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The Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the review of countervailing duties on certain oil country tubular goods imported from Turkey during the year 2019. This decision follows the withdrawal of the review request by the interested parties who initially asked for it. Since no other parties requested a review, the process is now rescinded entirely. The department plans to instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties based on existing cash deposit rates accordingly.

The Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the review of the antidumping duty order on glycine from Thailand for the period from August 5, 2019, to September 30, 2020. This decision follows the withdrawal of the review request by the petitioner, GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc., within the 90-day timeframe allowed for such actions. With no new requests for a review from other parties, the Commerce Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess antidumping duties on entries made during the specified period. Importers are reminded to submit certificates regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties to avoid potential penalties.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological materials from El Salvador through March 2, 2030. These restrictions, originally imposed in 1995 and periodically extended since then, prevent the import of cultural property dating from pre-1550 AD. This recent extension follows a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and El Salvador, ensuring continued protection of these cultural artifacts. The amendment is effective immediately upon publication, bypassing usual public notice procedures due to foreign affairs considerations.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is holding the 2025 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana, from May 6 to May 8, 2025. The event is open to the public and can be attended in person or via webinar, with registration required. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with CBP staff, members of the trade community, and other government agencies in discussions about CBP's role in international trade. Registration fees apply, and the event will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has issued a notice allowing interested parties to request an administrative review of antidumping or countervailing duty orders, findings, or suspended investigations. Parties wishing to request a review must do so by the end of December 2024. The department will select respondents based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection data and may limit respondents if necessary. Additionally, the department has provided instructions for updating the annual inquiry service list, which allows interested parties to submit or amend their entries of appearance to remain included in the next year’s list.

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration is giving interested parties an opportunity to request an administrative review of antidumping or countervailing duty orders, findings, or suspended investigations. Requests must be made by the last day of February 2021. If a market has conditions that affect production costs, certain adjustments may be made to the price calculations. The process involves providing detailed information about the producers or exporters involved, and reviews are determined based on data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The Department of Homeland Security has announced changes to trade rules affecting imports from Mexico. Due to multiple presidential executive orders, new duties (taxes) are applied to various products from Mexico. Some products, particularly those related to the automotive industry, are not subject to these additional charges, while others like potash have reduced taxes. From March 7, 2025, these rules will take effect, modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to ensure compliance with U.S. laws and international agreements.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has decided to continue limiting travel from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry, allowing only "essential travel." This decision is in response to the risks posed by COVID-19 and is intended to prevent further virus transmission. Essential travel includes U.S. citizens and residents returning home, medical travel, work-related travel, and more, while tourism and recreation are not considered essential. These restrictions are in effect from February 22, 2021, through March 21, 2021, and do not apply to air, freight rail, or sea travel.

On November 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of International Trade declared part of a previous decision about the antidumping duties on tires from China was incorrect. This decision affects the duties assigned to Kenda Rubber (China) Co., Ltd. The Department of Commerce must now adjust the final results for Kenda's duties, but their current cash deposit rate will not change. The department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to calculate final duties owed on relevant Kenda tire imports.

The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) will hold its quarterly meeting on March 17, 2021. The meeting will only be accessible to the public via webinar, and attendees must register online by March 16, 2021. During this meeting, topics to be discussed include updates on unified entry processes, broker exam improvements, bond guidelines, and secure trade lane developments, among others. Public comments are invited before the meeting and additional opportunities for public comment will be available throughout the virtual meeting.