The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a delay in the preliminary determinations for the investigations into less-than-fair-value (LTFV) imports of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Spain. These determinations were originally expected by March 16, 2021, but will now be postponed by 50 days, making them due no later than May 5, 2021. This delay was requested by the petitioners to give more time to address issues in the responses to their questionnaires and to synchronize the investigations' schedules. The final determinations are set to be made 75 days after the new preliminary determinations date, unless further delayed.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Department of Commerce is taking a little extra time to look into whether certain types of paper from Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Spain are being sold in the U.S. for less than they should be. This means they'll figure out what's going on by May 5, 2021, instead of March 16, 2021, so they can make a fair decision and be sure of all the facts.