products from Japan. This decision was made because removing the order could lead to the recurrence of unfair pricing and harm to U.S. industries. This continuation, effective March 31, 2025, means that U.S. Customs will keep collecting duties for these steel imports to prevent dumping. The notice also reminds parties involved about their responsibilities regarding proprietary information under the Administrative Protective Order.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that Suncity Sheets Pvt., Ltd. sold welded stainless pressure pipes from India at prices lower than normal in the U.S. between November 2022 and October 2023. The department plans to end the administrative review for some companies but will continue for others like Suncity Sheets and its successor Suncity Metals, with further checks to confirm the company's name change. Interested parties are invited to review and comment on these preliminary findings.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that revoking the countervailing duty orders on carbon and alloy steel threaded rods from India and China would likely result in ongoing subsidies and harm to the U.S. industry. Therefore, the Department of Commerce will continue these orders. This decision follows a review process that did not receive adequate responses from China, India, or any respondents, leading to an expedited review. Further details and analysis can be found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum accessible online.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided that ending the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel wheels from China could cause economic harm due to unfair pricing and subsidies. As a result, they have chosen to continue these orders to protect the U.S. industry. These orders apply to certain steel wheels used on road and highway trailers, encompassing a wide range of specifications except those specifically excluded. They will continue to be enforced as of March 13, 2025, to maintain fair competition.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the administrative review of the countervailing duty order concerning certain freight rail couplers from China. This decision was made because there were no suspended entries of these goods during the review period from March 3, 2023, to December 31, 2023, that needed assessment. Consequently, without entries to review, the department will not conduct the review. The Department will ensure that duties are assessed correctly on any necessary entries, following the standard procedures.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final determination that melamine from Germany is being sold in the U.S. for less than fair value, which is considered dumping. Due to a lack of participation from LAT Nitrogen Piesteritz GmbH, the main respondent, the Department used adverse facts available to set a high dumping margin of 179.24% for other producers. This decision mirrors an earlier preliminary determination. If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) finds that this dumping harms the domestic industry, antidumping duties will be applied to future imports.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain paper plates imported from China and Vietnam. This decision follows final affirmations by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission, which determined that these imports are harming U.S. industries due to government subsidies in those countries. As a result, additional duties are imposed on these imports to offset the subsidies. The orders include specific instructions for how duties should be assessed on paper plates from both countries, with additional retroactive duties on Chinese products due to critical circumstances.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is beginning a fast-tracked review of the countervailing duty order on shrimp from Ecuador, originally established on December 26, 2024. This review was requested by six companies that were not individually examined in the initial investigation and aims to determine individual cash deposit rates or potentially exclude companies with minimal duties. The review period will mirror the original investigation's timeframe from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. Submissions for this review must meet specific electronic filing requirements, and all involved parties need to follow particular certification rules for submitting factual information.