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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 U.S. Department of Commerce is postponing the start date of the "Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System" from January 25, 2021, to March 29, 2021. This delay allows for the new Administration to review the final rule and gather more public comments before implementing it. Despite the system being operational online, licenses for aluminum imports will not be required until after the new effective date. The Department is inviting public comments on the rule through the Federal eRulemaking Portal until February 26, 2021.

The Department of Commerce has begun administrative reviews for various antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders from November anniversary dates. Entities that had no transactions during the review period should inform the department within 30 days. The reviews will determine if any companies should receive separate duty rates, particularly those from non-market economies, by assessing whether they are free from government control. Participants in the review process must adhere to strict deadlines for submitting information, including requests for extending deadlines and meeting certification requirements.

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 Department of Commerce, through its Enforcement and Compliance division, has started investigations on whether granular polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin imports from India and Russia are benefiting from government subsidies, which might harm U.S. producers. The investigations were initiated after petitions filed by Daikin America, Inc. claimed that these imports are negatively affecting the U.S. industry. The investigation aims to determine if these imports are causing material injury to the domestic industry. Granular PTFE resin is under review, and the department has outlined procedures for submitting comments and information related to these investigations.

The Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that the company Industrias Negromex S.A. de C.V. from Mexico sold emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber at prices below the normal value during the review period from September 2018 to August 2019. Commerce is seeking public comments on these findings and will disclose calculation details to interested parties. Upon the final review, duties will be assessed on relevant imports, and cash deposit rates will be adjusted accordingly. The public is reminded of filing responsibilities related to antidumping duties, which, if not adhered to, may result in penalties.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary finding that certain corrosion-resistant steel products from Türkiye are being sold in the U.S. at prices less than fair value. This investigation covers the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and interested parties can submit comments on this determination. Commerce has calculated a dumping margin of zero for the company Borcelik but assigned a positive rate for Yıldız Demir Çelik Sanayi A.S. and others, which is also applied to all other producers and exporters not individually assessed. Additionally, the final decision on this investigation has been postponed, and relevant provisional measures have been extended for up to six months.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination that producers and exporters of hexamethylenetetramine (hexamine) from India are receiving subsidies that can be countervailed. This investigation covers the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with parties invited to comment on the findings. The investigation aligns the final decision on countervailing duties with a separate investigation into whether hexamine is sold at unfairly low prices in the U.S., expected by July 14, 2025. The Department determined a preliminary subsidy rate for the main Indian producer, Kanoria Chemicals, which affects other non-examined companies as well.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that certain aluminum foil products from Oman were sold in the U.S. at prices below their normal value during the review period from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2023. The aluminum foil from Oman is the subject of an ongoing administrative review, specifically focusing on Oman Aluminium Rolling Company. Interested parties can submit comments on the preliminary findings, and the Commerce Department will release final results within 120 days of this preliminary publication. The outcome of this review will influence future duty assessments and deposits.

The Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from South Korea are being sold in the U.S. at prices below their normal value, covering the period from September 1, 2018, to August 31, 2019. They identified Hyundai Steel and SeAH Steel Corporation as key companies involved and calculated a preliminary average dumping margin of 1.07% for businesses not individually examined. Interested parties can comment on these findings, and the final results will be published after a review period. The public can access details and submit feedback through specified channels, and there are opportunities to request hearings and submit case briefs.